The emperor Valens, mercilessly sending into exile any bishop who displeased him, and having implanted Arianism into other Asia Minor provinces, suddenly appeared in Cappadocia for this same purpose. He sent the prefect Modestus to St Basil. He began to threaten the saint with the confiscation of … [Read more...]
The Serpents Of Orthodoxy
By Jonathan Pageau Ever wonder about the staff carried by Orthodox bishops, and why it has two serpents on it? Read and learn! (I)t happened that I fell into a sin very dangerous to my soul. But as it was not in my habit to hide a serpent in the depths of my heart, I seized it by the tail and … [Read more...]
Something We All Really Need: A Personal Request
by Fr. John A. Peck (P.S. - it's not money) Dear Fathers, brothers and friends everywhere; Have you ever googled the following terms: Orthodox, priest, preaching I have. I do regularly, with a multitude of similar terms, searching and seeking for good photos of Orthodox clergy delivering … [Read more...]
