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An eye for an eye (Levit. 24, 20-21). Is Mosaic law retaliatory?
Archimandrite Theofilos Lemontzis, D. Th.
15 April 2017
Supporters of rough justice often quote Mosaic Law, which is concerned with retaliation, with ‘an eye for an eye’ (Ex. 21, 23-25; Levit. 24, 20-21; Deut. 19, 18-21). But what is the meaning of these... 
We’re endowed
Saint Basil the Great
14 April 2017
We came into existence from nothing. We were created in accordance with the image of our Creator. We’ve been endowed with intellect and knowledge, which give us the possibility of knowing God. And w...
Epitaphios of the Voivode Basile Lupu, 1651/2
Maria Theocharis
14 April 2017
Dimensions of icon with inscription: 184 x 166 cm.
The epitaphios is of the narrative type which became usual from the time of the Fall of Constantinople, following the introduction into the servic...
The anger of the wise
Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis
13 April 2017
Anger is the result of turbulence within the heart. When it’s directed by a wise mind and acts in accordance with it, when and how it should, it produces boldness, patience, and restraint. The anger...
A Review of “The Passion of the Christ”
Frederica Mathewes-Green
13 April 2017
I haven’t written a public review of "The Passion" because my feelings are so mixed. I am so glad for all the people who are having their faith strengthened and renewed, or even finding faith for ...
Seven meanings of the Cross
Michael Bressem, Ph.D.
13 April 2017
The symbol of the cross is ubiquitous in society. It is printed on bumper stickers and tattooed on forearms; it is spray painted on concrete walls and stitched onto denim jackets; it adorns the necks ...
The temptation of rough justice and the law of forgiveness
Archimandrite Theofilos Lemontzis, D. Th.
13 April 2017
Once people distanced themselves from God, inebriated by the mortal pleasure of Luciferian self-deification, and after Cain, motivated by envy and jealousy, murdered his brother Abel, down this day an...
The good features
Saint Theophan the Recluse
12 April 2017
Kill off your passions, both internal and external and cultivate the good features of your soul, allowing them pride of place there. Prayer is the basic thing....
In the Middle East, death is defeated on the Cross
Dimitrios Athanasiou
11 April 2017
In recent years, particularly after the uprising among the Arab peoples, with the so-called ‘Arab Spring’ after 2011, Christians in the Middle East have been subjected to continuous persecution from I...
Like sand on the beach
Saint John of Kronstadt
11 April 2017
If ever the stupid thought comes into your head to start counting your good deeds, correct it immediately. You’re better off counting your sins. You’ll see that they number more than the sand on the...
