The Rich Man, Lazarus, and Nutrition
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

The Rich Man, Lazarus, and Nutrition

Father Irenaeus Williams

In this posting I will depart from the typical commentary one would read about the rich man and Lazarus.

“All Will Be Fine!” How Elder Gabriel Miraculously Saved a Man’s Life
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

“All Will Be Fine!” How Elder Gabriel Miraculously Saved a Man’s Life

Irina Krikheli

When I came home, I was horrified to learn that my nephew—for whom I had been very worried at that time and for whom I had been praying hard to all the saints, including my beloved Elder Gabriel—had been in terrible accident. I instantly remembered the car crash on the site where I had met the elder, and I went all cold.

Miracles Through the Prayers of St. Gabriel (Urgebadze)
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Miracles Through the Prayers of St. Gabriel (Urgebadze)

Stories for the feast-day (repose) of St. Gabriel of Samtavro

Elena Detinina

“Mama! Mama!” little Alyosha shouted. Xenia froze and turned around slowly. Tears flowed and flowed down her face. She took Alyosha into her arms and cuddled him.

Ioan David, the Shepherd of God
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Ioan David, the Shepherd of God

Part 2. The greatest theology is to know God

Cristian Curte

This was where not only lay people, such as simple peasants from the nearby villages, but also monastics, came for advice, prayers and strength in the last years of his life.

Ioan David, the Shepherd of God
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Ioan David, the Shepherd of God

Part 1. Inedible sheep?

Cristian Curte

All his life, brother Ioan was neither a priest nor a monk, but a simple shepherd.