During the winter months the sun had already set by the time I reached the Holy Dormition Monastery of the Mother of God. Vespers was most often […]
Category: Catechisms and articles
Sunday of Pentecost.How receptive are we to receiving the Holy Spirit?
Today is a great day. Today we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit and the establishment of the Church. Everything performed in the Church is performed in the […]
The Lord’s Pascha
“This holy and great Lord’s day of Pascha we celebrate the actual life – bearing resurrection of our Lord, and God, and Saviour Jesus Christ”. Shortly before midnight on […]
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in all four […]
Το the three Hierarchs. 30 of January
In order for us to understand the role and importance which the holy Fathers have within the life of the Orthodox Church, we must examine it under […]
Theophany
Theophany (from Greek theophania, meaning “appearance of God”) is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on January 6. It is the feast which […]
Christmas Are we Ready?
Beloved in Christ, I would like to ask you a question; I ask it of myself and I ask it of you. Are we prepared to celebrate the great feast […]
Dormition of the Theotokos
The Gospel of matins says, “For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden”. It is said by the saints that if we’re humble like the Virgin Mary, […]
Sunday of Pentecost
After fifty days from our Lord’s glorious Resurrection our Holy Orthodox Church celebrates Pentecost. This feast day is very important for all mankind, because it is the birthday of […]
The doctrine concerning the Holy Trinity
In the Old Testament the Fatherhood of God is not ignored. He is mainly referred to as the Father of the people of Israel Who provides them with a […]