Tag: christian

A hermit said, ‘He who is praised and honoured above what he deserves suffers grievous loss. He who receives no … More

Some people once came to a hermit in the Thebaid to ask him to cure a demoniac whom they brought … More

orthodoxgladness: Remember death and never sin. I am torn amidst a sea of change. The events of life that I … More

“Become His slave, and in God you will find freedom.” – St. Porphyrios (painting: Supper at Emmaus, Michaelangelo)

“If we give ourselves to Christ, all the negative reactions of body and soul go away.” – St. Porphyrios

“The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his … More

“This is our method. We will raise our arms to Christ and He will give us His grace.” – St. … More

orthodoxgladness: Learn such faith in God to breathe Him like air.  – St. John of Kronstadt How close do I … More

“If you give your heart to Him, there will be no room for the other things.” – St. Porphyrios (painting: … More

A brother once came to Sisois on the mountain of Antony, and as they were talking he said to Sisois, … More