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Another City

A Journal of Orthodox Culture

Articles by Metropolitan Philaret

A Sermon of Metropolitan Philaret on the Sunday of St John of the Ladder

March 17, 2018 / Metropolitan Philaret

Remember, Christian soul, that the ascent to heaven is indispensable for anyone who wishes to save his soul unto eternity. Our Lord Jesus Christ said: "Strive to enter in through the narrow gate." That is, the Christian ought to be an ascetic. Not only the monastic, but every Christian. But if while ascending this ladder of spiritual perfection by struggles and ascetic … [Read more...] about A Sermon of Metropolitan Philaret on the Sunday of St John of the Ladder

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