I will never forget how one day, on call, our team came to an elderly priest who had suffered a heart attack. He was lying on the bed in a dark blue cassock with a small cross in his hands. Objective data indicated cardiogenic shock. His blood pressure was extremely low. The patient was pale, with co … [Read more...]
Orthodox Academy celebrates 5 years of Instruction
GreatMartyr Euphemia Orthodox Theological Academy Greetings friends! This fall will mark our 5th year of educating and helping train others, like you, in the Orthodox theological Tradition. It’s hard to believe that 5 years have already gone by, but so much has happened in all that time. For t … [Read more...]
The Divine Liturgy Sustains the Cosmos
Sermon 21 by St. Seraphim (Zvezdenski) Translated by Fr. Zachariah Lynch Below the reader will find my translation from the Russian of sermon number 21 by St. Seraphim (Zvezdenski), On the Divine Liturgy (only one more to go!). St. Seraphim reveals, once again, to us that the Divine Liturgy … [Read more...]
On the Mystery of Ordination
A homily by St. Nicolai Velimirovich “And when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them" (Acts 6:6). By laying their hands on the chosen faithful, the Apostles consecrated Bishops, Priests and Deacons. It is apparent from this that the Christian Faith is not only a teaching but also a power. … [Read more...]
Conservative Clergy vs Liberal Clergy?
by Fr. Josiah Trenham Putting this division and categorization to rest, Fr. Josiah clearly states the truth, and gives instruction about what to do about it. Enjoy. … [Read more...]
On the Meaning and Power of a Priest’s Blessing
by St. Makary (Nevsky), Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna In sending His Disciples and Apostles to preach the Gospel, our Lord Jesus Christ gave them this command: “When you enter into some house or city, then say: ‘Peace to this house,’ or: ‘Peace to this city!’ If there is a man of peace there … [Read more...]
July 10-13, 2022 – Liturgical Practicum
The Orthodox Pastoral School, under the auspices of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest are offering a Liturgical Practicum July 10-13, 2022. Taking place in Chicago, this practicum will cover: How to Serve According to the Traditional Practices of ROCOR (Everything every Deacon and Priest … [Read more...]
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