My dear readers, below you will find a translation of a sermon by the New Hieromartyr Seraphim (Zvezdinski). It is the first of twenty two sermons specifically on the subject of the Divine Liturgy. It is, as far as I know, the first time it appears in English. As with all the holy newmartyrs of …
The Temple of Pharmakon
“By seeking to sever the connection of the sciences with any higher principle, under the pretext of assuring their independence, the modern conception robs them of all deeper meaning and even of all real interest from the point of view of knowledge; it can only lead them down a blind alley,” Rene Guenon. A Christian …
Seek Diligently the Things of Salvation
More of my translation work from St. Dimitry of Rostov. Begin translation- Be zealous, O man, and always be ablaze in your soul; flee despondency and coldness so that you will not hear: since“you were neither cold nor hot … I will vomit you out of my mouth” (Rev. 3:15, 16). Strive to be watchful …
Have We Lived by Lies?
“If you abide in My word, truly you are My disciples; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free” (Jn. 8:31-32). There is no lie in the truth. There cannot be. Christ Jesus is Truth Himself, He has come that we may live in the Truth. To abide in a …
Anti-church and the Abomination of the Desolation
Christ is Risen! “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you where ever you go” (Joshua 1:9). “The Church is forever eager to joyfully walk towards apocalyptic martyrdom in order to defend and preserve the theanthropic Person of Christ,” St. Justin Popovich. …
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Deathlessness
“Life in the one true God and Lord Jesus Christ is really our only true life because it is wholly eternal and completely stronger than death” St. Justin Popovich. Our Sweetest Lord Jesus has come to destroy sin, death and the devil. He has come to bring Life, and life most abundantly (cf. Jn 10:10). …
The Sign of the Ages
While the Lord Jesus was yet a forty day old child, the Elder Simeon proclaimed, “This child is set for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and as a sign which is spoke against” (Lk. 2:24). The sign is the sign of the Cross. St. Paul teaches, “The word of the cross is …
Theology Gets Its Second Dose
Back in February I wrote a post entitled “Theology got vaxxed?” I've been told that someone wrote a counter piece to it. Nice to hear. I have yet to try to find and read it. Yet, I did encounter and read a document from what is called “The Orthodox Theological Society in America” that addressed …
Announcement: Fearmongering Portions of Bible Must be Removed for the Well-being of Humanity
A new announcement from the Council for Religious Unity, Fraternity, and Serenity in Social Affairs (CRUFSSA). In previous announcements CRUFSSA found it best for the well-being of humanity to offer a New Revised and Redacted version of Scripture. It has also issued hymns which the Council still recommends for use in all its societies. As …
How to Triumph over Everything
Here is a little more of my translation from Russian of some of the writings of St. Dimitry of Rostov. His topic below is that of the Faith. The reader will note in what lofty terms he speaks of the Faith. I believe this is vital for us to hear at current, most of all …
The Inkless Pen 