December 25, 2021 The Seed, the Yeast and the Narrow Door. About Three Universal Laws Luke 13: 18-29, Gal. 3: 8-12 The Apostle reading on the Nativity day says, “…When the fullness of time had come, God sent his…
December 24, 2021 A Few Aspects of Iconography to Consider before Ordering a Painted Icon Modern icon painters often face similar challenges communicating with clients, whose knowledge of iconography leaves many of their questions unanswered. For example, people ordering…
December 23, 2021 Judgement Day as a Message of Hope — Exploring the Ministries of the Prophet Zephaniah As the feast of the Nativity is approaching, let us take some time to fill the gaps in our knowledge of the Scripture. Most…
December 22, 2021 Forms of Venerating Relics in Church History The practice of venerating relics of Christian saints and martyrs was established as early as in the first centuries after the birth of Christ….
December 21, 2021 How Seraphim of Sarov Became the Most Beloved Russian Saint in Georgia Father Seraphim was known for his deep affinity for Iveron, the first portion of the Most Holy Theotokos. We know far less about the…
December 21, 2021 Come with Me to Mount Athos. Part 36 Part 35 Dafni Crossing to the southern side of the Athos ridge, our bus began to descend to Dafni pier, the main Athos port,…
December 20, 2021 Elder Tikhon’s Fish Soup and His Friendship with Heaven From childhood, Elder Tikhon was accustomed to xerophagy and practised it to an old age, considering cooking tasty meals a waste of time. When…
December 19, 2021 It Is Known that Satan Tempted Jesus in the Desert. But What Is the Point of Tempting the Impeccable God? Jesus Christ is true God and true man. False teachings (known as heresies) about the person of Christ began to appear as early as…
December 18, 2021 Comparison of Biblical and Babylonian Cosmogony The clay tablets, discovered in 1849 in the ruins of the Ashurbanipal library, have caused much controversy among historians and biblical scholars. They contain…
December 17, 2021 The Origin and Spiritual Power of Prayer Beads Prayer beads came into use by Christians as early as in the first centuries after the birth of Christ. For a long time, they…
December 16, 2021 4 Reasons Not to Go to Church Some go to church several times a year, others do not miss a single service, even when they are ill. Who is closest to…
December 15, 2021 True Fasting and Gluttony Disguised as Fasting The enemy still uses all his cunning to catch more people in his trap. Some are tempted by tantalising images of food on social…
