Category Archives: Homilies

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 →

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 →

From the beginning of time, the human heart has groaned under sorrow, trial, and uncertainty. This world, fallen through sin, offers no lasting peace, and the faithful of every generation have endured many tribulations. Yet those who have remained steadfast … Continue reading →

The Christian life is not one of self-exaltation, but of service, humility, and love. At the heart of the Gospel stands the example of Christ, who said, “The Son of Man is not come to be ministered unto, but to … Continue reading →

The personal interpretation of the Holy Scriptures, when severed from the mind of the Church, has proven throughout history to be not only hazardous but spiritually calamitous. The Bible is not a private possession, nor are they a playground for … Continue reading →

Life, according to the teaching of the Orthodox Church, is not an accidental series of occurrences, but a sacred journey under the loving and watchful eye of Divine Providence. Every stage of our earthly existence—childhood, maturity, old age—is marked by … Continue reading →

A strong relationship with Christ cannot be hidden. It manifests itself in how we treat those around us. The Lord said, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). … Continue reading →

The Sunday of Apostle Thomas, known in Russian as Antipascha (“opposite Pascha” or “after Pascha”), is the first Sunday following the Feast of the Resurrection. It commemorates the Apostle Thomas’s encounter with the risen Christ eight days after the Resurrection, … Continue reading →

In this homily I want to offer a bold and uncompromising reflection on a particular statement made by St. Arseny Uralsky, a hierarch of the Old Believers’ tradition, whose teaching stands in stark contrast to the diluted religiosity of the … Continue reading →

In an age of noise, distraction, and spiritual confusion, many have forgotten the reality of God’s presence. They chase after visions, feelings, and signs, thinking that God must be summoned or provoked to appear. But the living God is not … Continue reading →