ORTHODOX CATACOMB
19.04.202517:02
It's necessary to "walk before God" (Gen 5:21) to be in Covenant with God.
19.04.202517:01
“The Feast of the Meeting of the Lord is among the most ancient feasts of the Christian Church.
Before Christ was born, righteous men and women lived by faith in the promised Messiah, and awaited His coming. The Righteous Simeon and the Prophetess Anna, the last righteous people of the Old Testament, were deemed worthy to meet the Savior in the Temple.”
Saint Theophan the Recluse teaches , that we are also called to taste the blessedness of the Meeting of the Lord, “for all are called to have and carry the Lord in themselves, and to disappear in Him with all the powers of their spirit….They were blessed who saw it; we shall be blessed who have not seen, but believed…”.
We achieve it through constant repentance, walking in the presence of the Lord by attending Divine Liturgy and studying the Holy Scripture, and ceaseless prayer.
Before Christ was born, righteous men and women lived by faith in the promised Messiah, and awaited His coming. The Righteous Simeon and the Prophetess Anna, the last righteous people of the Old Testament, were deemed worthy to meet the Savior in the Temple.”
Saint Theophan the Recluse teaches , that we are also called to taste the blessedness of the Meeting of the Lord, “for all are called to have and carry the Lord in themselves, and to disappear in Him with all the powers of their spirit….They were blessed who saw it; we shall be blessed who have not seen, but believed…”.
We achieve it through constant repentance, walking in the presence of the Lord by attending Divine Liturgy and studying the Holy Scripture, and ceaseless prayer.
19.04.202514:35
19.04.202513:16
"When a priest takes out the particles from the prosphora for the repose of the departed and after he receives Holy Communion, he says, "O Lord, by Thy most pure Blood forgive the sins of all those commemorated today! As you see, this is the most perfect prayer and the greatest sacrifice that we can offer up for our loved ones who have departed to God."
Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica
Note, that we are talking here about baptised members. That is why it is very important to talk with our close once about faith, Truth, and meaning of Sacraments.
Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica
Note, that we are talking here about baptised members. That is why it is very important to talk with our close once about faith, Truth, and meaning of Sacraments.
19.04.202513:13
19.04.202504:00
Find Fr. Seraphim Rose’s views on the Shroud in his unpublished letters:
https://thoughtsintrusive.wordpress.com/letters-of-fr-seraphim-rose-1961-1982/
Here is one example, from a letter to Vladika Laurus dated May 27/June 9, 1973:
We ourselves do not claim to know absolutely that the Holy Shroud is genuine, but from all the evidence it seems very likely to be so, and we respect the opinion of Archimandrite Constantine and others who have accepted it; but when the Greeks shout to us that it is some kind of demons’ work, we feel very uneasy, especially because so far they do not give any definite evidence to prove the fact. It seems, in fact, that their reaction is very largely emotional, based on their violent anti-Catholicism.
https://thoughtsintrusive.wordpress.com/letters-of-fr-seraphim-rose-1961-1982/
Here is one example, from a letter to Vladika Laurus dated May 27/June 9, 1973:
We ourselves do not claim to know absolutely that the Holy Shroud is genuine, but from all the evidence it seems very likely to be so, and we respect the opinion of Archimandrite Constantine and others who have accepted it; but when the Greeks shout to us that it is some kind of demons’ work, we feel very uneasy, especially because so far they do not give any definite evidence to prove the fact. It seems, in fact, that their reaction is very largely emotional, based on their violent anti-Catholicism.
19.04.202517:02
Notice this sequence: the soul begins to praise the Lord, and from this the spirit becomes cheerful and begins to rejoice. This applies to every person when he begins to pray or praise God.
+ St. Varsonufiy of Optina
+ St. Varsonufiy of Optina
19.04.202517:00
Fasting is universal temperance, prayer is universal communication with God; the former defends from the outside, whereas the latter from within directs a fiery weapon against the enemies. The demons can sense a faster and man of prayer from a distance, and they run far away from him so as avoid a painful blow.
