Righteous Lot was afflicted night and day, living amidst profligate and licentious people. He was oppressed, seeing their shameful acts. Nevertheless, he didn’t judge any of them, […]
True Fasting
Let us impose restraint on all the senses, as all of them can lead to sin. If, for example, you fast from food, but allow your sight to […]
1st Sunday of the fast. Sunday of Orthodoxy
(John. 1, 44-52) Orthodoxy is Christ Orthodoxy isn’t a philosophic system or religion that forces us to suffer hardships, to be disciplined, or that has a list […]
On Religion
The Christian religion transforms man and heals him. However, the main prerequisite for man to understand and discern the truth is humility. Selfishness kills man’s mind, confuses him, […]
Overcoming temptation
In time of temptation do not leave your position; do not desert it; you should not show another’s fault; do not seek justice; but by keeping silent until […]
About Fasting
Α young man is talking with an Elder at the Holy Mountain. “My child, fasting is as old as we are. It was given to us in Paradise when God […]
Cheesefare Sunday
(Matt. 6, 14-21) Our treasure is our love of God Great Lent is a time for us to return to God. Because of our sins we […]
Prayer and Fasting …St. elder Iakovos Tsalikis of Evia
St. elder Iakovos Tsalikis of Evia “Fasting is a commandment of God. Because of this, we should also fast, my children. I have not neglected fasting in my 70 […]
Prayer makes us strong and robust
As fire makes iron such that it cannot be touched, so frequent prayers make the mind more robust in the war of the enemy. Therefore, they try with […]
Meatfare Sunday
(Matt. 25, 31-46) Before the criteria of God Today is Judgment Sunday, and in order for us to be prepared, our Church calls us to think of everything […]