The Stages of Spiritual Life
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

The Stages of Spiritual Life

Part 1: “Exodus from Egypt” and “Wandering in the Desert”

Monk Theologos (Kadar)

The story of the Exodus of the chosen people from Egypt, their wandering through the desert and entering of the Promised Land reflect the stages of the ascetic’s spiritual life on his path to Paradise.

The Path to Baptism
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

The Path to Baptism

The French Anchoress Mary Magdalene. Part 2

Hieromonk Nektary (Sokolov)

Finally the day arrived that Marie Madeleine had been so diligently preparing for and what the Lord had guided her to in His all-wise ways was fulfilled.

Those Who Love St. Spyridon
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Those Who Love St. Spyridon

Three stories

Elena Dolgacheva

Olga, surprised at herself, poured out her troubles to old man depicted on the icon as if he were alive.

Helping St. Herman’s Helpers. An Address to Those Who Wish to Help the Alaska Clergy
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Helping St. Herman’s Helpers. An Address to Those Who Wish to Help the Alaska Clergy

There is a certain joy and peace that comes to any of us when we take care of our brothers and sisters in need of our help.

The Fast of the Joy of the Nativity of Christ
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

The Fast of the Joy of the Nativity of Christ

Archimandrite Justin (Parvu)

Therefore, act according to your conscience, not according to what your body dictates to you. For can train it and shape it as you live your whole life.