+ Saint Theophan the Recluse
+ Saint Theophan the Recluse
19.04.202513:16
“Imitate not the example of coldness towards God, which is everywhere apparent in the world, but rather the example of the zeal of Jesus Christ and the saints, about which Christian history relates so much that is edifying. Imitate not the example of pagan life, which is so often apparent in the world, but the example of good behavior, modesty, sense of shame, temperance, and decency by which were distinguished the saints, or the true Christians, who constantly lived not by the rules of the world, but by the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
+ Metropolitan Gregory (Postnikov) of St. Petersburg
The world says you should take everything from life, to try it all. But it’s just a trap. It doesn’t suggest you to try good things first. Rather it calls for everything that deceives you and destroys your life in the end. It shows the sin as something sweet and nice, hiding what’s inside in fact.
+ Metropolitan Gregory (Postnikov) of St. Petersburg
The world says you should take everything from life, to try it all. But it’s just a trap. It doesn’t suggest you to try good things first. Rather it calls for everything that deceives you and destroys your life in the end. It shows the sin as something sweet and nice, hiding what’s inside in fact.
19.04.202513:15
In the ancient north-Russian region of Pskov, where St. Vladimir the Great was born. This remarkable stone was installed before Constantinople joined RCC (at the Unia of Florence).
19.04.202512:14
"Like a lion cub you rise, you who were dead"
19.04.202504:00
Fr. Alexey Young’s article on The Shroud of Turin
https://orthochristian.com/81330.html
https://orthochristian.com/81330.html
19.04.202517:01
How must we look upon the gifts of intellect, feeling and freedom?
With the intellect we must learn to know God in the works of His creation, revelation, providence, and in the destinies of men; with the heart we must feel God's love, His most heavenly peace, the sweetness of His love, we must love our neighbour, sympathise with him in joy and in sorrow, in health and in sickness, in poverty and in wealth, in distinction and in low estate (humiliation); we must use freedom, as a means, as an instrument for doing as much good as possible, and for perfecting ourselves in every virtue, so as to render unto God fruits a hundredfold.
From the Excerpts from the diary of St. John of Kronstadt on Providence and the Will of God
With the intellect we must learn to know God in the works of His creation, revelation, providence, and in the destinies of men; with the heart we must feel God's love, His most heavenly peace, the sweetness of His love, we must love our neighbour, sympathise with him in joy and in sorrow, in health and in sickness, in poverty and in wealth, in distinction and in low estate (humiliation); we must use freedom, as a means, as an instrument for doing as much good as possible, and for perfecting ourselves in every virtue, so as to render unto God fruits a hundredfold.
From the Excerpts from the diary of St. John of Kronstadt on Providence and the Will of God
19.04.202517:00
Remember that nothing must be done in spiritual life without repentance. No matter what anyone endeavors to seek, let the beginning of it be repentance.
Just as a house cannot be built without a foundation, nor a field be sown or planted without first being cleared, so also without repentance we cannot begin our spiritual search; anything begun without repentance was begun in vain.
Thus, first of all, repent—that is, weep over everything bad that you have done, and resolve to do only what is pleasing to God. This will be like turning your gaze and your whole body towards the path of meeting the Lord, and taking the initial step upon that path.
+ Saint Theophan the Recluse
Just as a house cannot be built without a foundation, nor a field be sown or planted without first being cleared, so also without repentance we cannot begin our spiritual search; anything begun without repentance was begun in vain.
Thus, first of all, repent—that is, weep over everything bad that you have done, and resolve to do only what is pleasing to God. This will be like turning your gaze and your whole body towards the path of meeting the Lord, and taking the initial step upon that path.
+ Saint Theophan the Recluse
19.04.202513:16
“Orthodoxy is life. If we dont live Orthodoxy, we simply are not Orthodox, no matter what formal beliefs we might hold.”
Fr. Seraphim Rose
The core of Orthodox life is repentance, worship, prayer, fasting, willing to make our best to live everyday life in accordance with the Scripture and guidance of Holy Church Fathers.
Fr. Seraphim Rose
The core of Orthodox life is repentance, worship, prayer, fasting, willing to make our best to live everyday life in accordance with the Scripture and guidance of Holy Church Fathers.
19.04.202513:15
So called Stone town in Ural mountains. St. Stefan of Great Perm, a Russian bishop, was the first enlightener of the region. That northern land, inhabited by Finno-Ugric people, had strong tradition of witchcraft, St. Stefan had to work a great miracle, entering fire without harm for him, to defeat their chief sorcerer.
