by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Just as the word describing Peter---"apostle"---has no article in First Peter 1:1, the article is also missing in Peter's reference to those who received that epistle. They are, literally, "chosen exiles of the Diaspora." The absence of the article, here too, makes … [Read more...]
The Joy of Creating a Preaching Calendar
by John Anderson There is great value to organizing a preaching calendar, but it is often not considered by Orthodox clergy. Our calendar of readings actually lends itself well to organizing one and keeping our preaching timely and relevant to our congregations. I ask every Orthodox preacher to … [Read more...]
One’s Speech is Revelatory
by St. Symeon the New Theologian Just as we recognize the different nations by their clothing and most people by their voice and speech, just so then do we recognize the saints by, on the one hand, their decency and attractive behavior and other outward sign; but it is their speech, on the other … [Read more...]
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