Orthodox Christians celebrate on April 4 in St. Zosima. This Pious was born in the late fifth century and lived in a monastery, through all the struggles pustnicesti, spending in continual prayer. Since writing about the life of St. Sophrony St. Mary of Egypt – we learn that, tulburandu the thoughts, he was asked: ” …
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The cross, the sacrificial altar of the Savior The cross is the most important sign and symbol of Christianity, with a special spiritual significance. Thus, the union of the two lines (horizontal-earth, vertical-sky) signifies the restoration of man’s connection with God. For God so loved the world that His Only-begotten Son gave Him who believed …
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The holy New Martyr and wonderworker Ephraim was born in Greece on September 14, 1384. His father died when the saint was young, and his pious mother was left to care for seven children by herself.When Ephraim reached the age of fourteen, the all-good God directed his steps to a monastery on the mountain of …
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On January 30 the Orthodox Church commemorates the Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian (Nazianzus) and John Chrysostom, who shepherded the fourth century, considered “the golden age” of Christian theology. Beyond their memory individual (January 1, January 25, respectively on November 13), these saints have received a day of celebration shared after some …
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Disunity of the christians for the Holy Three Hierarchs In the reign of Alexis Comnenus who took the scepter of the kingdom in 1081 after Botaniat king, was sparked misunderstanding between men of honor and improve. Some worshiped more on Basil, saying that it is high in word, as one who researched the word temper …
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Părintele Teofil Părăian (1929-2009), duhovnic iubit al Mănăstirii Brâncoveanu (Sâmbăta de Sus) din ținutul mirific al Făgărașului, a fost numit „omul bucuriei” și „duhovnicul tinerilor”. Nevăzător cu ochii, avea darul vederii în duh, sfătuind și odihnind pe cei iubitori să afle și să urmeze un sens înalt în viața lor duhovnicească. Iubitor și cunoscător al …
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În anul 518 urca pe tronul Imperiului Bizantin Iustin I. Acesta fusese un simplu ţăran – după unii istorici avea origini daco-romane – însă, datorită fizicului său excepţional, reuşise să intre de tânăr în garda palatului imperial. Moartea împăratului Anastasie I (491-518) îl găseşte pe Iustin în funcţia de comandant al gărzii imperiale. Întrucât Anastasie …
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Jacob’s fountain is the only place of Christian-Orthodox pilgrimage in Samaria. The fountain has a depth of 35 meters. A Greek monk who oversees her offers thirsty pilgrims in her fresh and cold water. The fountain was dug by Jacob on the land bought from Hemor (Emmor) Hevele (Genesis 33:18). Nomads used to have their …
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St. Stephen Church in Jerusalem is a Greek Orthodox Church immediately outside the ancient city walls, between Lions Gate and Temple Mount. Coming out of Jerusalem through “Lions Gate” and descending in Cedar Valley, immediately on the right, is the church dedicated to St. Stephen the Archdeacon and First Martyr. According to local tradition, this …
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