Orthodox Wisdom
Readings of the Writings and Lives of Orthodox Christian Saints. These recordings are free to download and share. All I ask is that you do so respectfully and reference this channel. You can also contact me, Timothy Honeycutt, at: orthodoxwisdom1@gmail.com. Glory to Jesus Christ!
Episodes
On Orthodoxy in America & Its Future - St. Nikolai Velimirović
St. Nikolai's words from the mid-twentieth century are still relevant for American Orthodoxy today.📖 An excerpt from: St Nikolai Velimirovich on Orthodoxy in America & Its Futurehttps://www.orthodoxhistory.org/2018/07/18/st-nikolai-velimirovich-orthodoxy-america-future/🎧 Orthodoxy in the USA - Fr. Seraphim Rosehttps://youtu.be/RIV6f31AWhY🎧 The Seven Phrases Christ Spoke on the Cross - St.
On Hospitality — Sayings of the Desert Fathers
Wisdom from the desert fathers of early Orthodox monasticism regarding welcoming others, showing hospitality, fasting, breaking one's own fast, among other matters. Note: Geronda is Greek for "Elder"📖 Text is from the Gerondikon (Sayings of the Desert Fathers)https://stanthonysmonastery.org/products/the-sayings-of-the-desert-fathers?srsltid=AfmBOooimpVQkQjsICBvWiDr87lPYCY9j_S5hpuDZY_
These Days the Devil is Roaming Free - St. Paisios the Athonite
St. Paisios arms us with the knowledge of how the devil works, how we can overcome his deceptions, and how to unite ourselves to Christ. "The devil can harm us only if," teaches St. Paisios, "we allow him to have power over us."0:00 Intro0:15 When We Sin We Give Rights to Temptation3:21 Confession Deprives the Devil of His Rights5:51 The Devil Will Not Approach a Pure Creature
Address on Christmas Day - St. Sebastian of San Francisco & Jackson
Christ is born! St. Sebastian offers a brief but thought-provoking homily for this glorious feast.📖 A reading from this important vook: The complete works of St. Sebastian: Beacon From the Bayhttps://www.amazon.com/Beacon-Bay-Collected-Sebastian-Francisco/dp/B0DP1FNJCV🎧 Life of St. Sebastian (five parts): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzFKi22k2KYiAmhiJ6mQaberXVJ0FZePY🎧 The Nativity of our Lor
On God As Judge - St. Justin Popovic
St. Justin Popovic (+1979) the great Serbian theologian of the 20th century, explains the nature and veracity of God being Judge of all creation. "It is natural for the heavenly Sower," writes St. Justin, "who has abundantly sown the seed of eternal, divine truths in the earth of the human soul, to come and see how much of that seed has rotted in the mire of lust, been strangled by
The Ecumenical Offensive as a Tool of Geopolitics (Dec 4, 2025) - Met. Luke of Zaporizhzhia
Met. Luke of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) delivered this address on December 4, 2025 at the conference titled: "The Crucifixion of Orthodoxy in the 21st Century: Spiritual Wars, Ecumenical Offensive, and Global Politics" hosted by Center for Geostrategic Studies in Belgrade, Serbia.📖 The Ecumenical Offensive as a Tool of Geopolitics: Media, Finances, and Diplomacy of the Vatican a
On ROCOR & Its Canonicity - Elder Ephraim of Arizona
For a very breif time in 1991, Elder Ephraim (+2019) was a member of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR). Compelled to address his reasons for joining the Synod, Elder Ephraim composed this statement explaining the position of ROCOR and its canonicity. His statement is valuable to all Orthodox Christians in today's struggle against the heresy of Ecumenism and for the unity of th
How St. Porphyrios Served the Divine Liturgy
A spiritual son of St. Porphyrios describes how the elder served Christ with incredible love and devotion in the Divine Liturgy.A reading from “Father Porphyrios: The Discerning, The Foreseeing, The Healer” by Anargyros J. Kalliatsos, p. 52-54🎧 To Be A Christian You Must Become A Poet - St. Porphyrioshttps://youtu.be/sp_NV5zj9wo🎧 Noetic Sound Waves of the Heart - From the Life of St. Porphyrioshtt
St. Paisius Velichkovsky: "The Most Important Saint of Recent Times" - Fr. Seraphim Rose
Written in 1972, Fr. Seraphim Rose draws attention to the significance of St. Paisius Velichkovsky (+1794) for us today, stating, "...for Orthodox Christians of the 20th century there is no more important Holy Father of recent times than Blessed Paisius Velichkovsky."A reading of Fr. Seraphim Rose's Introduction to: "Blessed Paisius Velichkovsky: The Man Behind the Philokalia&qu
