How Zacchaeus Reclaimed Paradise

Fr. James Guirguis

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How Zacchaeus Reclaimed Paradise

Fr. James Guirguis

Zacchaeus demonstrates his willingness to struggle to know God. He may look foolish as a grown man who is climbing into a tree. He probably got sweaty and dirty. It took effort. But it was all worth it wasn’t it?

Righteous Maxim of Totma, fool-for-Christ

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Righteous Maxim of Totma, fool-for-Christ

He was made a priest, and for forty-five years he lead the ascetic life of a fool-for-Christ, abiding in ceaseless prayer, fasting, nakedness, and with total disregard for his own body.

Venerable Paul of Thebes

Commemorated on January 15

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Venerable Paul of Thebes

Commemorated on January 15

Settling into a mountain cave, Saint Paul dwelt there for ninety-one years, praying incessantly to God both day and night.

My Tongue—Friend or Foe?

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov

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My Tongue—Friend or Foe?

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov

The identity of every one of us is unique and, moreover, can never be reproduced. It would seem that all have a soul and body, with much in common with one another to be found, but all the same, appearance, poise, and manner of dress are always individual, and especially our language, speech, words. Tell me a few words and I will tell you much about your soul.

St. Anthony the Founder of Monasticism in Georgia

Commemorated on January 19

St. Anthony the Founder of Monasticism in Georgia
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St. Anthony the Founder of Monasticism in Georgia

Commemorated on January 19

Our holy father Anton of Martqopi arrived in Georgia in the 6th century with the rest of the Thirteen Syrian Fathers and settled in Kakheti to preach the Gospel of Christ.