Daily Readings- St Emilian the Confessor
- 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
Author Archives: Fr. Charles
The Descent of the Holy Spirit Upon the Samaritans
“Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a … Continue reading
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Loving God and Our Neighbour
The entire Christian life is summed up in the two great commandments given by our Lord Jesus Christ: to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbour as ourselves (Matthew 22:37-40). These commandments are … Continue reading
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A Walk with a Stranger
The twenty-fourth chapter of the Gospel of St. Luke, beginning with verse thirteen, recounts an event that occurred on the first day of the week following the crucifixion and burial of our Lord. Two of Jesus’ disciples were walking to … Continue reading
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The Real Presence of Christ
The Holy Eucharist is at the heart of the Orthodox Christian life. We do not regard it as a mere symbol, nor as a theological abstraction, but as the true and actual presence of Christ—His Body and Blood, given to … Continue reading
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Guidelines for Those Who Cannot Fast Strictly
Follow Your Spiritual Father’s Guidance If you are unable to keep the full fast due to illness, weakness, or medical needs, consult your priest or spiritual father. The Church does not expect the sick to fast in a way that … Continue reading
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A Scriptural and Orthodox Defence of the Use of Icons
The veneration of icons is not an option in Orthodox Christianity. It is essential. It is not a cultural embellishment or devotional tool for the simple-minded, but an active and visible confession of the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ. … Continue reading
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The Weapons of the Orthodox Life
Fasting, Prayer, and Confession in the War Against the Passions The Orthodox Church has never promised comfort. She promises salvation—and salvation is acquired by violence against the old man, by struggle against the passions, by war against the flesh. It … Continue reading
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Taming the Passions and Rejecting Pornography
The spiritual life is warfare. It is not a sentimental experience or a hobby of the pious. It is the daily crucifixion of the flesh, the relentless struggle against the passions that seek to drag the soul into damnation. Among … Continue reading
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The Jesus Prayer
The Jesus Prayer, known in its most common form as “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner,” stands as one of the most ancient and revered prayers in the Holy Ancient Orthodox Church. It is … Continue reading
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