Perhaps every priest carries within him a Paschal story—a true one, when all that remains to say is: Christ is risen! Any other words...

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Is it true that the devil especially tempts believers during Great Lent? Both yes and no. On the one hand, the evil spirits always...

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Many people recognize certain sinful habits in themselves and sincerely want to change, yet the same patterns keep returning. What are we to do?...

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What can we truly know about the men and women who lived more than a thousand years ago and are now numbered among the...

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The question, “How many good deeds are needed to be saved?” has echoed through Christian thought for centuries. The Gospels urge us to perform...

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Reflecting on the lives of great ascetics, I am continually amazed by their unwavering resolve to embrace hardship, deliberately making their lives arduous and...

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With the approach of Great Lent, Christians prepare their hearts—some with eager anticipation, others with reverence or even trepidation—as they once again embark on...

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Justinian I was a ruler of contrasts: a great legislator, builder of cities and churches, and a defender of Orthodox doctrine on one hand,...

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In today’s fast-paced world, people are increasingly burdened by the hustle and bustle of daily responsibilities. Amid the rush to accomplish everything on our...

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Many appreciate the Great Lenten singing of Psalm 141, “May my prayer be set before You,” which has become a standalone part of the...

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