Soak Up the Son - Go Forth: Week 2
It's time to Soak Up the Son! This week we learn all about St. Macrina the Elder and her legacy of saints.
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Soak Up the Son - Go Forth: Week 1
It's time once again to Soak Up the Son! Join us this summer as we focus on our calling to "Go Forth" as apostles in the world. This isn’t an invitation for a select few; we are all called to share the light of Christ and this summer we will explore how we can do that.
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Homily at the Divine Liturgy for the Three Hierarchs
The Three Hierarchs teach us to do these three things. One: to gather knowledge, culture, and wisdom from everywhere, and to be generous with these gifts in return. Two: to build our lives with these precious gifts, as if we were building our own house to share with others, just as bees share the hive. And three: to use the things of this world to glorify God, just as we make candles out of the beeswax to brighten our Churches and homes.
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Ο Παρακλητικος Κανων Αγιου Νικολαου
The liturgical text for the paraklesis (supplication service) for St. Nicholas, commemorated on December 6.
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Homily of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros on the Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council
Homily of Archbishop Elpidophoros to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Parish in The Bahamas on the occasion of his Archpastoral visit to the people and communities impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
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Sermon of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Sunday of All Saints, June 23, 2019
Today, then, begins a new liturgical cycle of our Church, one in which we must make every effort to live the witness of all the Saints of our Church, which stretches across ceaseless centuries since the Day of Pentecost, and which draws a straight line of our faith from the time of the Holy Apostles and the Holy Martyrs – men and women.
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Archbishop Elpidophoros Speaks about His Encounter with St. Iakovos Tsalikis
Archbishop Elpidophoros: “the saints are our bridge and bond with heaven.” His visit to venerate St. Iakovos Tsalikis, the earthly angel and heavenly man, and the address of the Archbishop at the Sacred Monastery of St. David of Evia, May 30, 2019.
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Rewarding the Effort
In God’s eyes, the effort is equal to the achievement. Our bishop said that last week, and it’s been on my mind ever since. Our Lord rewards our efforts regardless of whether they are effective. Whether or not we achieve our worthy goals, God sees and rewards the effort.
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Infertility and the Intercessions of Saints Joachim & Anna
Although there are other saints who are petitioned for childlessness, Joachim and Anna retain a special standing because their story is so familiar. Having a special affinity for the plight of Joachim and Anna, and recognizing not only their faithfulness but also the powerful manner by which the Lord responded to their prayers, Christians in like circumstances have sought their intercessions for nearly two millennia.
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From Mother Maria Skobtsova, Essential Writings
A person should have a more attentive attitude toward his brother’s flesh than toward his own. Christian love teaches us to give our brother not only material but also spiritual gifts.
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Feast of the Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen
Learn about the life and feast day of the Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen who is commemorated annually on December 27th.
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Feast of our Father Among the Saints, Nicholas, the Wonderworker and Archbishop of Myra
Learn about the life and feast day of our Father Among the Saints, Nicholas, the Wonderworker and Archbishop of Myra who is commemorated annually on December 6th.
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Feast of the Holy Great Martyr and Most Wise Katherine of Alexandria
Learn about the life and feast day of the Holy Great Martyr and Most Wise Katherine of Alexandria who is commemorated annually on November 25th.
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The Travails of Father Paisios
A wonderful part of the traditional piety of the Orthodox Church is contained in the lives of the saints, ascetics, and martyrs of the Church. As their lives are recounted and episodes in their faith journeys are re-told, the faithful are corrected, instructed, and edified by their experiences and inspired by their example.
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Feast of the Holy and Glorious Great Martyr Saint Demetrios, The Myrrh-Streamer
Learn about the life and feast day of the Holy and Glorious Great Martyr Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer who is commemorated annually on October 26th.
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Feast of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke
Learn about the life and feast day of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke who is commemorated annually on October 18th.
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Feast of the Holy Apostle Thomas
Learn about the life and feast day of the Holy Apostle Thomas who is commemorated annually on October 6th.
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Feast of the Holy and Glorious Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
Learn about the life and feast day of the Holy and Glorious Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian who is commemorated annually on September 26th.
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Why Relics?
Why are relics so important in the Church? Saints are sanctified in both body and soul, and in Scripture we see how their bodies continue to be temples of the Holy Spirit even after death. The relics of the martyrs are especially important, from early liturgies in the catacombs to their place in altars today.
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Commemoration of the Beheading of the Holy and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John
Learn about the background and feast day of the Beheading of the Holy and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John which is celebrated annually on August 29th.
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