by St. Theophan the Recluse Rarely does the Rite of Orthodoxy, which is now being performed, take place without censures and reproaches on somebody's part. And no matter how many sermons are given explaining that the Church here acts wisely for the salvation of her children -- still the malcontents … [Read more...]
On the Responsibility for the Scarcity of Preaching
From the book, Preaching Another Christ: An Orthodox View of Evangelicalism by St. Theophan the Recluse I agree with you that the priests must speak with the faithful more often and converse with them both inside and outside the church. I do not agree, though, that, if this does not happen, the … [Read more...]
Why Orthodox Christianity Should Not Change With The Times
by St. Theophan the Recluse It reached my ears that, as it seems, you consider my sermons very strict and believe that today no one should think this way, no one should be living this way and therefore, no one should be teaching this way. “Times have changed!” How glad I was to hear this. This mea … [Read more...]
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