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December 20, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

The Venerable Womb of the Virgin

by St. Gregory the Theologian Theotokos, not Christotokos. If anyone does not consider holy Mary to be the Theotokos, then he does not accept the divinity of Christ. … If anyone does not believe the holy Mary to be theTheotokos, he is without the Divinity. If anyone should say that Christ passed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Patristic Sermons Tagged With: christ, divinity, st. gregory the theologian, Theotokos, womb

September 5, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

Homily On The Nativity Of The Most Pure Theotokos

By St. Demetrius, Metropolitan of Rostov The Lord, Who lives in the heavens, wishing to appear on earth and abide with men, first prepared a dwelling place of His glory: His Most Pure Mother. For it is the custom of kings that in whatsoever city they desire to live, a place of residence be prepared … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nativity of Theotokos Tagged With: Homily, nativity of the theotokos, sermon, St. Demetrius of Rostov

June 18, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

The Holy Spirit Rules the Church

by St. Leo the GreatThe bishop of Rome during difficult times, he was an eminent scholar of Scripture and rhetoric. During an invasion by Attila the Hun, St. Leo met him outside the gates of Rome. After some short words, to everyone’s surprise, Attila turned and left. Three years later, during an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pentecost Tagged With: Pentecost, st. leo the great

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