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“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9) One of the most dangerous weaknesses in the…
From Doubt to Confession: The Lesson of Saint Thomas Sunday The radiant joy of the Resurrection does not belong to a single night or even a single feast. It is not a passing celebration, but a living reality that the…
Iubiți fii duhovnicești în Domnul, Într-o lume care se rotește fără încetare în cercuri de neliniște, violență și oboseală sufletească, marea și mântuitoarea Naștere a Domnului și Dumnezeului și Mântuitorului nostru Iisus Hristos se arată ca intrarea lui Dumnezeu în…
Tomorrow, Orthodox Christians celebrate the memory of the great Prophet Moses, a towering figure in the history of salvation and one of the most revered prophets. His life, rich in divine encounters and profound leadership, offers us a glimpse into…
In the annals of sacred history, few figures stand as tall and unwavering as the Prophet Elias, also known as Elijah. His life, marked by profound zeal for God, serves as an enduring testament to the power of faith and…
The Anno Domini (A.D.) dating system, widely used in the Western world to denote the years following the birth of Jesus Christ, has been a cornerstone of historical chronology for centuries. However, intriguing evidence and scholarly analysis suggest that this…
In the numerous pages of the Old Testament, few stories resonate as deeply with themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and faith as the story of Ruth. As a convert to the God of Israel, Ruth’s life embodies the ultimate act of…
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, on the 4th Sunday of Pascha, we reflect upon the healing of the Paralytic at the Pool…
“This is evil: estrangement from God.” -St. Basil the Great, That God is Not the Cause of Evils, “ELLHNES PATERES THS EKKLHSIAS” [Greek Fathers of the Church) 7, 112 (EPE). “As many… as stand apart in their will from God, He brings…
If we wish to understand the power of Christ’s blood, we should go back to the ancient account of its prefiguration in Egypt. “Sacrifice a lamb without blemish,” commanded Moses, “and sprinkle its blood on your doors.” If we were…