Also, as those who have traveled a long hard road, weighed down by the labors of their journey, in finding a shady tree, take their ease for a moment and continue their journey rejuvenated, so now in this time of the Fast, this sorrowful and laborious journey, the Holy Fathers have planted the life-giving Cross, for our relief and refreshment, to encourage and make easier the labors that lie ahead.
Fr. John Whiteford
In Deuteronomy 28:66-67, Moses talks about fearing the day and night. What all is going on there? Verse 66 is quoted in the hymns for the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, as Christ our Life hanging before our eyes, but what does the rest of the verse mean? Fr. John Whiteford talks about this verse so pertinent to the Sunday of the Cross.
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Venerable father Seraphim, chosen and well-pleasing to Christ, blessed protector and radiant beacon of the Orthodox Faith and the Russian land, the miraculous image of salvation was revealed in thee, for by thy works thou didst strive for the priceless mystery of the Kingdom of Heaven. Unto thine intercessions we run, and a song of praise we bring unto thee, crying out with love: Rejoice O venerable wonder-worker Seraphim of Vyritsa!
Dmitry Lapa
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“Have faith and wholeheartedly trust God Who will never abandon those who Love Him”—these words belong to St. Cuthbert, “the wonderworker of the English land” who lived more than 1300 years ago. It is indisputable that St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne is the most beloved and venerated English saint throughout the history of the country.
Alexandr Cvejkus
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I awoke today with the remembrance of Archimandrite Cyprian in my head. For those who are unfamiliar with the name, Archimandrite Cyprian was the world famous iconographer of Jordanville.