“If you want to be known to God, do all that you can to remain unknown to men.” – St. … More
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“A humble man is a perfect man.” – St. Porphyrios
“A humble man is a perfect man.” – St. Porphyrios
A hermit said, ‘If anyone says “Forgive me”, and humbles himself, he burns up the demons that tempt him.’ – … More
“Someone may be a virgin as far as the body is concerned, but be like an inveterate whore as far … More
“A fat belly does not make for a refined mind.” – St. Gregory the Theologian (painting: Jacques de I’Ange, Gluttony)
I know, Savior, that none other has, as I have, sinned against You. nor done the deeds that I have … More
A hermit said, ‘He who is praised and honoured above what he deserves suffers grievous loss. He who receives no … More
orthodoxgladness: Remember death and never sin. I am torn amidst a sea of change. The events of life that I … More
“If you give your heart to Him, there will be no room for the other things.” – St. Porphyrios (painting: … More
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