Daily Readings- Martyr Dometius of Persia
- Transfiguration of Our Lord
- Martyr Eusignius of Antioch
- Seven Sleepers of Ephesus
- 8th Sunday after Pentecost
- Trans. Rel. Protomartyr Stephen; Bl. Vasily, Fool-for-Christ
- Procession of the Lifegiving Cross; 7 Maccabean Martyrs
- Forefeast of the Procession of the Lifegiving Cross
- Apostles Silas and Silvanus of the Seventy
- Martyr Callinicus of Gangra
Author Archives: Fr. Charles
Sustained by the Gift of Perseverance
Though the way may seem unending, the Lord grants the grace to endure. Trust that each moment of steadfast faith is blessed from above and brings you nearer the goal. “My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made … Continue reading
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Perseverance in the Trial
Growth is forged not in a comfortable lifestyle, but in the crucible of trials—stand fast today in quiet confidence. Each challenge faced is a step deeper into endurance, each moment of faith edging you nearer to the promise kept. “My … Continue reading
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Strength in the Climb
Do not measure your worth by the ease of the path, but by the faith with which you climb. The ascent may be steep, but every upward step is seen and sustained by God. “The Lord is faithful, who will … Continue reading
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The Apostolic Identity and Exclusive Continuity of the Eastern Orthodox Church
The Eastern Orthodox Church is not a denomination, a sect, a branch, or a reimagining of early Christianity. She is the original Church founded by our Lord Jesus Christ, built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ … Continue reading
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After the Storm, the Crown
Though the trials you face may feel overwhelming, they are but passing storms—not permanent walls. Steadfast in faith, walk forward assured that the calm and reward prepared for you will arrive. “My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is … Continue reading
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He Was Moved with Compassion
The earthly ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ is radiant with compassion, a divine quality inseparable from His very Person, for He is Love Incarnate. This compassion is an eternal aspect of the uncreated energies of God, made manifest in … Continue reading
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The False Security of “Once Saved, Always Saved”
The heretical doctrine of “once saved, always saved”, also known as the perseverance of the saints or eternal security, is a novel invention born from theological ignorance and wilful misreading of the Holy Scriptures. It is a dogma foreign to … Continue reading
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The Unclean Roots of Modern Protestantism
The Cross is not enforced with a sword, and the Kingdom of God is not advanced by law, but by grace. An Eastern Orthodox Witness to the Atrocities of Luther and Calvin, the Absurdity of Vicarious Apology, and the Idolatry … Continue reading
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Get Up, and Walk On
You are not defeated by falling—you are only defeated by refusing to rise. Let today be your answer to despair. Get up, and walk on. “The just man shall fall seven times, and shall rise again.” (Proverbs 24:16) “If you … Continue reading
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Protestants and the Church That Gave Them the Bible
In the unfolding drama of Christian history, few ironies are as striking, and as spiritually tragic, as the Protestant invention of sola scriptura—the doctrine that the Bible alone is the supreme authority in matters of faith—while simultaneously rejecting the very … Continue reading
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