Before the Pannikhida for Archbishop John of San Francisco

Sermon by Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of Eastern America and New York (+1985)

Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky)

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Before the Pannikhida for Archbishop John of San Francisco

Sermon by Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of Eastern America and New York (+1985)

Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky)

When he was still a young man in Harbin, the equally-spiritual monastic, hieromonk Methodius (Yogl), noted perceptively that we all stand up for prayer, but Vladyka John does not need to stand, he is always in a prayerful mood…

Dostoevsky and the Sins of the Nation

Fr. Stephen Freeman

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Dostoevsky and the Sins of the Nation

Fr. Stephen Freeman

For many, the idea that we are somehow responsible for the sins of others, or can repent on their behalf is counter-intuitive and deeply troubling. It is distinctly non individualistic. However, it is a cornerstone of Orthodox devotion. Dostoevsky presented a very popular version of this teaching in the words of the fictitious character, the Elder Zosima, in his The Brothers Karamozov.

Sunspots in Scripture

Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon

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Sunspots in Scripture

Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon

The account of Ananias and Sapphira is arguably the most frightening story in the New Testament.

Apathy Epidemic

John Valadez

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Apathy Epidemic

John Valadez

Sleeper, Christ is calling you. Arise from the apathy epidemic and open your eyes to a cause for life and give up your senseless world. Refuse the dreamland of this age and drift from the pools of the lukewarm.

No Need to Fear the Antichrist

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No Need to Fear the Antichrist

Recently a friend sent me a conversation from some of the Greek elders on Mount Athos regarding the end times.