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The Orthodox Witness website and articles on “Over the Rooftops” are published by Anthony Hatzidakis and Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis.

A Homily on the Jesus Prayer by Saint Mark of Ephesus

Champion of Orthodoxy, St. Mark of Ephesus, explains the Jesus Prayer, its scriptural origin, its inner unity and how it leads us to godliness.

Everything depends on Christ

On November 15, 2022, Metropolitan Seraphim issued the following encyclical, in which he openly and directly condemns the pan-heresy of ecumenism.

“I am an Orthodox Christian, but not a believer”

Your good friend, a scientist and lifelong Orthodox Christian church-goer does not believe in Christ and His Resurrection. Have you shown them this evidence?

Eldress Galaktia: A blessing to the faithful

Eldress Galaktia (+2021) gave her life to serve others, acquired all the virtues and was even visited by the Mother of God. Meet a new star of the Church!

August 4, 2022 by Orthodox Witness
Orthodox models

THE AKATHIST HYMN: History, Significance, Analysis

Take a glance at this post and see the structure of “The Akathist Hymn”, an acrostic poem and “jewel of Theology” comprised of a prelude and 24 stanzas.

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How Christians of the 3rd millennium can apply The Ladder of Divine Ascent in life

Almost fourteen centuries after Saint John wrote “The Ladder” for monks of his day, the way upward remains the same today.

The ultimate goal of ecumenists is to mix-up the faithful

In the past, the devotees of ecumenism pretended to be pious and traditional. Today, they have thrown off their sheepskins, showing their real intentions.

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Bishops: Do not persecute the priests for preserving Orthodox traditions!

In a fiery open letter, Metropolitan Ambrosios of Kalavryta writes that bishops have done more to tear down our faith than anti-Christian government rules.

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Abba Pambo’s frightful prophecy about the End Times

A monk once asked Abba Pambo, “Is it true, Abba, that the customs and traditions of Christians will change and there will be no priests in the churches?”

The purpose of temptations

Saint Nektarios of Pentapolis explains why God allows temptations and counsels us to “place our trust in God”.

Did you work in my field?

Abba Isaiah went to a field where the harvest had just ended and teaches the monks a lesson about entitlement.

THE POWER OF THE PSALTER

An age old weapon, an effective cure against fear, terror, and demonic forces are the Psalms of the prophet David. By Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou.

Why the story of the Three Holy Youths is so significant

The Church remembers the story of the Three Holy Youths often–even daily–in her hymnology, and especially at Christmas. Read why it is so significant.

December 16, 2020 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Church feasts

The “Jesus Prayer”:
11 quotations from the Saints

The “Jesus Prayer”: “the lifeline of the soul and of the body”, the “foundation of perfection”, a “spiritual weapon” and the “source of all good works.”

Metropolitan Onuphry

How to make a country great again: 10 thoughts of Metropolitan Onuphry

“If we want to be patriots of our country, we must fight our [personal] shortcomings.”

November 20, 2020 by Orthodox Witness
Prayer, Spiritual life

THE HEART: The instrument unknown to science

By Saint Luke of Simferopol and Crimea. St. Luke the Surgeon tells us that the only instrument that enables us to know spiritual worlds and acquire the highest knowledge is “the heart”.

October 16, 2020 by Orthodox Witness
Faith and Science

Breaking the logic barrier

Are scientists in a position to dismiss the supernatural qualities of the Eucharist? The life of the Church proves that it cannot transmit diseases. By Protopresbyter George Christodoulou

THE BREAD, THE WINE, THE MODE

Athonite Priestmonk Chrysostomos explains how God “innovates the mode” of bread and wine to acquire Divine properties while retaining their natural properties.

Let everyone examine himself

Can holy Communion transmit Coronavirus? Orthodox theologians have answered on both sides of the spectrum. We offer a few brief reflections on this issue.

A “mercy” or an “offering” of peace? – PART II

This follow-up to our post, “A ‘mercy’ or an ‘offering’ of peace?” presents new insights and clarifications to the “orthographic confusion” of the response.

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