Boredom & Despondency - St. Seraphim of Sarov
St. Seraphim addresses two related spiritual diseases that plague many at various times, offering insight into how to overcome them and remain close to Christ.This reading comes from: Life and Teaching of St. Seraphim of Sarov📖 Life and Teaching of St. Seraphim of Sarovhttps://churchsupplies.jordanville.org/products/life-and-teaching-of-saint-seraphim-of-sarov?srsltid=AfmBOopmeXl6e0F3AWUW23i0Sy5XO
The Struggle Against the Passions - St. Paisios the Athonite
St. Paisios provides guidance on fighting the sins and passions that plague us, and how to win the battle to receive a heavenly crown.A reading from Spiritual Counsels, Vol. V: Passions and Virtues by St. Paisios, p. 21-36📖 Spiritual Counsels, Vol. V: Passions and Virtues by St. Paisioshttps://www.holycross.org/products/passions-and-virtues-elder-paisios?srsltid=AfmBOoosr8olgBCwD0SYQ-GFS_bfXyRVYAs
On Paradise - St. John of Damascus
What was the nature of paradise? How should we understand the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? St. John of Damascus explains this and more.A reading from Chapter 2, Book 11 of the Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith 📖 Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith by St. John of Damascushttps://stanthonysmonastery.org/products/exact-exposition-of-the-orthodox-faith?srsltid=A
The Doctrine of The Holy Trinity - St. Gregory Palamas
St. Gregory details the nature and characteristics of the Triune God: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit. A reading from Homily 8 (p. 55-58) from Saint Gregory Palamas: The Homilies📖 Saint Gregory Palamas: The Homilieshttps://mountthabor.com/products/saint-gregory-palamas-the-homilies🎧 The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ - Homily by St. Gregory Palamashttps://youtu.be/DHG2gakIqdQ🎧 The Filioque: From
On Peace of Soul - St. Seraphim of Sarov
St. Seraphim describes peace of soul in Christ and how to preserve this peace. As the saint says, "One must by every means strive to preserve peace of soul and not to be disturbed by offences from others..."This reading comes from: Life and Teaching of St. Seraphim of Sarov📖 Life and Teaching of St. Seraphim of Sarovhttps://churchsupplies.jordanville.org/products/life-and-teaching-of-sai
On Intrusive Thoughts & Delusions - St. Silouan the Athonite
St. Silouan the Athonite writes on battling intrusive thoughts and recognizing delusions, emphasizing that we must "fight the enemy with the weapon of humility".A reading from "Saint Silouan the Athonite" by St. Sophrony the Athonite, p. 440-447📖 Saint Silouan the Athonite by St. Sophrony the Athonitehttps://www.holycross.org/products/saint-silouan-the-athonite📖 Spiritual Couns
A Jew's Miraculous Conversion & Overcoming Hatred of Jews (The Way of a Pilgrim)
Edifying excerpts from "The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way" concerning Jews and Orthodox Christianity. This reading is from the R.M. French translation of "The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way", p. 112-114, 139-140"Starets" means "Elder" in Russian🎧 Full audiobook:https://youtu.be/wh2Orojo1z0?si=LsyAccwIt7IzK94B⛪ FIND an
An Orthodox View of Heart Transplants - Met. Philaret of New York
Written in 1968, Met. Philaret examines the spiritual implications of the phenomenon of replacing a man's heart. It's worth noting that nothing here is said about replacement of other organs and therefore the listener should be wary to draw unnecessary conclusions from these words from Met. Philaret. Additionally, Met. Philaret does not address those who wish to be organ donors or who wish
"There Must Be Heresies Among You" (1 Cor 11:19) - Archbishop Averky of Jordanville
Drawing upon St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop Averky examines this teaching from St. Paul and how modernists and ecumenists can and do twist it to their liking.📖 "There Must Be Heresies Among You" (1 Cor 11:19) (Orthodox Life, July-August, 1994)https://orthodoxlifemagazines.blogspot.com/🎧 Archbishop Averky: His Significance for the Ecumenical Orthodox Church - by Fr. Seraphim Rosehttps://
The Virtue of Bees - St. Basil the Great
