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And He is the Expectation of Nations
Fr. Andreas Agathokleous
8 December 2022
Below we will present the birth of the God Who became human, as this is shown to be the expectation of all the peoples of the world, from ancient times until today.
From the very first moment after t...
They touch and taste
Elder Efraim Vatopaidinos
8 December 2022
Sanctification is our participation in the uncreated energies of God, either in the state of purification from the passions, or in the illumination of the nous or the perfection of glorification. ...
The Magi and the Wise Men from the East Lead to Bethlehem
Sister Parakliti, Holy Skete of Saint Mary Magdalene, in Liti
7 December 2022
Once again we’re being given the opportunity to devote a little time to studying the Nativity of Christ in our life, as we approach Christmas, the great feast of the Lord. It’s a chance to see how we ...
The Custom of the Christmas Tree
Protopresbyter Panteleïmon Krouskos
7 December 2022
For many people with a secular outlook, decorating the Christmas tree is the essence of Christmas. In Greece, this custom was imported from abroad and was introduced by the Bavarians*. The first time ...
For its sake
Saint Theophan the Recluse
7 December 2022
Strive to acquire humility. Humility is Christ’s fragrance and his raiment. For its sake, God will forgive everything. He won’t be concerned with the failures of our struggle. On the other hand, i...
Don’t give up
Archimandrite Symeon Krayiopoulos †
6 December 2022
In our relationship with God we should be as patient as Saint Symeon, who received Christ in the Temple, and as all the other saints: we should always have an attitude and position of expectancy. ...
And at the end… humble God
Maria Loupidou
5 December 2022
‘Do you know of any series I can watch, given the time of year? I’d like something romantic, optimistic and warm. I can’t get to sleep for second thoughts and feeling dejected. Something…, you know, t...
The Joy of the Miracle (10th Sunday of Luke)
Metropolitan Agathangelos of Fanari
5 December 2022
The scene described in today’s Gospel extract, for the 10th Sunday of Luke, is moving and also revealing, both as regards people’s disposition and sincerity and also the attitude of Christ. Among the ...
Saints Celebrated on December 5th
5 December 2022
Martyr Anastasius
A Saint of this name is commemorated on December 5, in the Martyrologies, but neither the place nor the time of his passion is discoverable. When he saw the torments that the Martyr...
So you remember
Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk
5 December 2022
Always remember your God with love and his love for us. Everything you see in the heavens and on earth, the place where you live, should awaken you, so that you remember your Lord and his love, wh...