The reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (4:12-17) Last week we celebrated the Feast of Theophany and it was indeed a glorious celebration as we welcomed 8 new members into the family of God, the holy Church. The feast of Theophany is special in it’s own right and it also has the
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Faith, Resolve, and Deliverance from the Bondage of Sin
The following sermon was delivered in 1978, when the fourth Sunday after Pentecost fell shortly after the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul. Fr. Vsevolod’s comments regarding the Apostles’ Fast nonetheless remain valuable to those still observing the fast. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit!
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CAN YOU REPENT AFTER YOU DIE?
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. Scripture, as explained by the Fathers of the Church, states that this is not possible. Psalm
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