by St. John of Kronstadt Let us faithfully praise the Virgin Mary, for she is brought into the Holy of Holies, to be raised in the Lord. Ekos from Matins On this day, my brethren, the holy Church celebrates the solemn Entry into the temple in Jerusalem of the three-year-old child, Mary—the … [Read more...]
On Baptisms
by St. Basil the Great From a letter of St Basil to his friend Amphilochius, Bishop of Iconium, about how to receive into communion with the Church converts who have received a form of baptism outside the Chruch. As to your enquiry about the Cathari, a statement has already been made, and you … [Read more...]
Sermon on the Day of his Ordination
by St. Leo the Great Having been elected in absence he returns thanks for the kindness and earnestly demands the prayers of his church "Let my mouth speak the praise of the Lord," and my breath and spirit, my flesh and tongue bless His holy Name. For it is a sign, not of a modest, but an … [Read more...]
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