A few Thoughts about Training the Will

Archimandrite Cyprian (Pyzhov)

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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

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A few Thoughts about Training the Will

Archimandrite Cyprian (Pyzhov)

The possessor of a strong will enters the kingdom of heaven much quicker than the spineless slave to passions and bad habits. The weak man, though, is easily charmed by evil, and having no weaponry, no will of his own, he falls helplessly into the nets of the enemy.

The Gratitude of the Publican

Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

The Gratitude of the Publican

Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

But then, the question is before us: how can we learn anything about humility if that is the absolute condition to be not like the barren fig tree, but fruitful, to be a rich harvest which people may be fed.

Comment on the Meeting in Havana: a “Diplomatic” and “Orthodox” way

Archpriest Andrew Phillips

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Orthodoxy Today

Comment on the Meeting in Havana: a “Diplomatic” and “Orthodox” way

Archpriest Andrew Phillips

Below we quote comments from a letter from a correspondent in Wales. We quote from it because it raises some very relevant questions, to which we give answers, which may be of interest to all our readers.

Michael the suffering youth

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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

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Michael the suffering youth

From this time onwards news of Michael's clairvoyance begin to spread through the region. People of all backgrounds and social standing came, some for advice and instruction, others for comfort and help in their misfortunes. Everywhere he was known as blessed Mishenka, which everyone who knew him called him till his repose.

Meatfare Sunday: The Last Judgment

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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Meatfare Sunday: The Last Judgment