Homily on the Prodigal Son

St. Cyril of Alexandria

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Homily on the Prodigal Son

St. Cyril of Alexandria

It is our duty, therefore, to conform ourselves to that which God wills: for He heals those who are sick; He raises those who are fallen; He gives a helping hand to those who have stumbled; He brings back him who has wandered; He forms anew unto a praiseworthy and blameless life those who were wallowing in the mire of sin; He seeks those who were lost; He raises as from the dead those who had suffered the spiritual death. Let us also rejoice: let us, in company with the holy angels, praise Him as being good, and loving unto men; as gentle, and not remembering evil. For if such is our state of mind, Christ will receive us.

Stepanida Vepsina, Vasily Kaleda. “Any Illness is a Cross”, a Frank Talk on Psychiatry

Vasily Kaleda, Stepanida Vepsina

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Stepanida Vepsina, Vasily Kaleda. “Any Illness is a Cross”, a Frank Talk on Psychiatry

Vasily Kaleda, Stepanida Vepsina

What is modern psychiatry like? Why are people suffering from mental diseases often treated as lepers? And what should you do if you or any of your relatives become mentally ill?

St. Arsenius of Iqalto in Georgia

Commemorated on February 6

St. Arsenius of Iqalto in Georgia
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St. Arsenius of Iqalto in Georgia

Commemorated on February 6

Saint Arsen of Iqalto was a translator, researcher, compiler of manuscripts, hymnographer, philosopher, and a great defender of the Georgian Christian Faith.

Martyr Julian of Emesa

Commemorated on February 6

Martyr Julian of Emesa
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Martyr Julian of Emesa

Commemorated on February 6

He was a skilled physician, and healed illnesses not only of the body but also of the soul, and he converted many people to faith in Christ the Savior.

Virgin-martyrs Martha and Mary and their brother Lycarion at Tanis (Hermopolis) in Egypt

Commemorated on February 6

Virgin-martyrs Martha and Mary and their brother Lycarion at Tanis (Hermopolis) in Egypt
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Virgin-martyrs Martha and Mary and their brother Lycarion at Tanis (Hermopolis) in Egypt

Commemorated on February 6

They were arrested together with their brother Lykarion. All three were crucified, and during the execution their mother came to them, encouraging them in their sufferings for Christ.