St. Basil's mediation on the many virtues of bees and how Christians do well to imitate them. "Imitate the character of the bee," writes St. Basil, "because it constructs its honeycomb without injuring anyone or destroying another's fruit."An excerpt from homily eight of the Hexaemeron, a collection of nine homilies on the six days of creation. Note: in St. Basil’s time
Icons are Idolatry? St. Nikephoros Debates Emperor Leo V
The same arguments against icons today are found in this 9th century debate between the Patriarch of Constantinople and the Emperor. As St. Nikephoros said, "But the ‘Logos became flesh [Jn. 1:14].' He was a man seen by men, otherwise we could not reproduce in pictures what is unseen."Text is from the Life of St. Nikephoros of Constantinople found in the The Great Synaxaristes of the
Marriage & Family Life - Tsarina St. Alexandra Feodorovna Romanov
Excerpts from her 1917 diary from the section on marriage, family, and children. The wife of Tsar St. Nicholas II, Tsarina St. Alexandra's simple and beautiful words come from her small diary bound in light blue fabric sewn by the Tsarina herself with a small cross embroidered in the corner. On the inside of the cover, written by the hand of Her Majesty, is a simple “Alix, 1917.”📖 Garden of th
Hope for Departed Non-Orthodox - St. John Maximovitch
St. John Maximovitch appears in a vision and comforts a young man who was grieving the death of his mother. As the young man understood, "[St. John] affirms the Church’s prohibition of offering public prayers for the departed non-orthodox, but also affirms the teaching that private prayers for them are of great value and should be encouraged."📖 Read the text of this recording here:https:
Return To Your First Love (Rev. 2:4) - Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios
We all have times of apathy, boredom, and a general cooling off of our once fiery zeal. Elder Athanasios draws out valuable lessons from Christ’s words in Revelation to help us regain our zeal and our love for Christ.A reading from Lesson 10 (Rev. 2:4-7) on Revelation by Elder Athanasios MitilinaiosElder Athanasios Mitilinaios, a dynamic and beloved preacher, abbot of the Monastery of Komnineiou a
The Life of St. Olga of Alaska
A reading of the Life of St. Olga of Alaska, published by the Orthodox Church in America who glorified her as a saint in June 2025. St. Olga's life is very accessible to us who live in the world. She was a matushka and a mother of 13 children, always offering hospitality and whatever she could to those in need. Her quiet and sacrificial labors did not end when she reposed; many have found divi
The Way To Evangelize & Debate Like A Saint - St. Porphyrios
How should Orthodox Christians share their faith? As an Athonite who spent many years as a priest in a busy Greek city, St. Porphyrios points us in the right direction.A reading from "Wounded by Love" p. 186-188📖 Wounded by Love: The Life and the Wisdom of Elder Porphyrioshttps://www.holycross.org/products/wounded-by-love-the-life-and-the-wisdom-of-elder-porphyrios?srsltid=AfmBOoorE21YcZ
Will the Heterodox Be Saved? - Met. Philaret of New York
Many answers to this question are offered today. Here we have a detailed answer from a saintly bishop. His answer may leave the listener wanting more, but with patience and consideration, the wisdom contained therein shines brighter and brighter.📖 Read the text of this recording here:http://orthodoxinfo.com/inquirers/metphil_heterodox.aspx🎧 The Life of Metropolitan Philaret of New Yorkhttps://yout
Godless Teachings Must Be Condemned & Their Books Should Be Burned - St. Athanasios Parios
From the publisher: In the 1790s, the brightest promises of the Enlightenment turned violent with the eruption of the French Revolution. Europe watched in shock as the French, intoxicated with promises of freedom, equality, and reason, sent their king — along with thousands of nobles, clergy, and commoners — to the guillotine. Legitimate fears that the revolution might destabilize the entire conti
Who are the True Christian Patriots? - Met. Philaret of New York
Metropolitan Philaret of New York, a Russian bishop who served in the United States and Australia, describes the criteria for true Christian Patriotism and why being a patriot is virtuous.This is an excerpt from: Patriotism & War - Metropolitan Philaret of New York🎧 https://youtu.be/Za6rSKXyulM📖 https://www.orthodoxethos.com/post/patriotism-war-metropolitan-philaret-of-new-york-excerpt-from-on
