The names of the Angels have special meanings and each one of them carries a unique task , yet they all unite during their executive missions , which are : the unceasing praising of God, their help in order to carry out God’s Economy of salvation of our souls (God’s plan that is often uncomprehendable…
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Saint John the Baptist ~
On the 23rd of September of each year, we honor the conception of the Holy Forerunner of Jesus Christ and King of the Prophets, Saint John the Baptist, who came from the wilderness and cried out in pain, “Repent!” His conception was miraculous and it was a product of his parent’s prayers, but when Archangel…
Honoring John Baptist the Forerunner
Today we commemorate one of the greatest Saints of our Orthodox Christian Church, John the Baptist the Forerunner of our Messiah, Jesus Christ (while we honor his memory on January the 7th). He lived in Judea’s desert for thirty years, leading an extremely ascetic life, eating locusts and honey and having as an only garment…
The Ascension of Theotokos – Panagia
On this day, the 15th of August, we commemorate the Dormition of the Theotokos, Panagia (translation from Greek word Παναγία, which means “The Most Holy One” ), this is what the Church has received from ancient times from the tradition of the Fathers. On the Cross, the Lord asked Apostle John to care for His…
Masking the soul ~ Η μάσκα της ψυχής
Humiliation Cures The Proud And Replaces Any Excess With Humility If we don’t humble ourselves, God will give us a bigger lesson of humbleness by allowing some type of hardship to happen to us. So, do not boast over your good life, when your brother is going through a trial that aims to humiliate him…
Everything we own is of God’s Grace ~
Everything we own is a gift of the Grace of God ~ The Grace of God lives upon and shields the faithful ones ~ The Grace of God illuminates a man’s thoughts who face dilemmas and overtakes him before he reaches a dead end; It equips us with the gifts we need and makes…
Christ Is Risen !
Christ Is Risen! let His enemies be scattered … Jesus Christ Is truly Alive, for He Is the Only True God ! He Is Risen for you and me ! Let God Arise , let His enemies be scattered; let those who hate Him , flee before His face ! Let the righteous rejoice ,…
Easter Message
Jesus told the Parable of the Fig Tree—Luke 13:6-9 —immediately after reminding His listeners of a tower over the pool of Siloam (John 9:7) [ 7 And He said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam”. – which unexpectedly fell and killed eighteen people. So he went and washed, and came back seeing. Luke 13:6-9 | “A man had a fig tree which had…
We worship Thy Passion, O Christ.
Seeing Her own lamb being led to the slaughter,Mary, was worn out,and She followed Him with the other women, crying,Whither goest Thou, Child? Why dost Thou travel along so fast?Maybe there is another wedding in Canaand Thou art hurrying now to make for them wine out of water?Shall I come with Thee, O My Child,…
Living in wisdom ~
The current time of our life has been given to us to gain immortality and eternal life, and to transform it into eternity, by living “in wisdom”, that is, always living in Christ and through Christ. { The spiritual desert, human isolation is where God works, for God Is revealed in the purified heart, which…
God Is courage for a humble heart ~
Jesus Christ Is a spring of hope and a neverending source of courage than can get you through anything ! He establishes courage to those who are believing in God and for that cause, He seeks good and pure hearts. We can become solid in our faith with the strength He gives to us. This…
Theophany,the day God presented His Son ~
Theophany, the day God presented His Beloved Son to us ~ Theophany , also known as Epiphany, is the great annual Christian feast of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by St. John the Baptist. Holy Lord, Holy in Your creation: what You created by Your Word only, You sanctified them by…
The night The King of Heavens was born … ~
How the world welcomed The King of Heaven … ~ The night Christ was born was very cold. The cave was cold and the Virgin did not know what to do. Then Joseph thought of lighting a fire to warm Himself a little, but He could not find wood anywhere … He goes out of…
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