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
Liturgy, Scripture & The Seasons of the Church
Homily on the Triumph of Orthodoxy by St. Tikhon of Moscow Delivered in San Francisco in 1903
Source: Monachos This sermon, delivered in 1903 on the Sunday of Orthodoxy (first Sunday of Great Lent) at the Cathedral Church in San Francisco, presents the missionary call to which all are exhorted, which itself is part-and-parcel with the gift of the Church that all Orthodox have received. It is perhaps even more timely today than when it was first delivered: How … [Read more...] about Homily on the Triumph of Orthodoxy by St. Tikhon of Moscow Delivered in San Francisco in 1903
On The Feast of the Presentation
Source: Orthodox England By Fr. Andrew Phillips In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Today's Feast has no fewer than four different names. Each name recalls a different aspect of this Feast. What are they? First of all, today's Feast is called the Presentation of Christ. This is because it commemorates the Presentation of Christ by His … [Read more...] about On The Feast of the Presentation
Our Journey to Pascha! A Quick and Easy Guide to Lent and Holy Week
When we saw this chart at Byzantine, TX we couldn’t resist sharing it with our readers, many of whom will have seen it already. Thanks are especially due to Fr Jonathan Bannon, who assembled this very helpful guide to observing (and preparing for) Lent and Holy Week. … [Read more...] about Our Journey to Pascha! A Quick and Easy Guide to Lent and Holy Week
Kontakion for the Holy Theophany
By St. Romanos the Melodist Today you have appeared to the whole world, and your light, O Lord, has made a sign upon us who, with knowledge, sing your praise, “You have come, you have appeared, the unapproachable Light.” In Galilee of the Gentiles, in the country of Zebulon and the land of Nepthali, as the prophet said, a great light has shone—Christ … [Read more...] about Kontakion for the Holy Theophany