The Struggle Against Thoughts - St. Paisios the Athonite
St. Paisios provides guidance on essential questions about the inner life of thoughts that we deal with our entire lives. A reading from Spiritual Counsels, Vol. 3: Spiritual Struggle by St. Paisios, p. 62-760:12 Spiritual Life is Based on Thought8:03 Cultivating Good Thoughts12:07 The Purification of the Mind and the Heart14:28 We Must Not Be Suspicious21:23 Conversing with Thoughts24:30 Consenti
Nihilism, Vaccines, Confessing the Faith, & Resisting Evil Rulers - Elder Justin Parvu
An interview with Elder Justin Parvu of Petru Vodă Monastery (Romania) given on October 7th, 2009. Elder Justin spent 16 years in prison under the communists and tirelessly served the Romanian people until his repose on June 16th, 2013. Read a brief account of his life with the text of this interview below.The vaccine Elder Justin is referring to is likely the mandated vaccine for the 2009 swine f
Spiritual Medicine for the Spirit of Dejection - St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
St. Tikhon’s pointed advice to monk suffering from apathy and despondency. “If you follow these four instructions, believe me, little by little you will attain both zeal and inclination.”📖 Read St Tikhon’s letter here:https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/a8455a5a/files/uploaded/Moot%201.1.pdf🎧 On Love for God - St. Tikhon of Zadonskhttps://youtu.be/-OTb5r9wHlA🎧 Duties of Husbands & Wives in Mar
On Repentance (Homily from Great Lent) - St. John of Kronstadt
A homily to stir up our hard hearts to sincerely repent, both now, wherever we are, and before our priest where we receive reconciliation with Christ and the Church.Reading from: Season of Repentance: Lenten Homilies of Saint John of Kronstadt, p. 76-81📖 Season of Repentance: Lenten Homilies of Saint John of Kronstadthttps://bookstore.jordanville.org/9780884653844📖 My Life in Christ by St. John of
Life in the Last Times - Abba Pambo (Saying of the Desert Fathers)
Abba Pambo, a 4th century Egyptian desert father, speaks prophetically about the state of the Church and the world in the last times.📖 Text is from the Gerondikon (Sayings of the Desert Fathers). The translation I read can be found here:https://orthodoxheritage.org/2003%20Issues.pdf🎧 The 38 Sayings of St. Anthony the Greathttps://youtu.be/YNh81oWWJUc⛪ FIND an Orthodox parish and monastery: https:/
Life After Death - St. John Maximovitch
St. John Maximovitch describes the usual journey of the soul after death and how those still on earth can best help departed souls to be uplifted by the grace of God.Text here: http://livingorthodoxfaith.blogspot.com/2009/11/life-after-death-by-st-john-maximovitch.html?m=1📖 Man of God: St. John of Shanghai and San Franciscohttps://hvcbookstore.com/St-John-of-SF/Man-of-God📖 The Soul After Death by
What is Orthodoxy? - Archbishop Averky of Jordanville
So many in the West today are learning about Orthodoxy but may not yet have a concrete answer to the fundamental question: What is Orthodoxy? Archbishop Averky offers us the answer.
📖 What is Orthodoxy? (Orthodox Life, May-June, 1976)
https://orthodoxlifemagazines.blogspot.com/2015/10/v41-1.html
🎧 Archbishop Averky: His Significance for the Ecumenical Orthodox Church - by Fr. Seraphim Rose
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Scandalized? Be Like the Bee - St. Paisios the Athonite
The full passage of St. Paisios’ famous saying: Be the Bee
Reading from “Spiritual Counsels, Vol. III: Spiritual Struggle”, p. 29-31
📖 “Spiritual Counsels, Vol. III”:
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🎧 Spiritual Laws - St. Paisios the Athonite
https://youtu.be/8E9PIINma_Q
🎧 The Fragrance of Revere
The Self-Liquidation of Christianity - Fr. Seraphim Rose
"The striking phrase, 'God is dead,' is the poetical expression of modern unbelief", writes Eugene (Fr. Seraphim) Rose in his short but piercing analysis of the modern world and its apostasy. Christianity in the West fell long ago and its departure from the True Church, Holy Orthodoxy, is more and more evident. See the links below for more from Fr. Seraphim on this issue.
