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Icons of the Theotokos: The “Milk-Giver” of the Hilandar Monastery on Mt. Athos Nick Kostopoulos 16 October 2016 The “Milk-Giver” of the Hilandar Monastery on Mt. Athos Today’s icon dates as far back as the 6th century, residing in the monastic community of St. Sava (or Sabbas) in Jerusalem. Shortly before his...

We can get our own back Abba Kassianos 15 October 2016 Warring against people isn’t that easy for the demons. In the course of the battle, they feel sorrow and unease, particularly when faced by stronger opponents, that is the saints and perfect Christian...

What is divine justice and how is it implemented? 15 October 2016 One of the highest and unrivaled of the divine attributes, or powers, or energies, is justice. God provides His creatures with justice according to their needs for their orderly performance and format...

The Quest for Universal Human Values – 1 Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana 15 October 2016 Archbishop Anastasios of Albania A. What are the basic principles that would be acceptable to representatives of different religions? 1. To begin with, I do not think that there is just one view....

Saving Beauty Fr. Stephen Freeman 15 October 2016 Fyodor Dostoyevsky “God will save the World Through Beauty” This saying, often attributed to Fyodor Dostoevsky, never occurs in precisely this form in his novels – though the idea is present in s...

The Divine Liturgy and the Sacrament of the Divine Eucharist 14 October 2016 The Sacrament of the Divine Eucharist, which is celebrated within the service which we call the Divine Liturgy, is the most important and perfect event of worship among Christians. For those who’ve ...

As is his wont Saint Isaac the Syrian 14 October 2016 When you want to start some good work or other, first prepare yourself for the temptations you’ll be facing. Because it’s a habit of the enemy, when he sees people beginning a good task with fervent f...

Communion & Division – The Structure of Knowledge: Introduction Fr. Patrick H. Reardon 14 October 2016 Rev. Patrick H. Reardon The purpose of these remarks is to inquire what sort of guidance theology may give us with respect to choosing a philosophy. More specifically, I want to take the h...

Divine Healing Has its Price Tag Fr. Cornel Todeasa 14 October 2016 We appeal to God for the healing of our souls and bodies only as a last resort. God’s healing is always a miraculous act, and we are afraid of facing the manifestation of the almighty power of God...

Screen Asceticism Fr. Micah Hirschy 14 October 2016 I am not a Luddite. I am sitting in front of a computer screen, I have an iPhone in my pocket, and I watched the news this morning on the television. I enjoy a good film now and then, and I have been ...

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