St. Seraphim (Chichagov)
Vladyka was distinguished by his many talents, which were used for the glory of God.
Priest Alexei Shishkin
This theme raises the question of what an Orthodox Christian should be like in certain circumstances. He must be Orthodox: an Orthodox Christian on a trolleybus, an Orthodox walking down the street, an Orthodox entering a church, an Orthodox working. What makes him different from other people is that he makes efforts to fulfill the commandments of God, to pray, and to turn to God with his heart.
A real Christian remains one everywhere—in everyday life, in communication with a stranger; a seller or a buyer, a boss or a subordinate. For a Christian everything is subordinated to the same Gospel law, which is the basis of his spiritual life.
Christian education, once begun, must continue in childhood, adolescence, and youth.
Let no one dream of being good and serving God as he should unless he rids himself of self-pity and fights not only against great passions, but also against small ones.
Ariadna Nefedkina
There is a place for God even in the most turbulent flow of life.
The success of spiritual struggle, true repentance, and correction of our shortcomings depends on the habit of listening to and looking closely at the movements and desires of the heart.
Fr. James Guirguis
The Lord in speaking this parable reminds us that we have a part to play in our own salvation.
Bishop Pakhomy of Pokrovsk and Nikolaevka
Commemorating this holy icon, we turn to the Mother of God, asking Her to protect us from troubles and give us strength. But do we fully understand what it means to entrust ourselves to Her care?
Alexandra Gripas
We were in utter despair. Only my grandmother tried to calm us down and said, “If the Lord allows this, we must humble ourselves and hope for the mercy of the Lord.”
Metropolitan Serafim (Joanta)
The Eucharist is the principal sacrament of the Church, which creates it.
Metropolitan Vladimir (Sabodan)
Only the Lord, in whose hand the whole world and all human lives are held, has the authority and miraculous power to fully help a person.
Metropolitan Luke (Kovalenko)
To avoid being a stumbling block to anyone, we need to learn meekness and humility.
Priest Alexei Taakh
Don’t let sadness overcome your soul. Remember that sadness does not belong to you, but is an external force that can lead you to despondency.
St. John of Kronstadt
Only a very pure heart can love all people, and no person has ever had such a pure heart as the Mother of God.
Archpriest Vyacheslav Reznikov
In order to emerge from the darkness surrounding us and come to God, one must do everything in such a way that no praise or thanks is received from anyone.
Peter Davydov
How much time and effort does it take to learn at least the basics of this science—to master the ability not to condemn, but to give place to God. Because He knows better.
Patriarch Tikhon (Bellavin)
What does one say to a city that has lost everything, including its best sons? The holy Patriarch Tikhon, whose memory we celebrate today, came to grieving Yaroslavl as its former archpastor, now Patriarch, to try to assuage their sorrow.
First, glorify God, thank Him and ask for guidance, and then look after your desires and decisions!
Fr. Peter Heers
This lecture was given by Fr. Peter Heers at the invitation of the Metropolitan of Paphos, Cyprus, His Eminence Tychikos, on August 19th, 2024 at the University of Paphos.