📖 The Orthodox Word, Jul
Orthodox Spirituality and the Technological Revolution - Elder Aimilianos
Elder Aimilianos the Athonite discusses the post-industrial and digital information era, its blessings and dangers, and how Orthodox Christians can preserve a true life in Christ. As he says, "In post-industrial society, [people] are also becoming consumers and slaves to images and information, which fill their lives. Restraint and spiritual vigilance are... a weapon... which abolishes the servitu
Renovated Orthodoxy: The Liturgical Theology of Fr. Alexander Schmemann - by Fr. Michael Pomazansky
A thorough examination of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's views on the historical development and meaning of the Orthodox Church's prayer and worship. Fr. Michael Pomazansky, author of the popular book Orthodox Dogmatic Theology, provides an antidote to the poisonous stance of Fr. Alexander, which Fr. Seraphim Rose warns of, describing it as "the inevitable iconoclastic conclusions from Fr. Schmemann's
Attire Befitting A Priest — Ecumenical Canons, Commentary, & Stories
A short but substantive article on priestly attire and why it is important that they wear their cassocks. Ecumenical Canons, comments from the author (a priest of the Russian Church Abroad), and stories illustrating the importance of the cassock for priests provide a memorable word on this topic.
A reading of "Priestly Attire" from Orthodox Life, Jan-Feb, 1991 (Holy Trinity Seminary & Monaste
The Aether, The Soul's Covering, & How Saints Hear Prayers - St. Theophan the Recluse
St. Theophan discusses the aether, the way our prayers reach God, Saints, and Angels, the covering of our souls, and how to live life according to the Spirit. A reading of letters 13, 14, and 15 from _The Spiritual Life And How to Be Attuned to It_
0:00 Beginning
0:15 Letter 13: Aether, True Happiness, Soul's Covering
11:19 Letter 14: The Covering of the Soul
17:36 Letter 15: How Saints Hear Our
A Love Poem to Jesus - St. Joseph the Hesychast
A love poem written by St. Joseph to our Lord Jesus Christ. One can quickly feel the deep love he has for Christ.
Reading from _Letters & Poems by Saint Joseph the Hesychast_ , p. 529-531
📖 _Letters & Poems by Saint Joseph the Hesychast_
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📖 _Monastic Wisdom: The Letters of Elder Joseph the Hesychast_
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Smoking and the Orthodox Christian - St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite
Two passages from St. Nikodemos on how Orthodox Christians should approach smoking in general, and specifically smoking tobacco. St. Nikodemos writes, "But when they inhale and swallow the foul fumes of tobacco through their nose and mouth... how afterwards are they to be, in accord with their calling [i.e. Bishops and Priests, but indeed all Orthodox Christians], sweet perfume and the savor of li
Satan Multiplies Heretics When Christians Abound In Love - Pope St. Leo (Nativity Fast, Homily 5)
St. Leo the Great, Pope of Rome (+461) offers another homily during the Holy Fast of Nativity calling us again to active love for God and neighbor. "[Satan] is aroused with keener stings of hatred, that under a false profession of the Christian name he may corrupt those whom he is not allowed to attack with open and bloody persecutions, and for this work he has heretics in his service whom he has
On the Canons of the Ecumenical Councils - Fr. Seraphim Rose
A few passages from Fr. Seraphim Rose regarding the canons of the Ecumenical Councils. There are other passages from Fr. Seraphim one should find and read (see link below, for example). This collection presents a good overview of his views. The canons are laid down by the fathers of the Ecumenical Councils, are the teachings of the Holy Spirit, and are the responsibility of bishops and priests to
Man is the Glory of God, Woman is the Glory of Man (and On Headcoverings) - Fr. Daniel Sysoev
Fr. Daniel Sysoev (+2009) addresses the dynamics of men and women, husbands and wives, headcoverings, and the often misunderstood teachings of the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11. Fr. Daniel draws heavily on St. John Chrysostom and St. Theophan the Recluse in his analysis, offering timeless teachings for all Orthodox Christians.
"...he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man
Forming the Soul - Fr. Seraphim Rose
Drawing upon St. Theophan the Recluse's commentary, Fr. Seraphim Rose briefly discusses how souls formed in the "emotional and spiritual wasteland of our times" can become aware of this reality and how to live spiritually profitable lives in the Orthodox Church. Sometimes, as a stepping stone, even the best of the secular arts can be used to form the soul in godliness.
📖 Forming the Soul - Spirit
St. Porphyrios and the Immodestly Dressed Women
Learn how St. Porphyrios responded to seeing women dressed immodestly and to his spiritual children who were a bit judgmental.
