New on the Site
(Archives for 2022)
• 23.12.2022 — Pastoral Visit to the Holy Land of Georgia ( in the section Synodal Issues > Synodal Μissionary Commission > Dioceses > Diocese of Gldani Tbilisi (Georgia) > Annals )
• 15.12.2022 — Compassionate and All-Compassionate in Russian ( in the section Metropolis > Encyclicals )
• 09.12.2022 — Compassionate and All-Compassionate in Italian ( in the section Metropolis > Encyclicals )
• 05.12.2022 — Compassionate and All-Compassionate in French ( in the section Metropolis > Encyclicals )
• 04.12.2022 — The Forty-Day Fast Before Christmas
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > Simple Catechesis )
• 03.12.2022 — Compassionate and All-Compassionate ( in the section Metropolis > Encyclicals )
• 29.11.2022 — “Without God all things are permitted” —even infanticide! ( in the section Miscellany > Interventions )
• 28.11.2022 — From the archives:
— The Nativity Fast
( in the section Theology > Studies > Topics in Catechesis )
• 26.11.2022 — Opening Ceremony of the Charity Shop Organized by the St. Philaret the Merciful Guild ( in the section Metropolis > St. Philaret the Merciful Guild )
• 23.11.2022 — Visit to the Juvenile Special Detention Center of Volos, Greece ( in the section Metropolis > St. Philaret the Merciful Guild )
• 21.11.2022 — Our Two Guardian Angels: of Baptism and of the Great Schema
( in the section Theology > Calendar > Synaxarion > November )
• 14.11.2022 — Autumn Pastoral Visit to Sweden ( in the section Synodal Issues > Synodal Μissionary Commission > Dioceses > Diocese of Stockholm (Sweden) > Annals )
• 08.11.2022 — Reverence Towards Icons and Other Sacred Objects ( in the section Miscellany > Interventions )
• 31.10.2022 — St. John of Shanghai and the Demonic Holiday of Halloween ( in the section Miscellany > Interventions )
• 30.10.2022 — The Oil From the Vigil Lamp of the Theotokos and of All the Saints ( in the section Theology > Christian Life > Spiritual Edification )
• 26.10.2022 — God Gives Man Opportunities ( in the section Miscellany > Interventions )
• 01.10.2022 — From the archives:
— The Third Apparition of the Precious Cross ( in the section Synodal Issues > Synodal Μissionary Commission > Dioceses > Diocese of Stockholm (Sweden) > Documents > Miscellaneous Miscellaneous )
• 25.09.2022 — Pious Practices Surrounding the Holy Cross ( in the section Theology > Christian Life > Spiritual Edification )
• 18.09.2022 — Pastoral Visit to the Holy Land of Georgia ( in the section Synodal Issues > Synodal Μissionary Commission > Dioceses > Diocese of Gldani Tbilisi (Georgia) > Annals )
• 17.09.2022 — At the Gateway of the New Ecclesiastical Year in English, French, Italian
and Russian ( in the section Metropolis > Encyclicals )
• 14.09.2022 — From the archives:
— September 1: Beginning of the New Ecclesiastical Year ( in the section Theology > Christian Life > Spiritual Edification )
• 02.09.2022 — Eighteenth Visit to the Detention Center of Amphissa ( in the section Metropolis > St. Philaret the Merciful Guild )
• 30.07.2022 — Supplication for Peace in Ukraine in French ( in the section Theology > Calendar > Hymnography )
• 17.07.2022 — Supplication for Peace in Ukraine ( in the section Theology > Calendar > Hymnography )
• 26.06.2022 — The Consecration of the Church of the Holy Angels at their Convent in Aphidnes, Attica ( in the section Metropolis > Annals > Important Events )
• 20.06.2022 — The Period of the Fast of the Holy Apostles Has Begun... in English, French,
Italian
and Russian ( in the section Metropolis > Encyclicals )
• 19.06.2022 — From the archives:
— Synaxarion: The Sunday of All Saints
( in the section Theology > Calendar > Synaxarion > Pentecostarion )
— “The Holy Icon of All Saints: An Attempt at a New Approach” ( in the section Theology > Studies > Iconology )
• 01.05.2022 —
Holy Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ in French,
Italian
and Russian ( in the section Metropolis > Encyclicals )
• 29.04.2022 — Holy Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ ( in the section Metropolis > Encyclicals )
• 24.04.2022 — O Master and Lord... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 23.04.2022 — Synodal Paschal Message for 2021 in English, French, Georgian, Italian and Russian ( in the section Synodal Issues > Synod Documents > Synodal Encyclicals )
— For me Thou art the Fountain of life... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 22.04.2022 — Out of envy the author of evil drove... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 21.04.2022 — O Lamb of God... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 20.04.2022 — The Harlot washed Thy pure... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 19.04.2022 — I fall before Thee... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 18.04.2022 — O Lord Who has created heaven... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 17.04.2022 — My soul, O my soul, rise up!... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 16.04.2022 — From my youth, O Saviour... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 15.04.2022 — Cleanse the filth from my soul... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 14.04.2022 — He Whom thou hast loved, O Mother... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 13.04.2022 — When I examine my actions, O Saviour... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 12.04.2022 — No sin has there been in life... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 11.04.2022 — I am become the Prodigal Son... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 10.04.2022 — Thy soul on fire, O Mary... