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Saint Nikephoros, a martyr was not just an example of Christian virtue and devotion to God, but also a vivid illustration of the truth that even a sacrifice of life will mean nothing in the eyes of God if given without love.
The Orthodox Church approaches the Great Lent which will start on February 23rd according to the Julian calendar. In order to prepare for the Lenten journey, the Church gives us four pre-lenten weeks to help us understand why we fast.
"Paschal joy reaches down to the gloomiest, darkest and most hopeless corners; its brings light even to the most sorrowful and unbelieving souls. Here are some highlights of the Great and Holy Pascha at different times of my life," writes Tatyana…