A reading of two accounts translated from the Greek:
https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2012/07/elder-porphyrios-and-scantily-clothed.html
Source: Ἀνθολόγιο Συμβουλῶν Γέροντος Πορφυρίου, p. 168, 169.
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Difficulties in Prayer - St. John of Kronstadt
Ever-timely gems of wisdom from St. John of Kronstadt on prayer. He speaks especially to people living in the world with everyday cares and responsibilities. Anyone discouraged in their prayer life will find consolation and inspiration in these words from this great saint of Russia.
0:00 Introduction
0:09 Perseverance in Prayer
5:17 The Ordering of Prayer
7:49 Hindrances in Prayer
13:03 Despond
By Almsgiving We Redeem Our Sins - Pope St. Leo the Great (Nativity Fast, Homily 1)
St. Leo the Great, Pope of Rome (+461) calls us to embark on the Holy Fast of Nativity with gratitude and active love for God and neighbor. “For by prayer we seek to propitiate God, by fasting we extinguish the lusts of the flesh, by alms we redeem our sins: and at the same time God's image is throughout renewed in us, if we are always ready to praise Him, unfailingly intent on our purification an
Husbands & Wives: Thier Roles in Living Harmoniously Together - St. Paisios the Athonite
How should a man relate to his wife, and a women relate to her husband? St. Paisios presents us the royal path: why love and respect are really the same thing, and how the husband is the head of his wife but also the "lowest laborer", and how the wife is subject to her husband but also the "noble lady of the household".
A reading from _Spiritual Counsels, Vol. 4: Family Life_ by St. Paisios, p. 3
A Short Rule of Vigilance for Those Living in the World - St. Ignatius Brianchaninov
Practical advice for daily life in the world from St. Ignatius Brianchaninov. His wisdom is summarized when he says, "The essence of any striving toward the Lord is attentiveness."
Reading of chapter 27 from _The Field: Cultivating Salvation_ by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov
📖 _The Field: Cultivating Salvation_ by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov
https://www.holytrinitypublications.com/the-field
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Beatitudes for the Last Judgment - St. Symeon the New Theologian
The great Theologian of the 11th century stirs up the hearts of his readers, calling us to a truly Christian life that daily stands ready for the dread Day of the Lord.
Reading from St. Symeon's Tenth Ethical Discourse "On the Fearful Day of the Lord and the Future Judgement" from _On the Mystical Life, The Ethical Discourses, Vol. I: The Church and The Last Things_ p. 166-170
📖 _On the Mystical
On the Jesus Prayer - St. Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia
St. Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia on Mount Athos discusses how to pray the Jesus Prayer and why it is "the key to the spiritual life" for every Orthodox Christian.
A reading of _Wounded by Love_ p. 118-122
📖 _Wounded by Love: The Life and the Wisdom of Elder Porphyrios_
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The Non-Chalcedonian Heresy - Monastery of Gregoriou, Mount Athos
What separates the Orthodox Church and the various Non-Chalcedonian churches? Is it merely semantics and misunderstandings, as some today proclaim? The Holy Monastery of Gregoriou on Mount Athos, in this 1994 treatise, gives a detailed examination of the issues and offers much for anyone interested in the truth of Christ, His Church, and the Non-Chalcedonian heresy.
📖 This is a reading of _The No
Keep Thy Mind in Hell and Despair Not - Christ's Word to St. Silouan
A reading of the revelation of Jesus Christ to St. Silouan from _Saint Silouan the Athonite_ by St. Sophrony (p. 429-431)
📖 _Saint Silouan the Athonite_ by St. Sophrony:
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🎧 Keep Thy Mind in Hell and Despair Not - St. Silouan and St. Sophrony (Commentary on the Saying)
https://youtu.be/n0CCxFuH5I4
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The Firmament and the Waters Above - St. Ambrose of Milan
What is the firmament? What does Scripture mean by “waters above the heavens”? St. Ambrose expounds upon the Scriptural testimony and raises our minds and hearts both to God’s creation and God Himself. As he asks rhetorically, "When you hear this, why do you marvel if, by the operation of such majesty, water can be held suspended above the celestial firmament?"
📖 "Hexaemeron" by St. Ambrose of Mi
Duties of Husbands & Wives in Marriage - St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, one of the most beloved Russian saints of the past few centuries, describes the duties of husbands and wives towards each other in marriage.
