Archive for January, 2012

Orthodox Priest killed in Syria while giving medical aid

January 27, 2012 | By | Reply More
Orthodox Priest killed in Syria while giving medical aid

On January 25, 2012 Greek Orthodox Hieromonk Basilios Nassar was shot by an armed terrorist group in Hama, Syria on the second day of heavy fighting there. Fr. Basilios was at the Metropolis when he was informed by a phone call that a parishioner of his was shot and needed [...]

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The Enthronement of Metropolitan Konstantinos of Singapore and South Asia

January 19, 2012 | By | Reply More
The Enthronement of Metropolitan Konstantinos of Singapore and South Asia

The Enthronement of His Eminence Metropolitan Konstantinos of Singapore and South Asia will take place on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at CHIJMES HALL in Singapore.

Program

Sunday, February 12, 2012

09.00-11.00a.m.

Divine Liturgy

11.00a.m.-12.00p.m.

Enthronement Service

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An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith, Book I

January 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith, Book I

BOOK I CHAPTER I

That the Deity is incomprehensible, and that we ought not to pry into and meddle with tire things which have not been delivered to us by the holy Prophets, and Apostles, and Evangelists.

No one hath seen God at [...]

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Christ in an American Prison

January 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
Christ in an American Prison

This icon of Saint Anthony is the work of an American monastic named Anthony. The unique situation of Anthony is that he does not live in a monastery, but in a Maximum Security Prison in Colorado.

Anthony has never entered an Orthodox church, nor has he attended “live” [...]

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Sayings of Abba Dorotheos

January 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
Sayings of Abba Dorotheos

1. Abba Dorotheos used to say, “It is impossible for the person who trusts in his own prudence or his own thoughts to submit himself or pursue the good of his neighbour”.

2. He also used to say, “since we are impassioned [...]

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Saint Cyril of Alexandria about Mary the Mother of God, Theotokos

January 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
Saint Cyril of Alexandria about Mary the Mother of God, Theotokos

I see here a joyful company of Christian men met together in ready response to the call of Mary, the holy and ever-virgin Mother of God. The great grief that weighed upon me is changed into joy by your presence, venerable Fathers. Now the beautiful saying of [...]

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The Church Fathers and Slavery

January 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
The Church Fathers and Slavery

Many monks contributed much toward a more just and moral society. From the ranks of the monks emerged the earliest condemnation of slavery. Gregory the Theologian, bishop of Nazianzus first, and later Patriarch of Constantinople, denounced the practice of holding slaves. His friend Basil of Ceasarea did [...]

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An Orthodox look at Nostradamus

January 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
An Orthodox look at Nostradamus

The word of God gives us very precise warnings about self-proclaimed prophets and spiritual deceivers. “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves” (Mt. 7:15). We have to follow the Lord’s injunction: “Take heed that no man deceive you” (Mt. 24:4). [...]

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Saint Cyril Archbishop of Alexandria

January 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
Saint Cyril Archbishop of Alexandria

Saint Cyril, Archbishop of Alexandria, a distinguished champion of Orthodoxy and a great teacher of the Church, came from an illustrious and pious Christian family. He studied the secular sciences, including philosophy, but most of all he strove to acquire knowledge of the Holy Scriptures and the truths of the [...]

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A profile of Saint Cyril of Alexandria

January 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
A profile of Saint Cyril of Alexandria

His Life

Born and raised in Alexandria, St. Cyril succeeded his uncle Theophilus as bishop of the city in 412. His early career (412-428) was dedicated to the exposition of the Scriptures and the refutation of heretics and unbelievers. The second period [...]

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