Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian, Spiritual Father of Elder Paisios
Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian was the spiritual father of Elder Paisios and his family. Saint Arsenios had baptized little Arsenios (the future Elder Paisios)...
“Without Toil And Struggle Sanctification Doesn’t Come”
More Wisdom from Elder Paisios -Whoever is at peace in the material world and is not concerned about the salvation of his soul is...
“Contact the Heavenly Television Station”
Pearls of Wisdom from Elder Paisios of Mount Athos - There are no people more blessed than those who have made contact with...
“Christ Has An Abundance of Spiritual Oxygen” – Elder Paisios of Mount Athos
"Christ is wholly love, goodness and consolation, and never suffocates. He has an abundance of spiritual oxygen." (Elder Paisios of Mount Athos) Elder...
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul the Holy Apostles – June 29
Today is the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the Chief of the Apostles. Χρόνια πολλά! It's worth checking out the Epistle and Gospel...
Saint Gregory Palamas & Saints Peter and Paul
The following is from Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessaloniki. Saint Gregory lived in the 1300s and is a very important Saint of the...
Saint Augustine and Saint Peter’s Confession of Faith
St. Peter, the fervent follower of Jesus Christ, for the profound confession of His Divinity: "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living...
From the Epistles of Saint Peter
The following is from the Epistles of Saint Peter the Apostle: - "Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all...
The Apostles Peter and Paul, Christ, & the End of the World
Given that in some segments of our society, we are constantly hearing about predictions about the date and time of the end of the...
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Today I want to share something different from my few previous posts related to Saint Paul because of the feast day. ...
“It Is No Longer I Who Live But Christ Lives In Me”
The following is from Saint Paul's Epistle to the Galatians: 1. "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who...
From Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Romans
In the Orthodox Church, we are currently in the period of the Apostles' Fast (Νηστεία των Αγίων Αποστόλων). This is a period of fasting...
“Though Your Sins Be As Purple, I Will Make Them White As Snow”
A model for true repentance is given to us by the Prophet Isaiah who incites the Jews to repent and return to God. This...
Saint Nectarios and Confession
Confession Is Necessary Confession is necessary for the following reasons: i) because it is a commandment of God; ii) because it brings back and...
Saint Nectarios of Aegina and Repentance
Concerning the Invitation to Sinners by God the Lover of Mankind Through all of the prophets, God has invited all those who have sinned...