by St. Ephraim the Syrian "The Cross abolished idolatrous adulation, enlightened the whole universe, gathered all the nations into one Church and united them with love. The Cross is the resurrection of the dead. The Cross is the hope of Christians. The Cross is the staff for the lame. The Cross … [Read more...]
On The Holy Cross
by St. John Chrysostom "The Cross of the Lord is unpleasant and sorrowful to the ear, but it consists of joy and gladness. It is the originator not so much of suffering as much as of passionlessness. For Jews the Cross is temptation, for pagans it is madness, but for us believers it reminds us … [Read more...]
The Hunt For The Good Sermon
by John Wilson Is preaching in America in a particularly bad state? Yes, it is - but the good news is that Orthodox Christian preaching is getting better. Several commentators have recently raised the question, yet it has a long history. "It has become an impertinent Vein among People of all … [Read more...]
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