Text is from "Journey to Heaven: Counsels on the Particular Duties of Every Christian" by St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
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On the Moment in Liturgy: "Catechumens Depart!" - Met. Augustinos of Florina
Excerpt from "For Catechumens in the Orthodox Church" by Metropolitan Augoustinos (Kantiotis) of Florina (+2010), from his book “On the Divine Liturgy: Vol. 1"
📖 “On the Divine Liturgy: Vol. 1" by Met. Augustinos:
http://ibmgs.org/chatechetic.html
🎧 For Catechumens in the Orthodox Church - Met. Augoustinos of Florina
https://youtu.be/pE52JnVeueQ
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On Approaching God in the Heart and the Cause of Humility - St. Isaac the Syrian
A reading of Homily 8 from St. Isaac the Syrian's Ascetical Homilies
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🎧 The Prayers of St. Isaac the Syrian
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🎧 On the Power of Sin & What Causes Sin To Cease - St. Isaac the Syrian
https://youtu.be/sV8QJ0AcDmg
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On the Antichrist - St. Ephraim the Syrian
A homily describing the dreadful Antichrist, his deceitful tactics, and how Christians of the last times can remain faithful to Christ amidst intense pressure. As St. Ephraim says, "I entreat you, brethren, being the least among you, let us not be lax, O Christ-lovers, rather let us strengthen ourselves even more by the power of the Cross. The inevitable contest is at the doors. Let us take up the
Duties of Pastors and of the Flock - St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, one of the most beloved Russian saints of the past few centuries, describes the duties of the pastor towards his flock and of the flock towards their pastor.
0:00 Beginning
0:10 On the Duty of Pastors (Bishops and Priests)
9:02 On the Duty of the Flock Toward the Pastor
Text is from "Journey to Heaven: Counsels on the Particular Duties of Every Christian" by St. Tikhon of
The Life of St. Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch
A reading of the Life of Saint Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch (February 12) from the Great Collection Collection of the Lives of Saints by St. Dimitri of Rostov
The life of St. Meletius of Antioch is instructive regarding many things, including those of our times who have separated themselves from unity with the rest of the Orthodox Church in their zeal, too often “not according to knowledge.” L
My Meeting With the Most Holy Theotokos - St. Dionysius the Areopagite
Upon meeting the Holy Virgin Mary, St. Dionysius the Areopagite wrote to the Apostle Paul about his experience with her.
This letter is found in the Great Collection of the Lives of Saints of the Orthodox Church on the feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, August 15th.
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On Love for God - St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, one of the most beloved Russian saints of the past few centuries, describes how fitting it is for man to love God and the signs that such love is true and genuine. "Truly is it said by all, 'How can we not love God?'"
Text is from "Journey to Heaven: Counsels on the Particular Duties of Every Christian" by St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, p. 1-8
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The Pope Asks Elders Paisios & Porphyrios: Will You Come to the Vatican?
The Pope wanted Elders Paisios and Porphyrios to visit him at the Vatican…how did they respond?
0:00 Beginning
0:21 The Invitation from the Pope and the Elders’ Response
—Commentary by Elder Savvas Hagiorite on the meaning of the Elders' Response—
1:00 The Pope is a heretic
1:56 Not dialogue, but prayer is helpful
2:58 The Pope believes the Orthodox do not possess the truth
3:44 St. Porphyrio
Ecumenism is "Downright Scum, Spiritual Filth" - St. Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia
Three accounts of St. Porphyrios' teachings regarding ecumenism and ecumenical meetings.
—"Did he say nothing? Was he never asked by anyone about Ecumenism?" asked Prof. Tselengidis.
—"But," replied the Saint's spiritual child, "he certainly was, Professor! Of course! He told us so... We used to ask him... And he said: 'Downright scum, spiritual filth.'&qu
The Orthodox Spirit is the True One - St. Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia
St. Porphyrios, our God-bearing Elder abounding in love and divine gifts, is not known for addressing contemporary issues of dogma and how Orthodoxy compares to other religions. However, the Elder did address these topics and in these two recorded conversations we hear his views plainly expressed: he embraces Orthodoxy as the only true religion, the only faith inspired by the Spirit of God, and re
Orthodoxy and Feminism - Abbess Theologia
What is feminism? What are the consequences of the movement? What is the role of women in the Church and the world? And what women and the priesthood? Abbess Theologia gives succinct and clear answers to these questions.
