by St. Ambrose of Milan The voice should not be languid, nor feeble, nor womanish in its tone — such a tone of voice as many are in the habit of using, under the idea of seeming important. It should preserve a certain quality, and rhythm, and a manly vigor. For all to do what is best suited to t … [Read more...]
On Papal Primacy
by St. Symeon of Thessaloniki (ca. 1381-1429) With the resignation of Pope Benedict, it is a good time to review a few important ideas with regard to the Bishop of Rome. First, the Orthodox affirm Papal Primacy, but reject Papal Supremacy. We should not contradict the Latins when they say … [Read more...]
Looking East During Prayer & Worship
We all look towards the East when we pray, but few of us know that we are seeking our own old country, Paradise, which God planted in Eden in the East. We pray standing, on the first day of the week, but we do not all know the reason. On the day of the resurrection (or "standing again," Greek: … [Read more...]
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