Few phrases are more fashionable today than “love yourself.” We encounter it everywhere—in books, podcasts, social media posts, and countless well-meant pieces of advice....

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A story about the strength of prayer This happened many years ago, when I was serving my obedience as a prosphora baker. It’s a...

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The Church dedicates the second Sunday of Great Lent to St Gregory Palamas. This commemoration recalls a fundamental truth that he defended in the...

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We often mistake repentance for self-punishment. St Nectarios of Aegina shows why despair over our sins can be a sign not of humility, but...

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An article published some time ago by a Russian Orthodox priest, Fr. George Maximov, titled “The Biggest Mistake in Premarital Relations,” served as the...

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In this short letter, Saint Nicholas of Serbia explains why we light a vigil lamp before icons. Each reason opens a window onto the mystery of Christ, the Light of the world, and our own calling to become children of light.

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Saint Seraphim of Sarov was the first saint canonised in the twentieth century. That fact itself carries a spiritual hint, a sign pointing to...

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As long as we live in society, we are challenged to learn how to deal with the contradictions between our own desires and the...

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In our exploration of divine service, we turn our focus today to one of the shortest praise hymns, “Alleluia,” a familiar yet profound acclamation...

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Why do we engage in praising God, and does He necessitate our adoration? Among the multifaceted aspects of prayer, glorifying God stands out, yet...

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