Orthodoxy of the Heart
“We shall not be deprived THEN of knowing or seeing, but…according to the measure which each has of the radiance and vision of light, both the knowledge and vision of God, and the recognition and knowledge of one another shall grow ever greater and more clear in joy inexpressible and rejoicing forever and ever.”
– Saint Symeon the New Theologian
(First Ethical Discourse)
“The sign of the Cross gives us great strength to repel and conquer evil and to do good, but we must remember to make the sign of the Cross correctly and without haste…”
– Fr. Seraphim Slobodskoy
…and in the Holy Spirit, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and Son together is worshiped and glorified…
“The Blood of the Martyrs is the Seed of the Church.”
A summary of the Seven Ecumenical Councils that define Christian dogma and doctrine
“Thank you Fr. Thomas for your love, patience and concern for all Christians, for your many years of preaching and teaching the Truth and for your lifelong service to the Church.
Pray for us!”
“Orthodoxy is not so much a matter of the head,
it’s something living and it’s of the heart…”
– Blessed Fr. Seraphim Rose
Precious reminders for every day…
“Protopriest Seraphim Slobodskoy’s Law of God alone, for instance, is used by hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of children in Sunday schools, while teenagers use this book to prepare for seminary. Many believe that it is one of the finest simple overviews of the Orthodox faith written in modern times.”
– OrthodoxWiki
“Since its publication over [thirty-five] years ago, the English edition of Orthodox Dogmatic Theology has received a very positive response, and has become regarded as one of the best introductory books on Orthodox theology.”
– Editor’s Preface
“Rejoice of Virgin Theotokos! Mary full of grace, the Lord is with Thee, blessed art Thou among women and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, for Thou hast borne the Savior of our souls!”
Orthodoxy of the Heart