The Unbearded Jesus: The Story of the 5th Century Mosaic of Latomou Monastery St David of Thessaloniki

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Churches and Monasteries

Rating: 10|Votes: 2

The Unbearded Jesus: The Story of the 5th Century Mosaic of Latomou Monastery St David of Thessaloniki

In a church dedicated to St David of Thessaloniki, the Tree-Dweller, or Dendrite, a monk that lived his entire life in the branches of an almond tree, a church whose foundations were a Roman temple, later destroyed as a Byzantine church, converted into a mosque and recently in the 1930’s rebuilt by Asia Minor Greeks fleeing Turkish aggression, exists a most intriguing work of art.

Venerable Adomnan, Abbot of Iona in Scotland

Commemorated: September 23 / October 6

Dmitry Lapa

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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Venerable Adomnan, Abbot of Iona in Scotland

Commemorated: September 23 / October 6

Dmitry Lapa

The young Adomnan soon became famous for his learning, brilliant knowledge of the Holy Scriptures and theology, fine teaching abilities and holiness of personal life.

“The Closer I am to God, the Farther away I am from Addiction”

Interview with former drug addict Kirill Akhmedov

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Coming to Orthodoxy

Rating: 10|Votes: 4

“The Closer I am to God, the Farther away I am from Addiction”

Interview with former drug addict Kirill Akhmedov

The path to Jesus Christ is a never-ending journey of self-improvement; it is the value that will be with you all your life, no matter what.

Orthodox Living in the Modern World: Steps to Spiritual Transformation

From a talk by Schema-Archimandrite Sergius (Bowyer)

Archimandrite Sergius (Bowyer)

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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

Rating: 7|Votes: 12

Orthodox Living in the Modern World: Steps to Spiritual Transformation

From a talk by Schema-Archimandrite Sergius (Bowyer)

Archimandrite Sergius (Bowyer)

In this talk Fr. Sergius speaks on several important themes, including the benefits of pilgrimage for helping us to encounter God, the power of the saints, moving away from an inner monologue towards a dialogue with God beginning with a consistent prayer rule, and having an attitude of blessing and thanksgiving.

St. Innocent of Alaska and Moscow

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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

St. Innocent of Alaska and Moscow