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A Homily on the Jesus Prayer by Saint Mark of Ephesus January 19, 2023
Everything depends on Christ November 23, 2022
“I am an Orthodox Christian, but not a believer” September 23, 2022
Eldress Galaktia: A blessing to the faithful August 4, 2022
THE AKATHIST HYMN: History, Significance, Analysis April 6, 2022
How Christians of the 3rd millennium can apply The Ladder of Divine Ascent in life April 1, 2022
The ultimate goal of ecumenists is to mix-up the faithful November 3, 2021
Bishops: Do not persecute the priests for preserving Orthodox traditions! July 20, 2021
Abba Pambo’s frightful prophecy about the End Times July 19, 2021
The purpose of temptations June 12, 2021
Did you work in my field? June 12, 2021
THE POWER OF THE PSALTER June 2, 2021
Why the story of the Three Holy Youths is so significant December 16, 2020
The “Jesus Prayer”:
11 quotations from the Saints December 11, 2020
How to make a country great again: 10 thoughts of Metropolitan Onuphry November 20, 2020
THE HEART: The instrument unknown to science October 16, 2020
Breaking the logic barrier October 16, 2020
THE BREAD, THE WINE, THE MODE April 3, 2020
Let everyone examine himself April 1, 2020
A “mercy” or an “offering” of peace? – PART II March 26, 2020
Resemblance to animals but affinity with God March 26, 2020
A “mercy” or an “offering” of peace? – Part I March 7, 2020
Unbaptized spouses: welcome to the Church! –Abp. Elpidophoros February 29, 2020
Eternal suffering or eternal rewards February 17, 2020
There is only one way to reach salvation and life eternal February 17, 2020
The practice of reading “inaudibly” does not make sense February 10, 2020
A symbol or actual body and blood? January 29, 2020
A Prayer for the Coming New Year January 2, 2020
Contemplate the human nature of Christ in 50 slides December 12, 2019
Did Christ have a fallen human nature? – Part 8 of 8 December 12, 2019
Did Christ have a fallen human nature? – Part 7 of 8 December 12, 2019
THE ECUMENICAL MONARCH November 18, 2019
Why bother to Christianize those outside the Church? November 1, 2019
“How long do we remain with the GOA?”… and 3 other questions answered November 1, 2019
“UNITY OF ALL”: Who are we praying for? November 1, 2019
The Church of Greece, autocephaly, Russia, and “the Occupant” October 15, 2019
What does the Church say about war? October 14, 2019
Pope’s plan blocks our potential to reach union with God September 27, 2019
The Pope’s “Launch of the Educational Alliance”, commented September 27, 2019
Keep your faith! An open letter to the monks of Mount Athos August 28, 2019
OUR CHRISTIAN ROOTS – Part I, Section 3 August 1, 2019
OUR CHRISTIAN ROOTS – Part I, section 1 August 1, 2019
Elder Emilianos eulogizes Fr. Dimitri Gagastathis May 9, 2019
Why a Crucified Messiah? by Fr. Thomas Hopko – Part 1 April 25, 2019
Repentance: the beginning and end of our spiritual journey April 12, 2019
How God’s power becomes effective April 6, 2019
The way of the Cross March 30, 2019
The great contribution of Saint Gregory Palamas March 23, 2019
“The Son of God becomes Son of the Virgin” March 23, 2019
Walled-off priest wins trial. Slap in the face for Metropolis March 20, 2019
“We shall not deny you, beloved Orthodoxy” March 16, 2019
Characteristics of a missionary church March 8, 2019
Characteristics of Orthodox Clergy March 2, 2019
What is the correct mindset and attitude a Christian should have? March 1, 2019
The one and the nine January 19, 2019
There is no “valid” baptism outside the Church — Part 2 of 2 December 1, 2018
There is no “valid” baptism outside the Church — Part 1 of 2 November 30, 2018
You are invited to the Heavenly Banquet November 3, 2018
“Pope of the East” throws napalm bomb on world Orthodoxy October 20, 2018
FEAR “the Ecumenical”! October 13, 2018
