A constant complaint among some in Orthodox parishes is the admonition to avoid Holy Communion for all sort of nonsense excuses. The Church, while always recommending against approaching with presumption, teaches a very different lesson. Holy Communion is the easiest way for beginners in the … [Read more...]
The Church’s Life in the Last Age
by St. Seraphim of Viritsa“There will come a time when corruption and lewdness among the youth will reach the utmost point. There will hardly be any virgin youth left. They will see their lack of punishment and will think that everything is allowable for them to satisfy their desires. God will call … [Read more...]
On Thanksgiving
by Abbot TryphonA day set aside to give thanks to GodThanksgiving has officially been an annual tradition since 1863, when during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be celebrated on Thursday, November 26. The "First Thanksgiving" was celebrated by … [Read more...]
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