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 09.04.2022 — I know Thee as a calm haven... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 08.04.2022 — Do not demand from me worthy fruits of repentance... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 07.04.2022 — O condescension past all speech!... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 06.04.2022 — I have become mine own idol... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 05.04.2022 — It is time for repentance... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 04.04.2022 — Look upon me with a compassionate eye... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 03.04.2022 — I lie as an outcast before Thy gate, O Saviour... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 02.04.2022 — Regular General Meeting of the St. Philaret the Merciful Guild ( in the section Metropolis > St. Philaret the Merciful Guild )
— Do not look back, my soul... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 01.04.2022 — Thirteenth Blood Drive of the Holy Metropolis of Oropos and Fili ( in the section Metropolis > Annals > Important Events )
— Strengthen my soul, O Master... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 31.03.2022 — I am wounded and smitten;... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 30.03.2022 — Ineffable is Thy compassion... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 29.03.2022 — May the Blood from Thy side... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 28.03.2022 — Like the ungrateful servant... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 27.03.2022 — Thy Body and Thy Blood... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 26.03.2022 — The end draws near... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 25.03.2022 — My soul shall live and praise Thee... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 24.03.2022 — Though I have sinned... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 23.03.2022 — O Lamb Who takest away my sin... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 22.03.2022 — All mine offences... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 21.03.2022 — More than all men have I wilfully sinned... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 20.03.2022 — Awake, my soul... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 19.03.2022 — Now I speak boastfully... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 18.03.2022 — I am utterly enslaved by the passions... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 17.03.2022 — I have defiled my body... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 16.03.2022 — I am weighed down... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 15.03.2022 — I have discoloured with the passions... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 14.03.2022 — I have wasted all my life... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 13.03.2022 — I have discoloured Thine image... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 12.03.2022 — O my Benefactor, my Deliverer... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 11.03.2022 — Come, wretched soul... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 10.03.2022 — Taking thought for my flesh... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 09.03.2022 — The Dove who loved the wilderness... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 08.03.2022 — I have sinned... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 07.03.2022 — Where shall I begin to weep... in English and French
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > A Journey with Saints Andrew of Crete and Symeon Metaphrastes as our Companions )
• 06.03.2022 —
Message from Metropolitan Cyprian at the Beginning of Great Lent in English, French,
Italian
and Russian ( in the section Metropolis > Encyclicals )
• 14.02.2022 — From the archives:
— An Orthodox Rejection of the Celebration of Valentine’s Day
( in the section Theology > Christian Life > Simple Catechesis )
• 06.02.2022 — A Miracle of St. Xenia in Chechnya ( in the section Theology > Calendar > Synaxarion > January )
• 23.01.2022 —
Edification and Consolation, Volume XIII ( in the section Publications > Periodicals > Edification and Consolation )
From the archives:
— St. Joseph the New of Cappadocia
( in the section Theology > Calendar > Synaxarion > January )
• 17.01.2022 — Thoughts and Concerns On the Virus of Doubt ( in the section Miscellany > Interventions )
• 11.01.2022 — Winter Pastoral Visit
to the Holy Land of Georgia ( in the section Synodal Issues > Synodal Μissionary Commission > Dioceses > Diocese of Gldani Tbilisi (Georgia) > Annals )
• 07.01.2022 — “...And dwelt among us...” in English, French, Italian and Russian
( in the section Metropolis > Encyclicals )
— St. Maximos the Confessor
• 06.01.2022 — St. Mark the Ascetic
• 05.01.2022 — Synodal Nativity Message for 2021 ( in the section Synodal Issues > Synod Documents > Synodal Encyclicals )
— St. Niketas the Stethatos
• 04.01.2022 — St. John of Karpathos ( in the section Theology > Christian Life > Towards Bethlehem... )
• 03.01.2022 — Synodal Nativity Message for 2021 in French, Georgian, Italian and Russian ( in the section Synodal Issues > Synod Documents > Synodal Encyclicals )
— St. Peter of Damascus
• 02.01.2022 — Abba Isaac the Syrian ( in the section Theology > Christian Life > Towards Bethlehem... )
• 01.01.2022 — All-Night Vigil in Honor of St. Philaret the Merciful ( in the section Metropolis > Annals > Feasts )
— Abba Isaac the Syrian
