by St. Silouan the Athonite She never performed a single miracle during her earthly life. Even Time magazine has featured her on the cover more often than any other person. So why is the Ever-Virgin Mary considered the greatest of all the saints in the history of Christianity? The humble soul is … [Read more...]
A Great Sign
Sermon by Fr. Matthew BakerNotes for a sermon delivered during Great Vespers, Dormition of the Theotokos, 2014Today we celebrate a great and joyous solemnity: the falling asleep of the Mother of God in Jerusalem, and her bodily translation into glory.“The Whole Mystery of the Economy”The readings … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Doubter: Did the Mother of God Enter the Temple?
by Dcn George Maximov Another excellent gem from Dcn George, who is becoming a favorite writer of mine. A friend once told me about an article on one religious website on the feast of the Entrance of the Most Pure Theotokos into the Temple. The article essentially stated that there was no … [Read more...]
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