ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
by Panayiotis Christou
During the fourth century A.D. there appeared within the Church a strong movement of withdrawal from organized society to the desert, a movement which grew ever larger during the subsequent period. Continue reading “The monastic life in the eastern orthodox Church – The origin of the monastic life”
St. Maximus was born in the late 6th century, in Palestine – according to the earliest version of his life. He was well-educated, and served the Emperor Heraclius (610-641) for a time at the Byzantine Imperial court. Continue reading “Saint Maximus the Confessor”
This post constitutes a small tribute to Saint Basil the Great, ‘the lion of Christ‘. Continue reading “Saint Basil the Great; the ‘lion of Christ’ – Christian Philanthropy”
As Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia says: “It’s great to walk, to work, to move and to have your health. But first you should have your spiritual health. Your spiritual health is fundamental, then comes bodily health. Almost all sicknesses come from the lack of trust in God and this creates stress” Continue reading “Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia; The sanctity of the parents is the best way of bringing up children in the Lord”
As Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia says: “It’s great to walk, to work, to move and to have your health. But first you should have your spiritual health. Your spiritual health is fundamental, then comes bodily health. Almost all sicknesses come from the lack of trust in God and this creates stress” Continue reading “Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia; On the upbringing of children”
What is Paradise? Saint Porphyrios tells us:
“It is Christ. Paradise begins here and now. It is exactly the same: those who experience Christ here on earth, experience Paradise… Our task is to attempt to find a way to enter into the light of Christ“. Continue reading “Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia – The way of Love”
