Greatmartyr Irene of Thessalonica

Commemorated on May 5/18

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Greatmartyr Irene of Thessalonica

Commemorated on May 5/18

The holy Great Martyr Irene was born in the city of Magedon in Persia during the fourth century. She was the daughter of the pagan king Licinius, and her parents named her Penelope.

New Martyr Ephraim

Commemorated on May 5/18

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New Martyr Ephraim

Commemorated on May 5/18

The holy New Martyr and wonderworker Ephraim was born in Greece on September 14, 1384. His father died when the saint was young, and his pious mother was left to care for seven children by herself.

Christ is Risen! Part 6b. The Resurrection of the Body

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou

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Theology

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Christ is Risen! Part 6b. The Resurrection of the Body

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou

So if Christ did not rise, then we also will not rise. And if we cannot rise, then Christ also did not rise. To deny our future resurrection is to deny Christ’s resurrection. And conversely, to deny Christ’s resurrection is to deny our resurrection and to deny eternal life itself.

Should We Believe Our Dreams? Part 2

Archpriest Andrei Ovchinnikov

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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

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Should We Believe Our Dreams? Part 2

Archpriest Andrei Ovchinnikov

Trust in dreams intensifies the state of self-delusion, convinces us that we are right, and often makes our spiritual healing impossible.

Venerable David of the Gareji Monastery, Georgia

Commemorated on May 7

Venerable David of the Gareji Monastery, Georgia
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Venerable David of the Gareji Monastery, Georgia

Commemorated on May 7

Saint David of Gareji first settled in the outskirts of Tbilisi, the new capital of Georgia. Through his wondrous preaching, Saint David converted many fire-worshippers and brought people of many creeds to the Christian Faith.