On Love of God – St. John Chrysostom. For to have offended God is more distressing than to be punished. But now we are so wretchedly disposed, that, were there no fear of hell, we should not even choose readily to do any good thing. Wherefore was it for nothing else, yet for this at […]
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12 Insightful Sayings from the Three Hierarchs of the Church
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]