Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol
Those whose names aren’t written in the Book of Life, who aren’t God’s people, will be surprised and perplexed when they see this beast, which everyone thought was strong and robust, but it was a false picture.
Priest Alexei Veretelnikov
Great-Martyr Theodore Gavras became a hero not only of Greek but also of Turkish folklore, where he was referred to as a “noble and brave foe.”
Hieromonk Seraphim (Panich)
The Protecting Veil is an image of maternal love.
St. Seraphim (Chichagov)
Oh, All-merciful Queen and Theotokos! Help us who are weak, feeble, foolish, defiled, incorrigible, sorrowful, despondent, grief-stricken, and despairing, and cover us from every evil with Thy honorable omophorion! Grant us the spirit of prayer!
Priest Tarasiy Borozenets
In fact, life is the embodied choice of either the Savior or the enemy of the human race. There is no other alternative.
