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Holy Eucharist

19 October 2005

The central place among the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church is held by the Holy Eucharist - the precious Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

Holy Chrismation

19 October 2005

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The Sacrament of Chrismation awakens in the soul that inner, spiritual thirst which does not let one grow satisfied solely with the earthly and material, but always summons us to the Heavenly, to the ...

Love of God

08 September 2005

Do not fabricate raptures for yourself, do not excite your nerves, do not inflame yourself with a material fire, with the fire of your blood. The sacrifice pleasing to God is humility of heart, ...

Following Christ

02 September 2005

Bishop Alexander (Mileant)

Before us is a great goal--to be a new creation and to imitate and partake of Christ. To achieve it, one must correct oneself and break one's self-will, moving from pride to meekness; from ...

Toward a rebirth of the Orthodox Church in China

30 August 2005

The Cultural Revolution destroyed most of the Church buildings and many believers were persecuted. Church life was practically eliminated and the believers have to resort to reader services in ...

Glory to God for Everything

25 August 2005

Bishop Alexander (Mileant)

In spite of all this, we often forget God, responding to His mercies with our stubbornness, hardheadedness and malice. And still God not only refrains from destroying us but also continues to ...

The Transfiguration of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

17 August 2005

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The Lord took His three closest disciples (Peter, James and John) with Him on the mountain, although God sometimes reveals Himself to sinners in quite unexpected ways, it is usually those who have ...

The Holy Spirit and His Varieties of Gifts

13 August 2005

Rev. George Mastrantonis

Man's desire for spiritual uplifting. The descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. The beginning of the Church. God the Holy Spirit. The gifts of the Holy Spirit. Speaking in and ...

Love – The Queen of Virtues (Part 1)

22 July 2005

Bishop Alexander (Mileant)

Examples of bravery and self-sacrifice prompt us to ponder on the nature and source of this noble emotion that we call love. It is easily understandable that people in the grip of fear will save ...

Love. The Queen of Virtues (Part 2)

22 July 2005

Bishop Alexander (Mileant)

Teach me, Oh God, to love TheeWith all my mind, with all my thoughts,So that Thou would be held sacred in my soulAnd in all my life with each heart beat

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