Articles for category: Sermons

The way of the Cross

What differentiates the Orthodox Christian from the world is the Cross. How many Christians realize that the foundation of the Orthodox life is the Cross?

March 30, 2019 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sermons, What we believe

“The Son of God becomes Son of the Virgin”

From all eternity, even before creating the world and humans, God knew of Adam’s fall. He also knew when, and by who the redemption would be accomplished.

March 23, 2019 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Church feasts, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sermons

Characteristics of a missionary church

“Bang!” The Church sprung out of the upper Room in Jerusalem and spread all over the world. What are the characteristics of this missionary Church?

March 8, 2019 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Evangelism, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sermons, The Church

Characteristics of Orthodox Clergy

by Metropolitan Augoustinos Kantiotes. The main characteristic of the bishop and the priest is a fighting spirit, boldness.

March 2, 2019 by Metropolitan of Florina Augoustinos Kantiotes
Ecumenism, Sermons

What is the correct mindset and attitude a Christian should have?

We reflect on a short hymn from the Triodion that admirably expresses the ethos and phronema, the correct mindset and attitude, a Christian should have.

March 1, 2019 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Audio, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sermons

The one and the nine

What does it take for us to remember we are insignificant mortals before our Creator, and to give Him thanks for all the good things He bestows upon us?

January 19, 2019 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Holy Scripture, Sermons, Thanksgiving

“I am with you. Don’t be afraid.”

The good Lord allows us to be tested. When all seems lost, all He wants from us is to ask for Ηis help, and He will.

July 28, 2018 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Audio, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sermons

Are you working for the upbuilding of the Church?

Rather than bringing more people, building a bigger church or increasing philanthropy, improving one’s personal moral life is the greatest church upbuilding.

July 28, 2018 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Holy Scripture, Sermons

Party spirit or unity?

Quarrels, divisions, heresies and dangerous factions existed even in Saint Paul’s churches. In this sermon, a priest pleas for unity among his parishioners.

July 21, 2018 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sermons

Holy Pentecost: OUR LIFE IN CHRIST

The timid, scared, ignorant, “earthly” disciples were transformed into the courageous, bold, all-wise holy Apostles. They transformed the world. We can too.

May 24, 2018 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Church feasts, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sermons