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"You received the love for the good things surpassing mind..."

St. Sabbas the Sanctified (source)You received the love for the good things surpassing mind, and you disdained all things of this world, O inspired by God. Therefore, you did not pity the flesh as Adam...

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"You reached the height of knowledge unflinchingly, and plumbed the depths of...

St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (source)You reached the height of knowledge unflinchingly, and plumbed the depths of wisdom unspeakably, and through your teachings, you have enriched the whole world, O...

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Paraklesis to St. Patapios of Thebes the Wonderworker

Here is an audio recording of the Paraklesis (Supplication service) to St. Patapios of Thebes, chanted in Greek by the nuns of his monastery outside of Loutraki, where his holy and wonderworking Relic...

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St. Porphyrios on the Condemnation of Bishops

The Holy Fathers (source)"We should never attack a Bishop with our mouth. He has the episcopacy upon him. Regardless of the mistakes he has done, we must cover him with our prayers. Thus is created...

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Paraklesis to St. Spyridon the Wonderworker (chanted in Greek)

 Paraklesis to St. Spyridon the Wonderworker (chanted in Greek) (source)   Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us! Amen!

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Akathist to St. Spyridon of Tremithous the Wonderworker

St. Spyridon the Wonderworker (source)Akathist to St. Spyridon of Tremithous, the WonderworkerKontakion 1O holy hierarch and wonderworker Spyridon, who hast been glorified by the Lord! Celebrating now...

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Akathist to St. Mary Magdalene, the Equal-to-the-Apostles

Christ appearing to St. Mary Magdalene after His Resurrection (source)   AKATHIST HYMN SAINT MARY MAGDALENE, EQUAL OF THE APOSTLES Whose Memory the Holy Church Celebrates on Aug. 4/July 22    Kontakion...

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Akathist to St. Anastasia Pharmakolytria (The Deliverer from Potions)

St. Anastasia the Great Martyr and Pharmakolytria (The Deliverer from Potions) (source)Akathist to St. Anastasia Pharmakolytria (The Deliverer from Potions)Note: The service below is a translation...

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"Called to the Great Banquet of the Kingdom of God", sermon by Metropolitan...

"Called to the Great Banquet of the Kingdom of God", sermon by Metropolitan Nicholas of Mesogaia, with English subtitles (source)Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have...

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"Come, O faithful, let us see where Christ is born..."

 Christ is born! Glorify Him!The Nativity of Christ (source)Come, O faithful, let us see where Christ is born, let us follow therefore, where the star is leading, together with the Magi, the Kings of...

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St. Ephraim of Katounakia on the Humble Simplicity of the Cave of Bethlehem

Christ's Nativity in the humble Cave of Bethlehem (source)"I remember," said St. Ephraim of Katounakia, "that I was astonished by everywhere in the Holy Lands, but when I went to the Cave of Bethlehem,...

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Homily on Theophany by St. Luke of Simferopol

The Baptism of Christ, the Great Feast of Theophany (Source)Homily on Theophany by St. Luke of SimferopolThe Gospel reading of Theophany provides a word of Christ of great importance. And on this I...

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Akathist to the Holy Prophet Elias (Elijah) the Tishbite

Holy Prophet Elias (Elijah) the Tishbite (source)Akathist to the Holy Prophet Elias (Elijah) the Tishbite - The Great Prophet of Fire, 900 BC, - 20th of JulyKontakion 1Chosen by God to turn Israel from...

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St. Ephraim of Katounakia: The Martyr of Obedience

 Here is a video with English subtitles of a talk of Metropolitan Athanasios of Lemesou on the newly-canonized St. Ephraim of Katounakia, including video clips of the Saint himself, who is celebrated...

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St. Leonidas with his Seven Disciples: Sts. Vasilissa, Galini, Theodora,...

St. Leonidas with his fellow martyrs and disciples: Sts. Vasilissa, Galini (or Galina), Theodora, Kallida (or Cali), Nike, Nounechia and Charissa (or Chariessa) the Martyrs of Corinth - Commemorated...

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"O faithful, share the glad tidings of the recreation of the world"

The Annunciation of the Theotokos (source)The General of the Angelic Powers was sent from God Pantocrator to the Pure Virgin to bring the strange good news of the incomparable wonder: that God will...

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Quote from Elder Ephraim of Arizona on Holy Pascha

Christ is risen! Truly He is risen!The Resurrection of Christ (source)March 24th, 1980. Holy Pascha.Today is the Resurrection of Christ."Come, receive the light, from the never-setting light..."O,...

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Vasiliki Rallis on the Revelation of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas and Irene of Lesvos

Christ is risen! Truly He is risen!   This is a moving talk from Mrs. Vasiliki Rallis, who was one of the many simple villagers who witnessed the appearing and miracles and the finding of the Holy...

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Video of Mother Makaria telling of the Revelation of the Relics of St....

 Christ is risen! Truly He is risen!Here is a video of Mother Makaria of blessed memory, telling in her own words the story of the Revelation of the Holy Relics of St. Ephraim of Nea Makri. May the...

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Elder Symeon Kragiopoulos: "If we’re humble like the Virgin Mary, we will...

The Dormition of the Theotokos (source)   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, we will...

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Elder Symeon Kragiopoulos on the Nativity of the Theotokos: "The heavier the...

The Nativity of the Theotokos (source)   The heavier the burdens we’ve got to lift in this world, the greater God’s blessing will be, as was the case of saint Anna who, though infertile, brought the...

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Elder Eumenios Saridakis canonized

Icon of Sts. Anthimos of Chios, Nikephoros the Leper, and the Newly-canonized Eumenios (Saridakis) (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/846958273649953332/)On April 14th, 2022, the Synod of the Ecumenical...

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Mother Gabriela, the Ascetic of Love, is canonized (Gerontissa Gavrielia...

St. Gabriela, the Ascetic of Love - Commemorated on March 28th (the day of her repose), and July 18th (the day of the translation of her relics) (source)Gerontissa Gabrielia (Gavrielia) was born in...

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Matushka Olga is canonized by the OCA, the First American Woman Saint to be...

St. Olga of Alaska - To be commemorated on November 10th, along the the Sunday of All Saints of America (source)The Proclamation of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America on the...

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Selected hymns from the Service to St. Gavrilia the Ascetic of Love (+1992)

St. Gabrilia the New (source)Selected hymns from the Service to St. Gavrilia the Ascetic of Love (+1992) - Commemorated on March 28th (the day of her repose) and July 18th (the translation of her Holy...

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