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We need preparation for the Holy Communion
Saint Gregory the Theologian
7 June 2016
Some people take the Body of the Lord without the fear of God. And they eat it. But they aren’t filled. Because as long as they take the sacrament only through the mouth, they’ll never be filled with ... 
The primary aim of theology is knowledge of God
George Mantzarides, Professor Emeritus of the Theological School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
7 June 2016
On the occasion of the convocation of the Holy and Great Synod of the Orthodox Church, we are publishing a text by George Mantzaridis, Emeritus Professor of Theology at the Aristotle University of T...
Don’t blame me
6 June 2016
I’m the LIGHT and you don’t see me. I’m the WAY and you don’t follow me. I am the TRUTH and you don’t believe me. I’m LIFE and you don’t seek me. I’m the TEACHER and you don’t listen to me. I’m the LO...
The Representation of Divine Names
Iakovos Menelaou, MTh & MPhil
6 June 2016
This is how Dionysius describes the divine names, in the fifth chapter of his treatise:
‘The divine name “Good” tells of all the processions of the universal Cause; it extends to beings and nonbei...
How can we fight our passions?
Saint Ignatios Brianchaninoff
5 June 2016
Novices need more time in order to train themselves in prayer. It is impossible to reach this supreme virtue shortly after entering the monastery or following the first few steps in asceticism.
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Orthodox monasticism: Maria’s “good portion” (Lk. 10,42)
George Mantzarides, Professor Emeritus of the Theological School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
5 June 2016
On the occasion of the convocation of the Holy and Great Synod of the Orthodox Church, we are publishing a text by George Mantzaridis, Emeritus Professor of Theology at the Aristotle University of T...
God is your Father
Saint John of Kronstadt
5 June 2016
If you call God your Father then you’ll trust Him as your only real Father, Who is merciful and all-wise, unalterable in His love and perfection
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Spiritual progress, brethren is, humility
4 June 2016
Spiritual progress, brethren is, humility. There isn’t any other progress. In other words, the more you descend into humility, the more you ascend to spiritual heights.
Book of the Elders...
Addressing those outside the Church
3 June 2016
Dr. Anna Danilova, Εditor in Chief at portal "Pravoslavie I Mir" ("Orthodoxy and the World" - PRAVMIR)...