What would the Orthodox Church be without the Ecumenical Patriarch? October 1, 2018
The Parish: An Evangelism Center September 15, 2018
Whatever shines is not always gold September 15, 2018
Are we preaching the saving truth or hiding it? September 4, 2018
Human justice and Divine justice August 10, 2018
“I am with you. Don’t be afraid.” July 28, 2018
Are you working for the upbuilding of the Church? July 28, 2018
Party spirit or unity? July 21, 2018
Jesus Christ: Our prototype of FREEDOM July 4, 2018
OUR CHRISTIAN ROOTS – Part I, Section 2 June 27, 2018
Bishop Longinus: “Cretan Council a lawless synod” June 14, 2018
Bishop Longinus: Orthodox hierarchs are betraying the Faith June 14, 2018
Is there grace outside the Church? June 8, 2018
Why is dogma important in my life? June 8, 2018
“Our Faith is alive!” Get to know Papa-Dimitri May 30, 2018
The fruit of the Holy Spirit May 30, 2018
Holy Pentecost: OUR LIFE IN CHRIST May 24, 2018
Sunday of the Holy Fathers [Audio sermon] May 18, 2018
Three kinds of human blindness May 10, 2018
The darkness of ignorance May 10, 2018
A real Bethesda today April 27, 2018
The Myrrh-bearing Women and us April 21, 2018
“Blessed are those who have not seen and believe” April 14, 2018
Stephen Hawking and Christian Faith April 11, 2018
I’M AN EVOLUTIONIST! March 19, 2018
On Faith and Science March 17, 2018
The Unpardonable Sin February 25, 2018
“Judge not, that you be not judged” February 10, 2018
Saint Maximos the Confessor — Jan. 21 January 21, 2018
“Lead us not into temptation” January 19, 2018
Themes and Significance of Holy Theophany January 5, 2018
How to give yourself Christ as a gift December 27, 2017
Marriage “in Christ” — Part IV December 24, 2017
Marriage “in Christ” — Part III December 11, 2017
Marriage “in Christ” — Part II December 3, 2017
Marriage “in Christ” — Part I November 17, 2017
Eastern Catholics: Why compromise? Be Authentic! October 22, 2017
The Eternal Beauty of the Church October 15, 2017
Are ALL Welcome? October 6, 2017
Marios Nasios: The wounded eagle September 27, 2017
The mysterious ending of Saint John the Theologian September 23, 2017
Fellowship is followship! September 12, 2017
On Christian marriage, parenthood and family September 8, 2017
Russian Mystery September 5, 2017
On the upbringing of children September 2, 2017
“If you want to be perfect…” August 27, 2017
How do we reconcile our debts with God? August 19, 2017
The Birthday of the Theotokos—into Heaven August 14, 2017
Move mountains with faith in Christ August 10, 2017
Be all that you can be: TRANSFIGURED August 4, 2017
We run to our Mother August 1, 2017
Five loaves of bread feeds thousands! — 8th Sunday of Matthew July 27, 2017
The Lord “ignores” the two blind men – 7th Sunday of Matthew July 22, 2017
Imitate the Saints! — Sunday of the Fourth Ecumenical Council July 15, 2017
Are you falling prey to false teachings? — 5th Sunday of Matthew July 8, 2017
An Outsider who Made it In – 4th Sunday of Matthew July 1, 2017
The Uniqueness of Our Faith June 28, 2017
“COME, FOLLOW ME” June 17, 2017
Is “being good” good enough? Reading “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom April 20, 2017
A Turk believes in Christ through Elder Ieronymos April 20, 2017
“Come and See” the true Church March 25, 2017
A clear picture of Ecumenism March 18, 2017
MANIFESTO March 10, 2017
Let us stand well! March 4, 2017
One God? February 18, 2017
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch? February 3, 2017
The Fall of Adam & Eve — a talk by Fr. Seraphim Rose January 20, 2017
Western Learning and Latin Influence in the Church — a talk by Fr. Seraphim Rose January 20, 2017
The End of the World — A Talk by Fr. Seraphim Rose January 20, 2017
Why I Believe in God – Part II January 13, 2017
Why I Believe in God — Part I December 27, 2016
My desire was to be received through Baptism December 13, 2016
