Articles for category: Orthodox models

A MODEL FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

St. Paul shows us the way to have internal rest, meaning in life, inexpressible joy, and the God of peace within. Elder Athanasios explains “Whatever is…”

April 12, 2025 by Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios
Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios, Holy Scripture, Orthodox models, Sermons, Translations from Greek

KOLOKOTRONIS’ SPEECH TO STUDENTS AT THE PNYX

Theodoros Kolokotronis, leader of the 1821 Greek War of Independence, and an Orthodox Christian of deep faith, talks to students at the Pynx in 1838.

February 3, 2025 by Theodoros Kolokotronis
Orthodox models, Translations from Greek

INTERVIEW WITH BLESSED FR ROMAN BRAGA

Fr. Roman talks about his early years, God and the devil, prayer, the mission of Orthodox Christians in America, his arrests and imprisonment in Pitesti.

October 22, 2023 by Orthodox Witness
Essential Reading, Orthodox models

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

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

Elder Emilianos eulogizes Fr. Dimitri Gagastathis

Elder Emilianos (+2019), former abbot of Simonos Petra Monastery on Mt. Athos recalls the holy life of the simple village priest, Fr. Dimitri Gagastathis.

May 9, 2019 by Orthodox Witness
Orthodox models

The great contribution of Saint Gregory Palamas

What all religions, philosophies and Christian denominations in the world cannot explain is explained only in the Orthodox Church, thanks to Saint Gregory.

March 23, 2019 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Church feasts, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Orthodox models

“Our Faith is alive!” Get to know Papa-Dimitri

Is it possible, in our times, to become a saint? Witness the life of Papa-Dimitri (+1975), a prophetic figure, and married priest with nine daughters.

May 30, 2018 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Church feasts, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Orthodox models

The fruit of the Holy Spirit

Today, All Saints day, we’ll talk briefly about the virtues/fruit of the Spirit, providing examples from the lives of the Saints for a better understanding.

May 30, 2018 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Church feasts, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Orthodox models