The Or☦hodox Nepsis
☦It is Later than you think, Hasten therefore to do the work of God.☦
Fr. Seraphim Rose
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03.04.202512:05
All who have taken the name of Orthodox Christians are striving together for the same goal; and even in this life we have a foretaste of the perfect love that will bind us together in our Lord in the eternal Kingdom He has prepared for His faithful.
Orthodoxy is the preparation of souls for this Kingdom, the Kingdom of Heaven. The schismatic Churches have, in lesser or greater measure, forgotten this truth and compromised with the world; Orthodoxy alone has remained other-worldly. The aim of the Orthodox life (of which we all fall miserably short) is to live in this life in constant remembrance of the next life, in fact to see even in this life, through the Grace of our Lord, the beginning of that life. This is the meaning of the “joy” of which I just spoke, and which to me is the strongest proof of the truth of Orthodoxy. The saint lives always in this joy—I will tell you later some wonderful stories of some of our modern Russian saints and how this joy was expressed in them. And Orthodoxy alone continues to produce saints—I mean real saints, not just “good men.” The present Archbishop of San Francisco (he came here recendy from Paris) is such a man. He leads a life of real crucifixion—the strictest asceticism (he never even lies down), a totally selfless giving of himself to others, Christian kindness and patience even in the face of the most evil and slanderous accusations (for Satan attacks our Church very strongly, in many ways); but always he is full of such love and joy that one is always happy and at peace in his presence, even in sorrow and in the most trying circumstances.
#Seraphim_Rose_letters
Orthodoxy is the preparation of souls for this Kingdom, the Kingdom of Heaven. The schismatic Churches have, in lesser or greater measure, forgotten this truth and compromised with the world; Orthodoxy alone has remained other-worldly. The aim of the Orthodox life (of which we all fall miserably short) is to live in this life in constant remembrance of the next life, in fact to see even in this life, through the Grace of our Lord, the beginning of that life. This is the meaning of the “joy” of which I just spoke, and which to me is the strongest proof of the truth of Orthodoxy. The saint lives always in this joy—I will tell you later some wonderful stories of some of our modern Russian saints and how this joy was expressed in them. And Orthodoxy alone continues to produce saints—I mean real saints, not just “good men.” The present Archbishop of San Francisco (he came here recendy from Paris) is such a man. He leads a life of real crucifixion—the strictest asceticism (he never even lies down), a totally selfless giving of himself to others, Christian kindness and patience even in the face of the most evil and slanderous accusations (for Satan attacks our Church very strongly, in many ways); but always he is full of such love and joy that one is always happy and at peace in his presence, even in sorrow and in the most trying circumstances.
#Seraphim_Rose_letters
18.02.202521:53
01.02.202523:44
We can’t see the future—but know this, that if you love God and His Orthodox Church and your fellow man—God can and will use you.
