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Category: 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.

The Feast of Pentecost (also called the Descent of the Holy Spirit or Trinity Sunday) ~ explanation and practice

By frandrewOrthodox Christian Prayers, Orthodox Christianity & Theology, Spiritual Life and Christian Practices

The Feast of Pentecost (also called the Descent of the Holy Spirit or Trinity Sunday)… is one of the Great Feasts of the Lord in the Orthodox Church, second in importance only to Pascha (Easter). It is celebrated 50 days after Pascha, hence its name (from the Greek Pentekostē, meaning…

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“On the Inevitability of Suffering” ~ By New Hieromartyr John, Archbishop of Riga and Latvia,

By frandrewLibrary, Orthodox Christianity & Theology, Spiritual Life and Christian Practices

On the Inevitability of Suffering By New Hieromartyr John, Archbishop of Riga and Latvia, Who, For His Unyielding Witness to the Truth Suffered Many Persecutions And Was Burned Alive By Communist Assassins In the Night of October 12, 1934.   “From that time, Jesus began to show to His disciples…

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An Explanation of the Services of Holy Week and Pascha

By frandrewLibrary, Orthodox Christianity & Theology, Orthodox Family Life, Spiritual Life and Christian Practices

A Brief Explanation of the Services of Passion Week and Pascha Source: Bishop Alexander [Mileant]                                                                                                                                                   Holy and Great Monday THE WEEK OF OUR Savior’s Passion begins with Holy and Great Monday. The first three days of Holy Week recall Christ’s last teachings with His disciples. These teachings inspire…

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Nativity Message from Our Synod of Bishops 2021

By frandrewEpistles from the GOC hierarchy, Orthodox Christianity & Theology, Spiritual Life and Christian Practices

  Hellenic Republic Church of the Genuine Orthodox Christians of Greece The Holy Synod To be read in Church on the Feast of the Nativity Protocol No. 3167 NATIVITY MESSAGE for 2021 “To adore Thee, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know Thee, the Orient from on high. O Lord,…

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On the Joy of Being Orthodox ~ St. John of Kronstadt

By frandrewLibrary, Orthodox Christianity & Theology, Spiritual Life and Christian Practices

On the Joy of Being Orthodox ~St. John of Kronstadt “Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!” (Jn.1: 47) Our Lord Jesus Christ said this of a certain Nathanael, an Israelite who dwelt in the Galilean town of Cana, when the latter, on the advice of his friend…

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The Resurrection of Christ Represents the Triumph of Faith and Eternal Life

By frandrewOrthodox Christianity & Theology, Spiritual Life and Christian Practices

About How the Resurrection of Christ Represents the Triumph of Faith and Eternal Life          Christ is Risen!   Brothers and sisters, today we continue to celebrate our Holy Pascha, so I would like to say a few words about how the Resurrection of Christ represents the triumph of faith…

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