St. Iakovos of Evia on the Eternal Soul
St. Iakovos of Evia (source) "I have a heart, and I have many afflictions. But "the afflictions of the present time lead to glory in the age to come", and so I don't reckon them as anything. Daily I...
View ArticleSt. Iakovos of Evia on Temptations and Marriage
St. Iakovos of Evia (source) "Do not hope in the world. Be careful in your social interactions. Never listen to what the world is telling you. Temptations come; we're human. The devil has many feet,...
View Article"But you, O Bethlehem..."
The Grotto where Christ was born in the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem (source) In that day, says the LORD, I will assemble the lame and gather those who have been driven away, and those whom I...
View ArticleElders Ieronymos of Simonopetra and Sophrony of Essex Canonized by the...
St. Ieronymos of Simonopetra (source) Elders Ieronymos of Simonopetra and Sophrony of Essex officially Canonized by the Ecumenical PatriarchateOn November 27th, 2019, Elders Ieronymos of Simonopetra...
View ArticleChapel of St. Porphyrios in Jamaica, NY
Chapel of St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia, belonging to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Jamaica Queens, NY (source) Likely the first chapel built in honor of St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia in the...
View ArticleFeast of St. Porphyrios in Milesi, Attica
This is a video of the feast of St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia served at the Monastery built by him in Milesi, Attica, and serves as the largest pilgrimage of the Saint. (source)Through the prayers of...
View ArticleSt. Porphyrios bringing young people to the Church
St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia (source) One Sunday morning, St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia was traveling together with a well-known older villager towards the village church. On the road, they met a...
View ArticleSt. Porphyrios: A Gift from God to Humanity
St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia (source) St. Porphyrios: A Gift from God to Humanity"St. Porphyrios is a gift from God to humanity, to an age very tired and burdened.We still have not come to...
View ArticleThe Answer to "Why me?"
The Crucifixion of Christ (source) "The answer to 'Why me?', to the sorrows that occur for you, are you yourself."-St. Sophrony of Essex "The greatest humility is for our nous to submit before the...
View ArticleRecording of the Akathist to St. Sabbas the Sanctified (in Greek) from his...
St. Sabbas the Sanctified (source) Here is a recording of the Akathist to St. Sabbas the Sanctified, Chanted in Greek by the Monks of his Monastery in the Holy Lands. May the Saint bless and protect...
View Article"You soar above the flowers of the Church..."
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (source) You soar above the flowers of the Church, as a new hatchling from the nest of the Angels on high, O thrice-blessed Nicholas, you ever cry out to God on behalf...
View ArticleParaklesis to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
St Nicholas the Wonderworker (source) Note: May this be offered in prayer to St. Nicholas, that through his intercessions to the Lord, that mercy, life, peace, health, salvation and visitation may be...
View ArticleElder Ephraim of Arizona (+ December 8th, 2019)
Elder Ephraim of Arizona (source) On the morning of Sunday December 8th, 2019, around 7am Greek time, and 10pm the evening before Phoenix time, Elder Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona reposed in the...
View ArticleMovie "Healing Fear", the Life of St. Luke the Surgeon, Archbishop of...
Here is a link to the film "Healing Fear", the dramatic retelling of the life of St. Luke of Simferopol the Blessed Surgeon. It is a very poignant movie, and though previously was published online with...
View ArticleA Reflection of Joy-making Sorrow at the Repose of Elder Ephraim of Arizona
The blessed synodeia of Elder Joseph the Hesychast (seated), surrounded by Elders (right to left) Ephraim, Athanasios, Joseph of Vatopedi, Arsenios and Charalampos of Dionysiou (source) A Pious...
View ArticleA dream of Elder Ephraim
Elder Ephraim of Arizona (source) Bishop Athanasios of Lemesou, before his most recent trip to America, had a dream. He saw Elder Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona passing away and going towards...
View ArticleFull Video of the Funeral of Elder Ephraim of Arizona
Here is the video recording of the Funeral Service and interment of Elder Ephraim of Arizona on December 11th, 2019. Officiating were Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and Metropolitans Alexios of...
View Article"Shining with heavenly rays, and with the power of Christ...
St. Spyridon the Wonderworker depicted helping a multitude of children (source) Shining with heavenly rays, and with the power of Christ, you bestow healings of soul and body to those who ever...
View Article"There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse..."
Icon of Christ held by the Theotokos, "The Root of Jesse" (source) There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. And the Spirit of the LORD shall...
View Article"But the stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the...
The Holy Prophet Daniel's Prophecy of the Incarnation of Christ (source) "You saw, O king, and behold, a great image. This image, mighty and of exceeding brightness, stood before you, and its...
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