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The Theophany of Christ

“And when Jesus was baptized, He went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on Him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

– Matthew 3:16-17

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The Orthodox Faith

“The Orthodox Faith series is intended to provide basic, comprehensive information on the faith and life of the Orthodox Church.”

– oca.org

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Calendar Christian Living Great Feasts The Theotokos

The Nativity of Christ

“Christ is Born!”
“Glorify Him!”

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Calendar Christian Living Great Feasts The Theotokos

Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple

“…blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”

– Gospel of Luke 11:28

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From the Little Mountain

Reflections on Orthodox Christian Monasticism (Video)

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Christian Living Documentary Spirituality

The Good Struggle

Life In A Secluded Orthodox Monastery
(Video)

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Christian Living

Prelest

“For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.”

– Galatians 6:3

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Calendar Christian Living Great Feasts The Theotokos

Dormition of the Theotokos

“We say that our dead have “fallen asleep” or “passed away.” What does this mean? This means that for the true Christian there is no death. Death was conquered by Christ on the cross.”

– Saint John of Kronstadt

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Book Notes Christian Living Marriage and Family

Preserving God’s Grace

“The fruit of a good upbringing is the preservation of the grace of holy baptism.”

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Book Notes Christian Living Marriage and Family

Understanding the Young Person

“The river of our life is interrupted by the turbulent period of youth.”

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Book Notes Christian Living Marriage and Family

The Years of Youth

“The chief aim of a Christian upbringing: That a man…might say within himself that he is a Christian.”

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Forming Attitudes

“A good attitude is not only formed by bodily discipline, but rather must be formed by positive action on all his powers: mind, will and heart.”