Авва Макарий и вор
— Мы ничего не внесли в этот мир, ясно, что ничего не можем и унести отсюда. Да будет благословен Господь во всём!
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The YouTube channel Roots of Orthodoxy is run by a Roman Catholic named Jonathan Cabada, who falsely presents himself as Orthodox while promoting ecumenism, giving publicity to heterodox clergy, and attacking the Orthodox Church.
Why the Church of Greece Celebrates the Protection of the Theotokos on Oct. 28
Commemorating Prime Minister Metaxas’ historic rejection of Mussolini’s ultimatum and the Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God, Greeks celebrate faith, courage, and national unity.
The Word vs. the World
There is no longer one common word or story for man to align himself with. Instead, all views and stories of our origin and purpose are accepted as equally valid. This can be seen as nothing less than a direct rejection of truth itself. We have substituted “the Truth” for “my truth.”
The Catholic Saint Who Almost Became Orthodox
Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei, was dismayed by the liberalizing "reforms" that followed Vatican II. In 1967, he traveled to Greece to explore the possibility of becoming Orthodox. In the end, he decided to stay put and pursue a "conservative revolution" within the Roman Church. Then, last week, Pope Leo XIV's recent move to break up Opus Dei. It's a lesson in the futility of Catholic "traditionalism"—and the need for Holy Orthodoxy.
St. John Lampadistes, Wonderworker of All Cyprus
St. John Lampadistes, whose feast day is October 4/17, was a young ascetic in 10th century Cyprus.
St. Kosmas the Hymnographer: Poet, Bishop, and Defender of Icons
The bishop of Maiuma and adopted brother of St. John of Damascus is often forgotten in comparison to his legendary sibling but nevertheless contributed beautiful hymns to the Church and stood against Emperor Leo III during the period of iconoclasm.