Source: Orthodox Christian By St. Philaret of Moscow (Given by Archimandrite Philaret in the St. Alexander Nevsky Lavra) The New Adam comes forth from virgin earth. Woman, the source of the curse, bears the dew of blessing. The true Noah has appeared, Who shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the Lord hath cursed (Gen. … [Read more...] about Grace Flows into the Valleys
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The Silence of Zacharias
By Fr. Matthew Fuhrman "Behold, you will be mute and not able to speak until the day these things take place” (St. Luke 1:20). As we all have just heard, because of his doubt, the priest Zacharias was struck dumb. And with this silencing of Zacharias the three traditional leadership roles of Ancient Israel were all silent. The people of God had no priest, prophet, or … [Read more...] about The Silence of Zacharias
Delivered to Immortality: A Paschal Homily of St Justin (Popovich) of Chelije
Source: Preacher's Institute By St. Justin Popovich Man sentenced God to death; by His Resurrection, He sentenced man to immortality. In return for a beating, He gives an embrace; for abuse, a blessing; for death, immortality. Man never showed so much hate for God as when he crucified Him; and God never showed more love for man than when He arose. Man even wanted to … [Read more...] about Delivered to Immortality: A Paschal Homily of St Justin (Popovich) of Chelije
A Godly Contemplative Meditation on the Most Holy Sufferings of Our Lord Jesus Christ
With this text, Another City inaugurates a new feature of our journal, in which we offer the reader substantial portions (typically chapters) of books (many of them recently published) that we believe hold a particular importance for Orthodox Christians. Here, thanks to St Vladimir’s Seminary Press, we encounter one of the most important but strangely neglected saints and … [Read more...] about A Godly Contemplative Meditation on the Most Holy Sufferings of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Homily on the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem
The people spread out their clothing upon the road before Jesus, waving palm branches, and proclaiming in their exaltation, Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the King that cometh in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest! Our Lord Jesus Christ was met not as a king of earthly glory, but as a spiritual King. They shouted to Him, … [Read more...] about Homily on the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem