In this post we present and discuss an excerpt from the Suda Lexicon. Continue reading “Archilochus’ death and some interesting theological elements”
Archilochus’ death and some interesting theological elements
The anti-authoritarian and liberal spirit in Democritus
In this post we present and analyze six quotes of the ancient philosopher Democritus. Continue reading “The anti-authoritarian and liberal spirit in Democritus”
Democritus on wisdom, goodness and exercise
In this article we present and originally analyze two quotes of Democritus about wisdom, goodness of the soul and exercise. To our surpise, the meanings appear to have great similarity with Orthodox Christian beliefs. Continue reading “Democritus on wisdom, goodness and exercise”
The healing of the Soul
by Fr. Nicholas Loudovikos
We need to obtain blessing and grace in order to enter into that kind of love: to love the other from within him. From within him, not outside of him… to love like that…how can I describe it… with fondness. Can you understand what I’m saying? How different a thing that is! It is not the same as that delightful image of love that we have been taught in our day and are inclined to believe that we all are so easy when it comes to loving and regard it to be something easy. Well, it is not easy; it is necessary, we desire it, we are inclined towards it, but it requires the grace of God for one to achieve it, to promote it, so that it will bear fruits. It requires grace, it requires a special blessing. Continue reading “The healing of the Soul”
Homer on the Soul
Here we present and analyze two excerpts from Rhapsody I of Homer’s Iliad. Continue reading “Homer on the Soul”
Avarice, the Grave Sickness of the Soul
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”
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