The Sunday Before the Nativity

Epistle, Gospel readings and commentary

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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

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The Sunday Before the Nativity

Epistle, Gospel readings and commentary

Great indeed was the faith of Abraham. For while in the case of Abel, and of Noah, and of Enoch, there was an opposition of reasonings only, and it was necessary to go beyond human reasonings; in this case it was necessary not only to go beyond human reasonings, but to manifest also something more.

Venerable Samthann, Abbess of Clonbroney in Ireland

Commemorated December 18/31

Dmitry Lapa

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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

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Venerable Samthann, Abbess of Clonbroney in Ireland

Commemorated December 18/31

Dmitry Lapa

St. Samthann was distantly related to St. Patrick who lived over 200 years before her. As a child she was given to the Irish king Cridan to be brought up. When Samthann grew up, the king found her a suitable, rich candidate as a husband. But the future ascetic did not wish to marry, but rather to live in chastity, prayer and service to God.

Christmas is more than a day in Orthodox church

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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

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Christmas is more than a day in Orthodox church

A group of Hillsboro residents practicing centuries-old traditions of Orthodox Christianity does not need reminders that “Jesus is the reason for the season.” Observances of Christ’s birth started for them in mid-November, and will continue for many days after Dec. 25.

John Lennon’s Imagine is ‘heart-chilling’, says bishop in Christmas homily

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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

John Lennon’s Imagine is ‘heart-chilling’, says bishop in Christmas homily

Bishop Davies says society must not attempt to achieve 'cohesion' by purging references to Christianity.

If you hate Christmas, feel free to ignore it and let the rest of us celebrate in peace

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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

If you hate Christmas, feel free to ignore it and let the rest of us celebrate in peace

Please can we give these endless moanings about Christmas a rest?