0:00 Intro
The Feminist Movement
0:14 Causes for the Movement
1:51 The Movement’s Success
3:00 Problems with the Movement
Orthodoxy and the Feminist Movement
5:16 Women and th
The Devil is Weak, the Cross is Strong - St. Paisios the Athonite
Fellow soldiers in Christ’s army: our weapons are fully sufficient to defeat our spiritual enemies. In this brief passage, St. Paisios re-awakens us to the power of Christ and His Cross.
Reading from “Spiritual Counsels, Vol. 1: With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man”, p. 58-61
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What is Freedom? - Archbishop Averky of Jordanville
Speaking to Russians in exile who saw firsthand the Bolshevik revolution, Archbishop Averky contrasts the true freedom in Christ from the tyrannical slavery of sin, indulgence, and worldly ambition that many falsely call “freedom.” As St. Paul wrote, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage” (Gal 5:1).
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The Firmament and the Waters Above - St. John Chrysostom
What is the firmament? What does scripture mean by “waters above the heavens”? St. John expounds upon the Scriptural testimony and raises our minds and hearts both to God’s creation and God Himself.
0:00 Introduction
1:26 Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8 and Psalm 148:4-6
2:33 Commentary on Psalm 148:4
3:00 Commentary on Genesis 1 (Homily 4)
18:16 Commentary on Genesis 1 (Homily 6)
22:00 On the Statues
Heresy and the Worldly Spirit is Contrary to Noetic Prayer - Fr. Ephraim Triandaphillopoulos
A reading of Chapter Four from "Noetic Prayer as the Basis of Mission and the Struggle Against Heresy" by Archimandrite Ephraim Triandaphillopoulos
In six short chapters Fr. Ephraim, like a spiritual doctor and specialist in spiritual diseases, dissects the disease of heresy and its cause, offering both as method of cure and cure itself the medicine of noetic prayer. This book is requir
Blessed Makrina of Volos and St. Joseph the Hesychast, Her Spiritual Father
The story of how Gerondissa Makrina become a beacon of Orthodox life in Greece under the guidance of St. Joseph the Hesychast. Gerondissa's nuns later helped start many monasteries in America and Canada under the leadership of Geronda Ephraim of Arizona.
Text is from "My Elder Joseph the Hesychast" by Elder Ephraim of Arizona, p. 574-580
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On the Mother of God - St. Silouan the Athonite
The Christian soul loves the Mother of God and that love is exemplified and ignited listening to these reflections from St. Silouan the Athonite.
This text is found in "Saint Silouan the Athonite" by St. Sophrony the Athonite, pp. 390-393
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On Solitude and How To Avoid Boredom - St. Theophan the Recluse
"I'm bored!" we hear people say, maybe even we ourselves have said this. St. Theophan the Recluse offers practical advice to overcome boredom and the feeling of being all alone.
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On God's Love For Us & The Grace of Humility - Elder Ephraim of Arizona
Elder Ephraim reflects on the great love of God for man and how critical humility is to remain in communion with God and His grace.
Excerpt "Counsels from the Holy Mountain: Selected from the Letters and Homilies of Geronda Ephraim of Arizona", p. 379-384
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How to Recognize a Good Priest or Bishop - Met. Augustinos Kantiotes
"What is the hallmark of a priest? To gather prosphora? To perform nice services? To preach sweetly and 'usefully' from the ambo and make a few young ladies tear up emotionally from his contemplative thoughts? What is the hallmark of a priest and bishop in these difficult years?..."
A reading from "The Christian in the End Times", 2nd edition, pp. 39-41
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The Miracle of St. Euphemia at the Fourth Ecumenical Council
The miraculous sign of St. Euphemia at the 4th Fourth Ecumenical in Chalcedon proved the truth of the Orthodox confession of two natures in Christ, united and yet distinct. This text includes a brief Life of St. Euphemia, the events of the 4th Ecumenical Council, including those preceding it, and the miracle of St. Euphemia.
St. Euphemia's miracle is commemorated on July 11th. She is also co
Spiritual Laws - St. Paisios the Athonite
Why does God allow the righteous to suffer? What spiritual laws are at work when we are prideful and when we fall? How does God help both the humble and the proud to walk the narrow path of salvation? St. Paisios the Athonite answers these questions and more.
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