19.04.202512:11
The Holy Fire descended in Jerusalem!
19.04.202503:59
So, we must understand first of all what is world history, what are the forces that shape world history. And that is very simple, basically, because there is a God and there is the devil; and world history goes on between these two adversaries. And man, man's heart is the field on which it is played out.
+ Fr. Seraphim Rose, Orthodox Survival Course, Lesson 1
+ Fr. Seraphim Rose, Orthodox Survival Course, Lesson 1
19.04.202517:01
With all my strength I pray God for you, that He may send into your hearts that fire, which our Lord Jesus Christ has come to send on the earth (Luke xii. 49), that you may have power to govern rightly your intentions and senses and to distinguish good from evil.
From Directions of St. Anthony the Great
From Directions of St. Anthony the Great
19.04.202514:50
19.04.202513:16
While standing in church attend diligently to the reading and singing. This gives birth to compunction, true prayer, heartfelt singing and thanksgiving.
Avoid, then, standing bodily in church while wandering outside the church in mind, and standing bodily before God while wandering about in spirit in worldly affairs, lest that saying be applied to you, "his people draweth nigh unto Me with their mouth, and honoureth Me with their lips; but their heart is far from Me" (Mt. 15:8).
While standing bodily in church, then, stand with heart and spirit as you stand before God.
When you look upon the icons of the saints, call to mind that One is the Creator that created them and you, and that His purpose was the same for them as it is for you, that is, to save both them and you. They are glorified, and before you lies the same glory, only imitate their lives and you shall be saved.
+ St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
Avoid, then, standing bodily in church while wandering outside the church in mind, and standing bodily before God while wandering about in spirit in worldly affairs, lest that saying be applied to you, "his people draweth nigh unto Me with their mouth, and honoureth Me with their lips; but their heart is far from Me" (Mt. 15:8).
While standing bodily in church, then, stand with heart and spirit as you stand before God.
When you look upon the icons of the saints, call to mind that One is the Creator that created them and you, and that His purpose was the same for them as it is for you, that is, to save both them and you. They are glorified, and before you lies the same glory, only imitate their lives and you shall be saved.
+ St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
19.04.202513:15
"Why does our soul, although yearning to please God, keep falling into the snares of lust and sin? Don't we see how the habit of yielding to temptations enslaves us, making us live like prisoners of our own passions? The person who is overcome by lust feels a heavy burden in his heart: although his face is cheerful before people, and his words seem pious, inside him, rebuke and disgust give him no peace.
This state is the work of the enemy, who binds the soul with the chains of sinful habit, making it believe it can no longer escape. But isn't God more powerful than any chain? Let us not be deceived by this illusion! With tears of repentance, with persistent prayer, and with humility, the soul can be liberated. Let us flee from hypocrisy and cleanse our inner self, for only then will we find true peace and joy before the Lord."
+ Saint Ephrem the Syrian
This state is the work of the enemy, who binds the soul with the chains of sinful habit, making it believe it can no longer escape. But isn't God more powerful than any chain? Let us not be deceived by this illusion! With tears of repentance, with persistent prayer, and with humility, the soul can be liberated. Let us flee from hypocrisy and cleanse our inner self, for only then will we find true peace and joy before the Lord."
+ Saint Ephrem the Syrian
19.04.202512:10
"Arise, O God, judge the earth; For to Thee belong all the nations."
+ Psalm 81 on Holy Saturday
+ Psalm 81 on Holy Saturday
19.04.202503:57
The whole Orthodox Church in the free world is in a state of near paralysis; our Russian Church Abroad is better off in that it has at least kept more of the traditions and piety of the past and doesn’t betray Orthodoxy in the Ecumenical movement. But God has given us the talent of freedom, and we who can walk and write and print have an obligation to inspire those we can with the true Orthodoxy of the heart. I’m not against a “polemical” article here and there (your articles in the last issue were good)—but such articles have to be only incidental to something more important that is being said and should have a compassionate tone that rises above mere polemics and anger.
+ Fr. Seraphim Rose, letter to Andrew Bond regarding his publication The Old Calendarist, dated Aug 10/23, 1979
+ Fr. Seraphim Rose, letter to Andrew Bond regarding his publication The Old Calendarist, dated Aug 10/23, 1979
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