A Contemporary Miracle of the Patron Saint Against Cancer
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

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A Contemporary Miracle of the Patron Saint Against Cancer

St. Parthenios Lampsakos, February 7/20

Stratoula, a 26 year old woman from Halkida, was diagnosed with cancer in September 1996. Below is the story of her healing through St. Parthenios in her own words:

Can the Dead Repent?
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

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Can the Dead Repent?

Fr. John Whiteford

If someone dies without repentance, is it possible for such a person to repent after death? Fr. John Whiteford answers this question through the writings of the holy fathers of the Church.

Seeing the Son of Man in Every Man
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

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Seeing the Son of Man in Every Man

The reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew (25:31-46)

Fr. James Guirguis

The teachings of Our Lord, God and savior Jesus Christ are often quite difficult for us. In fact, it cannot be any other way since God is speaking to man. God is attempting to raise man from his earthly nature which makes him similar to the beasts, and He is trying to raise him to the level and stature which alone is God’s. We do not take lightly the idea that God desires to call us “sons and daughters.”

On the Last Times, the Antichrist, and the End of the World
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

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On the Last Times, the Antichrist, and the End of the World

St. Ephraim the Syrian

We have already told you that the end of the world is near, the consummation remains. Has not faith withered away among mankind?

Why a Fast Free Week Before Lent?
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

Why a Fast Free Week Before Lent?

Fr. Ted Bobosh

The Synaxarion says the fast free week is good for the monk to remind them not to become proud and arrogant because of his fasting discipline .