Saint John of Kronstadt on the Nativity of Christ
The Word became flesh; that is, the Son of God, co-eternal with God the Father…
Saint John of Kronstadt on the Incarnation
If God had not been incarnate upon earth, if He had not made us godly,…
Saint John of Kronstadt on the Nativity of the Theotokos
What joy does the Nativity of the Mother of God bring us? Let us explain…
Saint Gregory Palamas on Prayer
Prayer changes from entreaty to thanksgiving, and meditation on the divine truths of faith fills…
Saint Gregory Palamas on the Sin of Adam
Adam chose the treason of the serpent, the originator of evil, in preference to God’s…
Saint Gregory Palamas on the Ever-Virginity of the Theotokos
So, in order to render the Virgin worthy of this sublime purpose, God marked this…
Saint Gregory Palamas on Joachim and Anna
A vow was given by those who marvelously begot her to return her that was…
Saint Gregory Palamas on Ceaseless Prayer
Let not one think, my fellow Christian, that only priests and monks need to pray…
Saint Gregory Palamas on Interpretation
The leaders of any given evil heresy also attempt to interpret their writings, but their…
Saint Gregory Palamas on Holy Succession
If from one burning lamp someone lights another, then another from that one, and so…
Saint Theodore the Studite on Instructing Others
Since there are many and diverse characters, the method of instructing should also be implemented…
Saint Basil the Great on Salvation in the Monastic Life
Do not think that all who live in a monastery are saved, the bad as…
Saint Anthony the Great on the Attainment of Virtue
One should not say that it is impossible to reach a virtuous life; but one…
Saint Basil the Great on giving thanks to the Creator
As thou takest thy seat at table, pray. As thou liftest the loaf, offer thanks…
Archbishop Averky on the Healing of the Paralytic
With His one word alone, the Lord healed an invalid who had lain for 38…