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July 15 – Memory and Praise of Prince Vladimir. -By the Monk Jacob (11th century)
Read more: July 15 – Memory and Praise of Prince Vladimir. -By the Monk Jacob (11th century)HOW VLADIMIR WAS BAPTIZED, AND BAPTIZED HIS CHILDREN, AND THE WHOLE RUSSIAN LAND FROM END TO END, AND HOW BEFORE VLADIMIR, VLADIMIR’S GRANDMOTHER OLGA WAS BAPTIZED. WRITTEN BY JACOB THE MONK Father, bless! Paul, the holy apostle, teacher of the Church and light of the whole world, sending a letter to Timothy, said: “My child…
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On Religious Upbringing
Read more: On Religious UpbringingWe are living through dreadful days. The years pass swiftly, years filled with ominous and apocalyptic events. By God’s permission, “wickedness has multiplied in the world, and everywhere evil deeds are committed.” Before our very eyes, people are turning into ravenous worms, groveling in the dust of the earth. Caught up in the hustle and…
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Homily for the 6th Sunday After Pentecost. -Met. Korniliy (Titov)
Read more: Homily for the 6th Sunday After Pentecost. -Met. Korniliy (Titov)During today’s Divine Liturgy, we hear the Gospel account of the Savior’s healing of the paralytic in the city of Capernaum. Attentive Christians may recall that this Gospel reading is presented to the faithful twice a year. This fact alone underscores how instructive this Gospel is for us. At the beginning of the reading, it…
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Homily XXIX. -St. John the Golden-mouth
Read more: Homily XXIX. -St. John the Golden-mouthOn the Healing of the Paralytic in Capernaum “Then He entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into His own city. And, behold, they brought to Him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good…
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Homily XXIX. -St. Gregory Palamas
Read more: Homily XXIX. -St. Gregory PalamasOn the Healing of the Paralytic in Capernaum, as Narrated by the Evangelist Matthew; It Also Speaks of Sorrow for God’s Sake From Matthew. Reading 29. We learn from many things to compare the words of the Gospel to honeycombs. The throat of the spiritual Bridegroom of souls, adorned with beauty beyond the sons of…
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July 5 – St. Athanasios of Athos
Read more: July 5 – St. Athanasios of AthosVenerable Father Afanasiy of Athos (Vigil). Holy Martyrs Anna and Kiryla.Finding of the Honorable Relics of the Venerable and God-bearing Father Sergiy, Wonderworker of Radonezh (Vigil). The relics of Venerable Sergiy (commemorated on September 25) were found 30 years after his repose, on July 5, 1422, during the time of Venerable Nikon, Abbot of Radonezh….
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Homily on Faith. -by Wanderer Servant of God Margarita
Read more: Homily on Faith. -by Wanderer Servant of God MargaritaDear listeners, today our topic is one of the greatest moral themes—faith. It must be said that a large part of what is called knowledge actually relies on faith. For example, take historical knowledge. Who can truly verify something that happened long ago, or a particular date? In reality, no one can truly verify it….
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On the Unity of the Church. -St. Cyprian of Carthage
Read more: On the Unity of the Church. -St. Cyprian of CarthageWhen the Lord, for our instruction, says, “Ye are the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13), and when He commands us, though guileless, to be prudent, joining wisdom to simplicity (Matthew 10:16), is it not most fitting, dearest brethren, that we should foresee the snares of the wicked enemy, and with anxious care and vigilance…
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Homily for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost. -Met. Korniliy (Titov)
Read more: Homily for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost. -Met. Korniliy (Titov)Matthew, Reading 25 (8:5–13) Dear brothers and sisters, In the Gospel reading from Matthew heard today, we are told about the simple yet profound faith in the almighty power and authority of the Lord, who acts as He wills, who is everywhere present, able to cross all distances and pass through every wall, who can…
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Homily for the Third Sunday after Pentecost. Met. Korniliy (Titov)
Read more: Homily for the Third Sunday after Pentecost. Met. Korniliy (Titov)Gospel: Matthew, Reading 18, Chapter 6:22–33 Dear brothers and sisters! In today’s Gospel, the Lord gives us very beneficial teachings—that we must first and foremost care for our soul, and also assures us that the Heavenly Creator, through His Providence, constantly cares for us. At the beginning of the Gospel, speaking of our soul, created…