A Saint is someone whose life is about one thing. Soren Kierkegaard

orthodoxgladness: The novice asked the Elder: “Father, tell me, what is the best prayer?” “The best prayer,” answered the Elder … More

“The myth sovereign in the old age was that everything means everything. The myth sovereign in the new is that … More

Agatho said, ‘If an angry man were to raise the dead, God would still be displeased with his anger.’ – … More

historicaltimes: Street vendor selling mummies in Egypt, 1865. via reddit Keep reading How much we fight for the passions of … More

Through the prayers of our holy fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen. Glory … More

The heavenly citizens know how full of joy that day is, but we poor banished children of Eve know full … More

Out of Darkness

russianbyzantine: Deification is known by it’s having left behind an intellectual search for the face of God, and imperceptibly replaced … More

I [Christ] teach you to despise earthly things, to weary of the things of this present life, to look and … More

Joseph asked Poemen, ‘Tell me how to become a monk.’ He said, ‘If you want to find rest in this … More