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Ascetic Worldview
Nicholas Berdyaev, a 19th century Russian philosopher, once said, “The world is moving towards a new spirituality and a new mysticism; in it there will be no more of the ascetic world view.” (Orthodox...
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Do You Have Pain? If Not, Obtain It!
For as much then as Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin. 1 Peter 4:1 To obtain a humble and...
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The Ascetic Life Is For All Christians
I was listening to a contemporary Christian radio station today and they happened to be airing their personal newscast. The last story to air was a story about the smart phone game ‘Angry Birds.’...
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Orthodox Tradition Essential Within Modern Culture
It is really no strange phenomenon that the Orthodox Church continues to offer the rich traditions that have been handed down over the centuries. Although, I have heard many Orthodox and non-Orthodox...
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What Does Love Really Look Like?
On Earth As It Is In Heaven! In the Orthodox faith, it is important for our faith to involve both our soul (heart, motive, etc) and our actions. We are committed to a holistic faith that involves both...
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St John Chrysostom on Patriarchal Marriage
This is not a popular topic, but it is extremely important for our times. Marriage is a sacrament and it ought to be treated as such. In other words, we need to make certain that the man knows who he...
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Family Chooses ‘Ascetic’ Life Over Luxury
It’s miserable being an oligarch – I’m happier as a peasant, says man who once challenged Putin By WILL STEWART IN MOSCOW As the fortunes of Russia’s super-rich oligarchs begin to crumble, a man who...
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A Brief History of Monasticism
From pre-Nicene times to our modern times, the monastics of the Church have kept us vigilant and sober, showing us that God does indeed call modern day John the Baptists’ and Paul the Apostles’. God...
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Pop Singer Transforms
Efi Sarri – The Greek Singer Transformed By A Monastery The following interview with Efi Sarri was recently conducted by “Down Town Cyprus” in the newspaper O Phileleutheros. Efi Sarri is one of the...
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The Katskhi Pillar
Deep in the Caucasus region, where Western Asia and Eastern Europe meet, the small country of Georgia has a number of surprises. Not least is the Katskhi Pillar, a 130 feet high limestone monolith....
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Russian Orthodox Call for “Self Sufficient” Economy
A leading official of the Russian Orthodox Church questioned “market fundamentalism” and said that “it is necessary to transfer from [an] economy of growth to [an] economy of self-sufficiency,”...
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St John Chrysostom on Marriage
John Chrysostom’s Discovery of the Blessings & Mysteries of Marriage byMike Aquilina When a man publishes so much—we have some 700 sermons and 246 letters of St. John Chrysostom’s, plus biblical...
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Jovinian Heresy Much Like that of Modernism Today!
Jovinian, or Jovinianus, (died A.D.405) was an opponent of Christian asceticism in the 4th century and was condemned as a heretic at synods convened in Rome under Pope Siricius and in Milan by St...
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On Monks, Clergy and Laity – By Elder Paisios
Before I refer to my limited experience with beginner monks, it would be good to offer some counsel for their edification while they are, for one reason or the other, still found in the world. Perhaps...
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A Truly Orthodox Perspective of Marriage
Having been married only a year and a half, I’ve recently come to the conclusion that marriage isn’t for me. Now before you start making assumptions, keep reading. I met my wife in high school when we...
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On Death To The World!
Climbing out of the Confusion As time goes by throughout the Church age, more and more layers of half-truths and lies rise up to completely burry and surround us. We are left with bits and pieces of...
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The Three Bar Cross
Dating back to the first millennium, the “Three Bar Cross” has served the Orthodox Church across the entire world. The top bar of the cross represents the mockery Christ received as He was taunted as...
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