Be Strong and Stand Fast in Our Faith
Priest’s Corner “Watch ye, stand fast in the Faith. Be courageous, be strong.” —I Cor. 16:13 Our heavenly patron, St....
Feast of Dormition (Uspeniye) of the Most-Holy Theotokos
After the Ascension of Jesus Christ, the Most-holy Mother of God continued to live on earth for several years. One Christian...
The Three Disciplines—Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
Our Lord Jesus Christ called for a thorough conversion of our heart and mind and a complete turning away from...
Today’s World Has Lost Its Moral Compass
The Lord said to the Jews that came to Him: “Strive to enter the strait gate; for many, I say...
The Domestic Church: Incubator for a Life of Righteousness
Prior to electricity and central heating, most families gathered in parlors, spending evenings with reading, sewing, and family conversations. The...
Priest’s Corner, December 2020
Given the difficulties we have all faced during this past year, it is likely that many of us will be...
A Heavenly Intercessor for the Pandemic
St. Nikephoros the Leper (feast day January 4) is a twentieth-century saint who suffered from leprosy for many decades. He...
The Time is Now to Reset Our Priorities
Priest’s Corner Last year at this time, I happily announced that the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church...
Putting These Times Into Perspective
This year, 2020, we certainly experienced a memorable Easter period. It is tempting to compare the deprivation we have endured...
Christ is Risen and Life Reigns!
As the celebration of Holy Pascha comes to an end for this year, let us never allow this great joy...