Greetings in Christ Jesus! I'm very excited to inform you, my dear readers, that the incredible "Homilies on the Divine Liturgy," By St Seraphim (Zvezdensky) are now available in print! By God's grace, I was able to translate these homilies from Russian into English. They may also be found on my blog but having them …
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Without Icon, there is no Christianity
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness but have the light of life” (Jn 8:12), says the Lord Jesus. It is only in the purifying light of God that we see light and become full of light. “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore …
Christian Prayer to the Virgin Mary and the Theotokos Rule
Prayer to Mary, the Mother of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, is an ancient Christian practice. The earliest written record of a prayer to the Virgin Mary is dated around 250 AD. This prayer, “Beneath thy compassion,” is in use to this day in the Orthodox Church. Prayer to and veneration of the …
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The Divine Liturgy is the Axis of the Wheel of Life
Below the reader will find my translation from the Russian of sermon number 22 by St. Seraphim (Zvezdenski), On the Divine Liturgy. This is the final sermon in the series. The preceding sermons may be found by clicking here. I posted the first sermon on my blog in June of 2021. Now, about two years …
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The Divine Liturgy Sustains the Cosmos
Below the reader will find my translation from the Russian of sermon number 21 by St. Seraphim (Zvezdenski), On the Divine Liturgy (only one more to go!). The preceding sermons may be found by clicking here. St. Seraphim reveals, once again, to us that the Divine Liturgy is a direct window to the Sun of …
The Lord of Hosts is With Us
Below the reader will find my translation from the Russian of sermon number 20 by St. Seraphim (Zvezdenski), On the Divine Liturgy (only two left to translate!). The preceding sermons may be found by clicking here. The Lord is seeking those who will fight valiantly and stand fast in the faith. The Lord is the …
The Divine Liturgy – The Hymn of the Seraphim
Below the reader will find my translation from the Russian of sermon number 19 by St. Seraphim (Zvezdenski), On the Divine Liturgy. The preceding sermons may be found by clicking here. We are reminded of the reality that the Divine Liturgy is a Divine revelation, that is it is not ultimately the creation of man, …
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The Eternal Paradise of the Cross
My dear readers, during this most beautiful week of the Cross, in the middle of the Great Fast, I wanted to share with you the words of the holy Archbishop Averky. They are from his work, “The Kingdom of God on earth - progress or the Cross?” Which is a chapter is a greater work …
You may not, not kiss the Icon
For Orthodox Christians, what does it mean to properly venerate an icon? Are there required physical actions of Orthodox when venerating an icon? Can one simply venerate it in one's heart and forego outward physical greetings? Many people are already familiar with the theological teaching behind the use of icons as proclaimed especially in the …
The Divine Liturgy Conquers Hades
Below the reader will find my translation from the Russian of sermon number 18 by St. Seraphim (Zvezdenski), On the Divine Liturgy. The preceding sermons may be found by clicking here. St. Seraphim reminds us that the only way to rise up from the darkness that surrounds our world and us is through the worship …
The Inkless Pen 