How a “Byzantine wedding” is conducted December 11, 2016
An Open Letter to Archons “The Defenders of the Faith” December 3, 2016
How Patriarch Bartholomew is walking away from Christ December 2, 2016
27 Things We Should Be Giving Thanks For November 19, 2016
Psalm 129:4: “Christ will cut their necks” – an Interpretation November 16, 2016
Christ is Born! The Katavasiae of Christmas chanted in English November 12, 2016
Mocking our Lord: Commemorating Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew November 3, 2016
Is Orthodoxy Racist? October 16, 2016
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature – Part 6 of 8 September 9, 2016
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 5 of 8 August 31, 2016
What is Orthodox Fundamentalism? July 16, 2016
Deliver us “from evil” or “from the evil one”? The last word of the Lord’s Prayer June 23, 2016
Are we allowed to judge other Christians? June 18, 2016
WARNING: Holy and Great Synod ahead June 6, 2016
Is “being gay and Christian” okay? June 2, 2016
Reasonableness of our Faith, Bishop Tikhon and Ecumenism May 8, 2016
Kerygma and Martyria: Two sides of the same coin May 2, 2016
The Fall of the Third Rome: Moscow Capitulates to Papism March 1, 2016
Rebuilding St. Nicholas into an American Pantheon February 12, 2016
Why did God Become Man? December 21, 2015
The Survival of the West Hangs by a Thread November 30, 2015
Is GOARCH’s “PRAXIS” Magazine GOing New Age? October 26, 2015
Why the “Holy and Great Synod” of the Orthodox Church should not convene October 13, 2015
The Transfiguration: Was Christ Transformed? August 5, 2015
Orthodox Church: End Relations with Boy Scouts of America July 29, 2015
The Orthodox Church’s Reaction to Homosexual Marriage July 13, 2015
What Should we do when our Bishop is an Ecumenist? March 4, 2015
[Video] The Outpost: What the Church can accomplish January 21, 2015
Charlie Hebdo: Freedom out of Bounds? January 12, 2015
Is Reunification of Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches Imminent? November 24, 2014
Dear Mr. Tim Cook: Being Gay is not from God November 17, 2014
Islam: Compatible with the Western World? September 9, 2014
Is Israel the Promised Land? August 10, 2014
Is our prayer service on the birth of a child and for the mother offensive? June 29, 2014
Do all Religions Have the Same Heavenly Father? June 15, 2014
The Story of the Mother of God in Iconography May 9, 2014
Revising the Orthodox Christian Churching Ritual February 1, 2014
What was the Lord Jesus like as an infant? December 23, 2013
Orthodox Thanksgiving Day Prayer November 23, 2013
Q&A — “Why do we venerate the Cross?” and 7 other questions about the Cross September 13, 2013
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? — Part 4 of 8 September 2, 2013
“WHO AM I TO JUDGE?” – An Orthodox Understanding of Pope Francis’ remark August 17, 2013
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 3 of 8 July 7, 2013
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 2 of 8 June 29, 2013
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 1 of 8 June 23, 2013
The Two Kinds of Knowledge: Divine and Human March 31, 2013
Was the Mystical Supper a Passover Meal? March 25, 2013
How the Date of Pascha is Determined March 16, 2013
Difficulties Our Churches Face January 26, 2013
Why do People Convert to Orthodox Christianity? January 19, 2013
Newtown: Seeking Answers December 29, 2012
What is Sin? December 18, 2012
Who is Jesus Christ? December 18, 2012
Christmas 1,000 Years Before Christ! December 2, 2012
“What shall we offer You, O Christ?” December 2, 2012
Is it Necessary to Bless Icons? November 23, 2012
Church History – A Simple Timeline November 21, 2012
Statement by the Church on Mission and Evangelism November 7, 2012
The Church is a Therapeutic Center November 5, 2012