The War in Heaven
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Theology

The War in Heaven

Revelation: Removing the Veil, Part 12A

Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol

You may ask: “Then why was Revelation written if we can’t interpret it?” It’s written to show the warfare taking place in the spiritual realm, to show the serious war that the antichrist, the devil, wages against Christ.

The Stages of Spiritual Life
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

The Stages of Spiritual Life

Part 1: “Exodus from Egypt” and “Wandering in the Desert”

Monk Theologos (Kadar)

The story of the Exodus of the chosen people from Egypt, their wandering through the desert and entering of the Promised Land reflect the stages of the ascetic’s spiritual life on his path to Paradise.

The Path to Baptism
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

The Path to Baptism

The French Anchoress Mary Magdalene. Part 2

Hieromonk Nektary (Sokolov)

Finally the day arrived that Marie Madeleine had been so diligently preparing for and what the Lord had guided her to in His all-wise ways was fulfilled.

Those Who Love St. Spyridon
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Those Who Love St. Spyridon

Three stories

Elena Dolgacheva

Olga, surprised at herself, poured out her troubles to old man depicted on the icon as if he were alive.

Helping St. Herman’s Helpers. An Address to Those Who Wish to Help the Alaska Clergy
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

Helping St. Herman’s Helpers. An Address to Those Who Wish to Help the Alaska Clergy

There is a certain joy and peace that comes to any of us when we take care of our brothers and sisters in need of our help.