Saint Nektarius, the great wonderworker of modern times, was born Anastasius Kephalas in Selebria, Thrace on October 1, 1846. Since his family was poor, Anastasius went to Constantinople when he was fourteen in order to find work. Although he had no money, he asked the captain of a boat to take him. The captain told …
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Numele de Dimitrie (varianta cu iz bisericesc) sau Dumitru (varianta populara) mosteneste pe anticul Demétrios, si spune si el despre capacitatea de preluare, de pastrare si de primenire a crestinismului, care-si insuseste si adauga tot ceea ce avea bun lumea veche. Dumitru este, alaturi de alte cateva, unul dintre acele nume cu mare folosinta pana …
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In silence Chaldeans October afternoons, easy song, inflections Indian woman sitting on the bottom right of the altar, not how to not get your attention in church … just us – me, who are some photos and it came silent recently, the holy place … so I stand face to face, just her and the …
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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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