—Letters of Father Seraphim Rose (July 7, 1974)
—Letters of Father Seraphim Rose (July 7, 1974)
30.01.202518:53
There was a money-changer in a city, one of whose inhabitants came bringing him a precious stone worth five hundred pieces of gold. “Take this stone,” he said, “and provide me with a portion of its value when need arises”, but there was nobody there when he gave him the stone. One of the illustrious persons of the city, however, was outside the Exchange walking back [home]. He was listening and saw that he gave him the stone, but the money-changer did not know he was listening. Some days later, he who gave the stone came and said to the money-changer: “Give me [something] on the stone, for I have need.” He, however, confident that there was no one present when the other gave him the stone, refused, saying: “You never gave me anything.” As he came out of there in an agitated state, that illustrious person met him and said to him: “What is the matter?” He told him about the affair and the other said to him: “Did you really give it to him?” “Yes”, he said, and [that person] said to him:
“Tell him: ‘Come and assure me at Saint Andrew’s’ and that will suffice for you”, – for there was a martyrion of Saint Andrew there. When [the money-changer] was going to take the oath, that illustrious person took his slave and went to Saint Andrew’s, saying to his slave: “Whatever I do this day, do not be disturbed; just be patient.” Coming into the martyr’s chapel, he took off his clothing and began behaving like one possessed of a demon, crying out in a disorderly manner. When they came in, he began to say: “Saint Andrew says: ‘Look: this wicked fellow took the man’s five hundred gold pieces and he wants to swear falsely by me.’” Then he went out and took him by the throat saying: “Saint Andrew says: ‘Give up the man’s five hundred gold pieces.’” The other, troubled and terrified, confessed, saying: “I am bringing them”, but [the person] said: “Bring them right now.” Off he went and promptly brought them; the pseudo-demoniac said to the owner of the money: “Saint Andrew says: ‘Put six pieces of gold on the [holy] table’” and he gladly put [them there]. When they were gone [that person] took his clothes, dressed decently and went walking by the Exchange again, as usual. The money-changer looked him up and down when he saw him and that illustrious person said to him:
“Why are you staring at me, friend? Believe me, by the grace of Christ, I have no demon; but, since I was walking outside when the man gave you the stone, I heard and saw clearly. And in case they said to you: ‘You have to say that a single [witness] is not believed’ I decided to enact this charade to prevent you from losing your soul and the man from being wickedly deprived of what is his.”
#Sayings_of_the_desert_fathers
“Tell him: ‘Come and assure me at Saint Andrew’s’ and that will suffice for you”, – for there was a martyrion of Saint Andrew there. When [the money-changer] was going to take the oath, that illustrious person took his slave and went to Saint Andrew’s, saying to his slave: “Whatever I do this day, do not be disturbed; just be patient.” Coming into the martyr’s chapel, he took off his clothing and began behaving like one possessed of a demon, crying out in a disorderly manner. When they came in, he began to say: “Saint Andrew says: ‘Look: this wicked fellow took the man’s five hundred gold pieces and he wants to swear falsely by me.’” Then he went out and took him by the throat saying: “Saint Andrew says: ‘Give up the man’s five hundred gold pieces.’” The other, troubled and terrified, confessed, saying: “I am bringing them”, but [the person] said: “Bring them right now.” Off he went and promptly brought them; the pseudo-demoniac said to the owner of the money: “Saint Andrew says: ‘Put six pieces of gold on the [holy] table’” and he gladly put [them there]. When they were gone [that person] took his clothes, dressed decently and went walking by the Exchange again, as usual. The money-changer looked him up and down when he saw him and that illustrious person said to him:
“Why are you staring at me, friend? Believe me, by the grace of Christ, I have no demon; but, since I was walking outside when the man gave you the stone, I heard and saw clearly. And in case they said to you: ‘You have to say that a single [witness] is not believed’ I decided to enact this charade to prevent you from losing your soul and the man from being wickedly deprived of what is his.”
#Sayings_of_the_desert_fathers
29.01.202520:02
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When you see dumb cattle, think about whether you yourself have become like dumb cattle in your earthly aspirations, have you forgotten that you are in the image and likeness of God and should strive for God, for a life on high and a Kingdom, that you were redeemed by the blood of the Son of God, who came down from heaven, so that you may ascend to heaven, that you as a Christian and a member of the Holy Church, this heavenly society on earth, which prepares with God-given powers for unity with God in heaven in the holy places; consider that you have been given a straight stance and a forehead turned to heaven, so that you may constantly wisdom from above, so that you do not cling to earthly things; you are honored by reason and free will, so freely, and You do not forcibly march to the Kingdom above, may you resist the persecutors, may you perfect yourself in every virtue, and may you acquire imperishable crowns.
