Apostles' (Peter & Paul) Fast. By Monastic Charter: Strict Fast (Bread, Vegetables, Fruits)
Venerable Sampson the Hospitable of Constantinople (530).,
St. Joanna the Myrrh-bearer (1st c.).,
New Hieromartyrs Alexander and Vladimir priests (1918).,
New Hieromartyr Peter priest (1939).,
Uncovering of the holy relics of Optina Elders: Ambrose, Leonid, Macarius, Anatole I, Anatole II, Barsanuphius, Hilarion (1998).,
Venerable Serapion of Kozha Lake (1611).,
Venerable Severus, presbyter of Interocrea in Italy (6th c.).,
Venerable George of Mt. Athos and Georgia (1066) (Georgia).,
Venerable Martin of Turov (1146).,
We know the power of fasting and its significance at least from the fact that it is somehow particularly hated by our enemy the devil.
St. Barsanuphius
The Cross is a weapon against the devil. It is the lighthouse that helps us find our way in the sea of earthly troubles. The Cross is love that enables us to live and learn to love one another.
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Meditation is when a person attempts to climb into Heaven using his own power and pride. Meanwhile, prayer is all about trust in God. We ask God for mercy and love – and God hears us.
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Loneliness can be a step towards our sanctity if we see it as our God-given opportunity to turn to Him in prayer and to restore our unity with Him.
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The day of Easter is not a 100% guarantee of free entry into Paradise. However, when a believer who goes to church regularly dies on Easter day, it does matter for his soul.
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Darkness can’t coexist with love and light. Ye cannot serve God and mammon (Cf. Matthew 6: 24). You can’t divide your heart and your life. You’ve got to choose yes or no.
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We know the power of fasting and its significance at least from the fact that it is somehow particularly hated by our enemy the devil.
St. Barsanuphius
The Cross is a weapon against the devil. It is the lighthouse that helps us find our way in the sea of earthly troubles. The Cross is love that enables us to live and learn to love one another.
Read full
Meditation is when a person attempts to climb into Heaven using his own power and pride. Meanwhile, prayer is all about trust in God. We ask God for mercy and love – and God hears us.
Read full
Loneliness can be a step towards our sanctity if we see it as our God-given opportunity to turn to Him in prayer and to restore our unity with Him.
Read full
The day of Easter is not a 100% guarantee of free entry into Paradise. However, when a believer who goes to church regularly dies on Easter day, it does matter for his soul.
Read full
Darkness can’t coexist with love and light. Ye cannot serve God and mammon (Cf. Matthew 6: 24). You can’t divide your heart and your life. You’ve got to choose yes or no.
Read full