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 …
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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 …
A Good and Faithful Guide
The reader will find below more of my translation work from Russian of St. Dimitry of Rostov's writings. In this segment we are reminded of our utter need for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in our lives. At the end the reader will find a beautiful pray by St. Dimitry to the Holy Spirit. …
How to be Saved from Disease
Below is a translation from Russian of portions of a sermon given by the New Hieromartyr Peter (Zverev) during the time of a severe cholera epidemic in Russia during the year of 1910. It is extremely relevant to our times and circumstances. Such examples are of the utmost value for us at current. They reflect …
A Courageous Example in Troubled Times
In this post I am sharing with you, the reader, two important examples from the life of the New Hiero-martyr Vladimir of Kiev. The accounts are take from his recorded life in “Holy New-Martyrs of Southern Russian” by Vladimir Moss. The first is an account of how the Saint conducted himself during the time of …
The Holy Patriarch & the Masonic Patriarch
Below is a translation of a message from Met. Luke of Zaporozhye. In it, briefly, two very important topics are touched upon, the first is the courageous voice of St. Tikhon rebuking godless government authorities. His words could be addressed to any number of current world governments and leaders. In our times a very false …
Frozen Martyrs of the North, an Account from the Life of Elder Nikolai Guryanov
In this post I'm blessed to share with you, the reader, a brief account from the life of Elder Nikolai Guryanov, of blessed memory, which I translated from Russian. If you are unfamiliar with the life of this God-bearing elder, you may do further reading here and here. I believe the following story sheds more …
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Remember Your Death
I'm pleased to share some more of my translation from Russian into English of St. Dimitry of Rostov's works. The following is his teaching on the remembrance of death and the fleeting nature of this earthly existence. Well worth remembering in current situations. Begin translation - Always remember your death, O man, and the ephemeral …
The Power that Pulls the Strings of Anti-Orthodox Intrigue
True Christianity is concerned with true underlying principles and reality, that is, what are the real factors, the real movers behind a situation? In the book of Revelation when the Lord speaks to the seven churches, He reveals to them the real force behind the immediate physical manifestation of persecution that some were suffering. He …
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KGB, CIA, and the Deconstruction of Orthodoxy
“Put not your trust in princes, in the sons of men, in whom there is no salvation” Ps. 145/146:3 It is vital to understand that the current spiritual sickness in the Ecumenical Patriarchate (EP) has been festering for well over a century now. Understanding at least to some degree historical context is of utmost importance. …
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The Inkless Pen 