#John_of_Kronstadt
#Orthodox_Saints
When you see dumb cattle, think about whether you yourself have become like dumb cattle in your earthly aspirations, have you forgotten that you are in the image and likeness of God and should strive for God, for a life on high and a Kingdom, that you were redeemed by the blood of the Son of God, who came down from heaven, so that you may ascend to heaven, that you as a Christian and a member of the Holy Church, this heavenly society on earth, which prepares with God-given powers for unity with God in heaven in the holy places; consider that you have been given a straight stance and a forehead turned to heaven, so that you may constantly wisdom from above, so that you do not cling to earthly things; you are honored by reason and free will, so freely, and You do not forcibly march to the Kingdom above, may you resist the persecutors, may you perfect yourself in every virtue, and may you acquire imperishable crowns.
#John_of_Kronstadt
#Orthodox_Saints
28.01.202521:55
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Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.
Job 19:29
#Bible_Quote
Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.
Job 19:29
#Bible_Quote
27.01.202516:03
109. One alone is righteous in works, words and thoughts. But many are made righteous in faith, grace and repentance.
110. One who is repentant cannot be haughty, just as one who sins deliberately cannot be humble-minded.
111. Humility consists, not in condemning our conscience, but in recognizing God's grace and compassion.
#Mark_the_Ascetic
#philokalia
110. One who is repentant cannot be haughty, just as one who sins deliberately cannot be humble-minded.
111. Humility consists, not in condemning our conscience, but in recognizing God's grace and compassion.
#Mark_the_Ascetic
#philokalia
25.01.202515:38
25.01.202515:37
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There is nothing equal to it; therefore we pray and ask for the Angel of Peace, and everywhere we ask for peace in the churches, peace in prayers, in petitions, in greetings. The primate of the Church gives it once, twice, three times, and repeatedly (saying): Peace be with you. Why? Because it is the mother of all blessings and the foundation of joy. Therefore, Christ commanded the apostles, at the entrance to the house, to pronounce it first as a symbol of goodness. When it's not there, it's all in vain. And to the disciples, Christ said, "I give you my peace." He paves the way for love.
#John_Chrysostom
#Orthodox_Saints
There is nothing equal to it; therefore we pray and ask for the Angel of Peace, and everywhere we ask for peace in the churches, peace in prayers, in petitions, in greetings. The primate of the Church gives it once, twice, three times, and repeatedly (saying): Peace be with you. Why? Because it is the mother of all blessings and the foundation of joy. Therefore, Christ commanded the apostles, at the entrance to the house, to pronounce it first as a symbol of goodness. When it's not there, it's all in vain. And to the disciples, Christ said, "I give you my peace." He paves the way for love.
#John_Chrysostom
#Orthodox_Saints
17.01.202501:10
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One man came from far away to personally verify the abilities of the famous elder, but he saw nothing unusual and asked one of his students: "Where are the vaunted miracles that your teacher does?
" — Depending on what you call miracles. For worldly people, it is considered a miracle if God fulfills someone's will. We consider it a miracle if someone fulfills the will of God.
One man came from far away to personally verify the abilities of the famous elder, but he saw nothing unusual and asked one of his students: "Where are the vaunted miracles that your teacher does?
" — Depending on what you call miracles. For worldly people, it is considered a miracle if God fulfills someone's will. We consider it a miracle if someone fulfills the will of God.
19.11.202420:39
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Whoever is captured by sin has acquired for himself a cruel and merciless ruler, forcing him to do the most shameful things. This tyrant knows neither how to spare nor to show mercy.
#John_Chrysostom
#Orthodox_Saints
Whoever is captured by sin has acquired for himself a cruel and merciless ruler, forcing him to do the most shameful things. This tyrant knows neither how to spare nor to show mercy.
#John_Chrysostom
#Orthodox_Saints
18.10.202400:06
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#John_of_the_Ladder
#orthodox_Saints
It is impossible for people to spend a real day piously, if we do not think that this is the last day of our lives. And it is truly amazing that the pagans uttered something similar to this; for they also believed that love of wisdom consists in thinking about death...
As bread is more necessary than any other food, so the memory of death is more important than all deeds.#John_of_the_Ladder
#orthodox_Saints
03.09.202420:08
#Seraphim_rose
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