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Love, misunderstood
Saint Paisios the Athonite
30 May 2019
Since love that’s cultivated in the desolate wilderness has nothing of the world in it, it can’t fit into the world.
Nor can it fit into the brain of many people (who think in a worldly way), which... 
The great virtue
Saint Isaac the Syrian
29 May 2019
In truth, the great virtue is to feel sorry for those who are evil and to benefit sinners more than the righteous.
Give alms with a cheerful countenance and you’ll always bring comfort to those who...
The Fall of Constantinople, 566 years ago (May 29th, 1453-2019)
Konstantinos Holevas, Political Scientist
29 May 2019
Five hundred and sixty six years have gone by since that accursed day, 29 May 1453. When the cry “The City has fallen” rang out and the Reigning City, the City of Saints, Emperors and legends passed i...
Everything fades
Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis
28 May 2019
As time goes by, everything fades, decays, ages.
Only temperance is ageless and unfading. It doesn’t decay but always remains robust until the end.
Temperance is a favourite virtue, because its be...
Orthodox digital media representatives meet in Cyprus to strengthen international cooperation
28 May 2019
Different representatives of Orthodox media outlets gathered in Cyprus from May 15 to May 19, 2019, to find ways of strengthening the international cooperation between Orthodox digital media specialis...
His place is in peace
Saint - Saint Seraphim of Sarov
27 May 2019
When people try to have a humble heart and peaceful thoughts, then none of the plots of the enemy can be implemented.
Because where the thoughts are peaceful, that’s where God Himself finds peace: ...
A faithful friend
Saint Gregory the Theologian
26 May 2019
A faithful friend is a living treasure, a fenced off garden, a sealed well which opens from time to time and offers the riches of its soul.
When I say friends, I mean those who are good and kind, who...
The other village
Saint Paisios the Athonite
25 May 2019
The great thing is for people to realize the deeper meaning of life: that we’re here temporarily and we have to get ready for the other village where will live permanently.
» Venerable Païsios the ...
Against traps and temptations
Elder Cleopa of Romania
24 May 2019
There are two most powerful weapons with which we overcome all the traps and temptations of the devil: the first is holy prayer and the second is humility.
» Elder Cleopa Ilie ...
