Category Archives: Spiritual Life and Christian Practices

Here are guidelines on the practice of Orthodox Christianity, how to live the spiritual life. Articles on the unseen warfare the Orthodox Christian faces in daily life, encouragement to struggle for salvation, instruction in spiritual growth and consolation in sorrows. Articles include the classic “Principles for a Pious Life” and the inspiring lecture “On the Modern World” by Archbishop Averky of Jordanville.

“As Holy Week Approaches” a guide to Orthodox Holy Week.

How beautiful; How deep; How rich in content, in scripture are the services assigned to Holy Week. Each of us needs to devote a significant portion of this week to immerse themselves in the meaning of the Cross. Sad indeed … Continue reading

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Parish Trip to Venerate the Myrrh-streaming Icon of St. Nicholas, February 2012

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St. Nicholas has always been a beloved and honoured saint to our parish; one who over the years has demonstrated his love for us through answered prayers for spiritual consolation, timely help in adversities, and true healings of bodily and … Continue reading

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How to Understand Our Church Calendar

The late Very Reverend Boris Molchanov (Rocor) composed this study of the development of the civil and Church calendars and of the Paschalion at the end of which study he demonstrates profoundly the indissoluble bond between the Julian Calendar and … Continue reading

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Saint Spyridon of Tremithus

  Prayer to St. Spyridon of Trimythus Dec 12(o.s.) O most blessed hierarch Spyridon, thou great Saint of Christ and glorious wonder-worker! Standing in heaven before the throne of God with choirs of Angels, look down with a compassionate eye … Continue reading

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The Chalice of Christ by Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninoff

An exhortation to “take the cup of salvation” with the understanding that “By many tribulations we must enter the Kingdom of God” and a humble, faithful disposition. Two of his beloved disciples asked the Lord for thrones of glory. He … Continue reading

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Paschal Sermon by Archbishop Averky (1976)

A sermon on the meaning of the truth of the Resurrection of Christ for the whole world, and for our lives as Christians. Christ is Risen! It is the Day of Resurrection, let us be radiant, O ye people; Pascha, … Continue reading

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How to Learn to Love the Lord by Bishop Theophan the Recluse

Blessed Bishop Theophan explains from the Holy Gospels and lives of saints what love for the Lord is, and how to acquire it.  An inspiring sermon from this revered teacher of Orthodoxy. Last week the Holy Myrrhbearers instructed us on … Continue reading

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