ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
By Protopresbyter George Metallinos (Dean of the Athens University School of Theology)
If we wished to conventionally define Christianity, as Orthodoxy, we would say it is the experiencing of the presence of the Uncreated (=of God) throughout history, and the potential of creation (=mankind) becoming God “by Grace”. Continue reading “Orthodoxy as therapy”
Fotis Kondoglou
‘Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near’ (Lk. 12, 33)
‘Avarice is the root of all evils’ (I Tim. 6, 10) Continue reading “Avarice, the Grave Sickness of the Soul”
Saint Paisios the Athonite
When people see everything with good thoughts, they’re cleansed and given Grace by God. Continue reading “See everything with good thoughts”
Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi
In accordance with the teachings of our God-bearing Fathers, the powers of the soul are four: wisdom, prudence, courage and righteousness. Continue reading “The power of the soul”
THE ORTHODOX PSYCHOTHERAPY
Before to speak about psychotherapy, one has first to point out, that today, modern Orthodox Christians are fully accepting the contemporary psychiatry and psychotherapy as a part of the valid medical treatment. Continue reading “What is “psychotherapy” in the context of Orthodox Christianity? (Part II)”
By Alexander Lapin
INTRODUCTION
To answer the question posed in the title of this article, one have to ask first about what is the Orthodox Christianity? Continue reading “What is “psychotherapy” in the context of Orthodox Christianity? (Part I)”
Novo Scriptorium 