12 Insightful Sayings from the Three Hierarchs of the Church *** 1 – “Troubles are usually the brooms and shovels that smooth the road to a good man’s fortune, and many a man curses the rain that falls upon his head, and knows not that it brings abundance to drive away hunger.” ~ Saint Basil […]
Month: January 2023
The Three Hierarchs: Saint Basil, Saint Gregory and Saint John
The Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom Ioannis Foundoulis Professor of the Theological School A. U. Th. † On 30 January, the Church celebrates the memory of the three great hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom. This is not a commemoration in the strict sense of […]
The Banishment and Repentance of Adam and Eve
The Banishment and Repentance of Adam and Eve – St. Symeon the New Theologian Being banished from Paradise, Adam and Eve immediately began to thirst and hunger, freeze, and shiver, to have labor and sweat and endure all those difficulties and griefs that we even now endure. Therefore, they soon felt into what a bitter condition […]
On Pride and Vainglory – Elder Ephraim of Arizona
On Pride and Vainglory – Elder Ephraim of Arizona Thoughts of pride and vainglory are formidable and difficult to fight against. But before the humility of Jesus, they literally lose their strength. The truth shall set you free from every sin and passion. (Jn 8:32). The Holy Fathers write: “When you see Pilate and Herod reconcile, […]
10 Sayings by John Chrysostom
10 Sayings by John Chrysostom 1- Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, and protection against sadness. 2 – When you are before the altar where Christ reposes, you ought no longer to think that you are amongst men; but believe that there are […]
The grace of Christ will fill our souls – St. Pasios the Athonite
The grace of Christ will fill our souls – St. Pasios the Athonite When we believe in God and have trust in His fatherly providence and concern, then we do not think of ourselves. Instead, we know that God is aware of our needs and looks after our problems, from the simplest to the most serious […]
Stress and Work: Teachings of Elder Paisios the Athonite
Stress and Work: Teachings of Elder Paisios the Athonite – Geronda, many people return home from work stressed out. – I suggest to men that if they can, they should find an open church after work, go in, light a candle and stay inside for ten to fifteen minutes. Or go sit in a park somewhere and […]
The Will of God- St. Siluan the Athonite
The Will of God – St. Siluan the Athonite When you have no kind mentors, then you must submit humbly to the will of God. And then the Lord will make you wiser with His grace, for the Lord loves us more than words can describe. It is a great goodness to submit to the […]
11 Sayings of St. Maximus the Confessor on Love
11 Sayings of St. Maximus the Confessor on Love 1. The person who loves God cannot help loving every man as himself, even though he is grieved by the passions of those who are not yet purified. But when they amend their lives, his delight is indescribable and knows no bounds. Four Hundred Texts on […]
15 Sayings from Athanasius of Alexandria On the Incarnation
Read these 15 Sayings from Athanasius of Alexandria On the Incarnation of Logos, published by St. Vladimir’s Seminary Pr; Standard Edition (January 3, 2012). 1. He, the Life of all, our Lord and Saviour, did not arrange the manner of his own death lest He should seem to be afraid of some other kind. No. […]