A title reminiscent of 'The Good Samaritan.' This was too good not pass along. Enjoy. from the Life of the Elder Ieronymos of Aegina (+1966) Shortly before World War I, a Turk visited Fr. Ieronymos’ humble hermitage. The Turk told the elder that his master, a judge, had sent him to invite 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...]
The Jewish Roots Of Baptism
by Kaufmann Kohler and Samuel Krauss This is an article from the Jewish Encyclopedia, published from 1901-1906. While it naturally does not address the sacramental nature of Christian Baptism, it does provide an excellent answer to what John the Forerunner was doing when he began baptizing … [Read more...]
