For an explanation of the present Feast and understanding of its truth, it is necessary for us to turn to the very start of today’s reading from the Gospel: “Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James and John his brother, and led them up onto a high mountain by themselves” (Mt 17:1). First of
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The Saint, the Priest, and Face-tattoos
Some years back, there was a point in my life when I didn’t give a second thought to the Saints. I really didn’t see how they had any place within my faith. In Bible College and in Protestant seminary, I was fed the idea that saints were either a type of good luck charm to
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Orthodox Church – Guthrie, OK
Saint Nino Orthodox Christian Church This page in an outreach of St Nino Equal-to-the Apostles Orthodox Church in Stillwater. We are actively seeking people in the Ponca City, OK area, who are interested to learn more about the Orthodox Christian Church. We currently have services both in Stillwater and Enid (click here for more info on Enid
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Paralysis in Sin, Freedom in Christ
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (9:1-8) Today we hear the gospel passage about a paralyzed man and those who loved him. We are told that Our Lord Jesus Christ saw the faith of those who came bringing the paralytic and upon seeing their faith He said to the paralyzed “Take
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Church History Diagrams
A Collection of Church History Diagrams: The Orthodox Church is evangelical, but not Protestant. It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman. It isn’t non-denominational – it is pre-denominational. It has believed, taught, preserved, defended and died for the Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost 2000 years ago. “Orthodoxy is
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VIDEO: A Beautiful and Moving 10 minute Film “The Miracle of Reconverting Russia”
The Russian Orthodox Church, having endured more than 70 years of brutal persecution from the godless Communists, is experiencing a revival that rivals anything seen in world history. In 1989 Russia (and Ukraine) celebrated 1,000 years of Christianity in their lands. Since that date the Russian Orthodox Church has built, on average, 3 churches
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Classic Homily Series: Healing Two Possessed Gergesenes – Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh (1989)
Week 5 Pentecost. Healing two possessed In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Time after time we hear in the Gospel stories of people who were healed from a disease. In the Gospel it seems so simple and clear: here is the need – and God responds to it.
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Classic Homily Series: Healing of the Centurion’s Servant – Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh (1982)
Week 4 Pentecost. Healing of the centurion’s servant In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. So often you hear from people: I pray, I aspire to God, I crave to meet with Him – and at the same time, He seems to remain far away to me, I don’t
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Classic Homily Series: Seek the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness – Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh (1976)
3rd week after Pentecost. Seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness (July 04, 1976) In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. When reading the words of the Savior on the fact that one could live so simply, so carefree, if one does not care for the soul
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How We Become A Profitable Christian – Lessons From Saint Titus
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to St. Titus. (3:8-15) and the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (5:14-19) In today’s epistle we hear some strong words of the Apostle Paul to his spiritual son Titus. Listen to what he says, “I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who
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