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Monthly Archives: June 2011
The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles; mankind draws its first breath of the Spirit of God
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles was mankind’s first inspiration of breath from the Spirit of God. Remember Ezekiel’s prophecy about the valley full of human bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14). Remember how, by his word, bone joined to … Continue reading
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Tagged Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Theophan the recluse
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His Eminence, Metropolitan Vitaly
His Eminence, Metropolitan Vitaly, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, was born in Petrograd on March 18, 1910, and bore the name Rostislav Petrovich Ustinov in secular life. His father, Peter Konstantinovich Ustinov, was a naval … Continue reading
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Bishop Sava of Edmonton
In our modern secular society it is often difficult for us to practice even the most elementary Christianity. How, then, can we not marvel at one who not only overcame the seductions of the world, but completely dedicated himself to … Continue reading
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Archbishop Ioasaph, Enlightener of Canada
from “The Orthodox Word”, March-April 1968 It was Novgorod the Great that nourished and formed the future hierarch-enlightener of Canada. Vanya (diminutive form of Ioann-John) Skorodumoff [in English, "Quick thinker"] was born on January 14, 1888, the son of a … Continue reading
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When we go to Church
by St. Innocent Irkutsk Orthodox Church Originally Printed in Orthodox America The effect of the Divine Liturgy is great. It is celebrated openly and visibly before the eyes of all the world , and yet it is full of mystery. … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodox Family Life
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Admonitions for Parents
By Holy Father John Chrysostom 1. Having children is a matter of nature; but raising them and educating them in the virtues is a matter of mind and will. [1] 2. By the duty of raising them I mean not … Continue reading
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Children and Prayer
Translated by Mary Mansur “May the following incident from the life of Abbot Theodosius of Optina, wherein a holy bishop instructs children on the subject of prayer, serve as an example and inspiration to Orthodox parents of the last times!” … Continue reading
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