1) Her childhood On this third day of the Fast of the Virgin we read in the Proto-Evangelium of St James, a very early Christian writing… And when the child was three years old, and Joachim said: Invite the daughters of the Hebrews that are undefiled, and let them take each a lamp, and let them… Continue reading 12 beautiful passages about St Mary
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Extracts from “Thoughts for each day of the year” by St Theophan the Recluse
Contents The future life Beware of false prophets The fear of God Fasting Prayer and fasting Idle speech Be brave in temptations Be careful what influences you The purpose of life Do not stop repenting How to benefit from the liturgy Be inwardly attentive and vigilant All of these are extracted from this book below.… Continue reading Extracts from “Thoughts for each day of the year” by St Theophan the Recluse
10 passages about music and its effect on the spiritual life
1) The purpose of church hymns by St Theopan the Recluse ‘Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody In your heart to the Lord’ (Eph. V. 19). How should we Interpret these words? Do they mean that when you are filled with the Spirit, you should then sing… Continue reading 10 passages about music and its effect on the spiritual life
The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
"Day and night She spent her time in prayer. The Most Holy Theotokos went often to the Holy Sepulchre of the Lord, and here She offered up fevent prayer. More than once, enemies of the Savior sought to hinder Her from visiting her holy place, and they asked the High Priest for a guard to watch over the Grave of the Lord. The Holy Virgin continued to pray right in front of them, yet "unseen by anyone.
The Art of Orthodoxy 