by Melito of Sardis (d. 180 a.d.) This text preserves an early version of the Virgin's Dormition, and perhaps the earliest known in Latin. It is dated by most scholars to sometime in the fifth century. The narrative's manuscript tradition often includes a brief prologue, in which Melito explains t … [Read more...]
A Great Sign
Sermon by Fr. Matthew BakerNotes for a sermon delivered during Great Vespers, Dormition of the Theotokos, 2014Today we celebrate a great and joyous solemnity: the falling asleep of the Mother of God in Jerusalem, and her bodily translation into glory.“The Whole Mystery of the Economy”The readings thi … [Read more...]
The Transfiguration: The Gospel, the Law and the Prophets
by St. Augustine of HippoWe heard, as the Gospel was read, the story of the great vision in which the Lord showed himself to three disciples, Peter and John and James.“His face shone like the sun”– this means the splendor of the Gospel.“His clothes became as white as snow”– that is to say, the … [Read more...]
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