Saint Nektarios of Pentapolis, Author at Orthodox Witness

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THE PHENOMENON OF DEMONIC POSSESSION

In this homily, Fr. Athanasios draws from the Gospel passage of the demoniac to show us how demonic possession is happening in our days in various forms.

October 22, 2023 by Orthodox Witness
Holy Scripture, Translations from Greek

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The usefulness of the parable and its value

How is a parable different from a fable or myth? Why did the Lord use parables? Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios answers these questions and more in this homily.

October 15, 2023 by Orthodox Witness
Holy Scripture, Sermons, Translations from Greek

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THE RESURRECTION OF OUR YOUTH

How do we reach today’s youth? Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios tells us what to do and what not to do in his homily on resurrection of the widow’s son in Naïn.

October 7, 2023 by Orthodox Witness
Holy Scripture, Sermons, Translations from Greek

MAKE A BEGINNING

In today’s gospel passage, the Lord begins to preach. Fr. Athanasios talks about the significance of “a beginning” in Creation and in our personal lives.

September 24, 2023 by Orthodox Witness
Holy Scripture, Translations from Greek

THE CROSS OF CHRIST, OUR ETERNAL GLORY

It is the core of the Gospel, the center of spiritual life, the Tree of Life and the terror of demons. We should not be ashamed of the Precious Cross.

September 14, 2023 by Orthodox Witness
Holy Scripture, Sermons, Translations from Greek

The Parable of the Wicked Farmers

Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios reveals deeper meanings in today’s parable that apply to all Orthodox Christians today.

September 3, 2023 by Orthodox Witness
Holy Scripture, Sermons, Translations from Greek

The Theology of Bread

Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios talks about bread, the multiplication miracle, the miracle as preparation for the Eucharist, symbol vs. essence, and Artoklasia.

July 29, 2023 by Orthodox Witness
Holy Scripture, Sermons, Translations from Greek

Teachings of Saint Nicholas Kavasilas: It is not necessary to become a monk

St. Nicholas Kavasilas teaches that the spiritual life does not require one to go far-away and that he should learn all the sciences the world offers.

June 20, 2023 by By Konstantinos A. Economou, teacher
Orthodox models, Prayer, Spiritual life, Translations from Greek

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.

January 19, 2023 by St. Mark of Ephesus (Eugenikos)
Prayer, Translations from Greek

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.

November 23, 2022 by Orthodox Witness
Ecumenism, Translations from Greek

“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?

September 23, 2022 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Faith and Science, Holy Scripture

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.

April 6, 2022 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Services

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.

April 1, 2022 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Sermons, Spiritual life

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.

November 3, 2021 by Orthodox Witness
Ecumenism, Translations from Greek

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.

July 20, 2021 by Metropolitan Ambrosios of Kalavryta
The Church, Translations from Greek

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?”

July 19, 2021 by Orthodox Witness
Spiritual life, Translations from Greek

The purpose of temptations

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

June 12, 2021 by Saint Nektarios of Pentapolis
Spiritual life, Translations from Greek

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.

June 12, 2021 by Orthodox Witness
Spiritual life, Translations from Greek

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.

June 2, 2021 by Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou
Prayer, Translations from Greek