They Presented Unto Him Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

A Homily for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ

St. Innocent of Kherson

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They Presented Unto Him Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

A Homily for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ

St. Innocent of Kherson

Therefore, there are people who bring the Lord gold, there are those who bring frankincense, there are those who bring myrrh, and finally, there are those who bring several gifts together. Who are these people?

Nativity Epistle of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad

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Nativity Epistle of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad

Christmastide always evokes feelings of deep love and gratitude in a faithful heart. In these days, let us also raise up our prayerful thanks to God, offering our love to Him and our neighbors.

Christmas Message by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill

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Christmas Message by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill

Since the coming of the Lord into the world and to this day, all those who believe in Him are given the opportunity to be children of the Heavenly Father, for, as Saint Paul says, now we are no longer strangers and aliens, but also members of the household of God (Eph. 2.19).

Christ Brought Himself to Every One of Us

Archpriest Sergy Baranov

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Christ Brought Himself to Every One of Us

Archpriest Sergy Baranov

This is the main principle of Christianity: Christ didn’t bring us a teaching—Christ brought Himself to every one of us.

Patience in Tribulation

A Homily for the Sunday of the Holy Fathers

New Martyr Priest Sergei Mechev

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Patience in Tribulation

A Homily for the Sunday of the Holy Fathers

New Martyr Priest Sergei Mechev

We must not only recall the Old Testament Fathers, but also take from them what is most appropriate for our times.