Best Readings from Saints of Holy Orthodoxy Podcasts (2025)

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On Peace of Soul - St. Seraphim of Sarov 7:02

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St. Seraphim describes peace of soul in Christ and how to preserve this peace. As the saint says, "One must by every means strive to preserve peace of soul and not to be disturbed by offences from others..."This reading comes from: Life and Teaching of St. Seraphim of Sarov📖 Life and Teaching of St. Seraphim of Sarovhttps://churchsupplies.jordanvil…

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On Intrusive Thoughts & Delusions - St. Silouan the Athonite 15:57

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St. Silouan the Athonite writes on battling intrusive thoughts and recognizing delusions, emphasizing that we must "fight the enemy with the weapon of humility". A reading from "Saint Silouan the Athonite" by St. Sophrony the Athonite, p. 440-447📖 Saint Silouan the Athonite by St. Sophrony the Athonitehttps://www.holycross.org/products/saint-siloua…

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A Jew's Miraculous Conversion & Overcoming Hatred of Jews (The Way of a Pilgrim) 6:32

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Edifying excerpts from "The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way" concerning Jews and Orthodox Christianity. This reading is from the R.M. French translation of "The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way", p. 112-114, 139-140"Starets" means "Elder" in Russian🎧 Full audiobook:https://youtu.be/wh2Orojo1z0?si=LsyAccwIt7IzK94…

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An Orthodox View of Heart Transplants - Met. Philaret of New York 9:41

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Written in 1968, Met. Philaret examines the spiritual implications of the phenomenon of replacing a man's heart. It's worth noting that nothing here is said about replacement of other organs and therefore the listener should be wary to draw unnecessary conclusions from these words from Met. Philaret. Additionally, Met. Philaret does not address tho…

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"There Must Be Heresies Among You" (1 Cor 11:19) - Archbishop Averky of Jordanville 11:10

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Drawing upon St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop Averky examines this teaching from St. Paul and how modernists and ecumenists can and do twist it to their liking.📖 "There Must Be Heresies Among You" (1 Cor 11:19) (Orthodox Life, July-August, 1994)https://orthodoxlifemagazines.blogspot.com/🎧 Archbishop Averky: His Significance for the Ecumenical Orthod…

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The Virtue of Bees - St. Basil the Great 4:21

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Icons are Idolatry? St. Nikephoros Debates Emperor Leo V 12:52

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Marriage & Family Life - Tsarina St. Alexandra Feodorovna Romanov 11:29

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Hope for Departed Non-Orthodox - St. John Maximovitch 3:22

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Return To Your First Love (Rev. 2:4) - Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios 11:34

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The Life of St. Olga of Alaska 16:01

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The Way To Evangelize & Debate Like A Saint - St. Porphyrios 5:15

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Will the Heterodox Be Saved? - Met. Philaret of New York 6:50

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Godless Teachings Must Be Condemned & Their Books Should Be Burned - St. Athanasios Parios 7:21

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Who are the True Christian Patriots? - Met. Philaret of New York 8:19

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The Struggle Against Thoughts - St. Paisios the Athonite 26:43

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Nihilism, Vaccines, Confessing the Faith, & Resisting Evil Rulers - Elder Justin Parvu 13:56

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An interview with Elder Justin Parvu of Petru Vodă Monastery (Romania) given on October 7th, 2009. Elder Justin spent 16 years in prison under the communists and tirelessly served the Romanian people until his repose on June 16th, 2013. Read a brief account of his life with the text of this interview below.The vaccine Elder Justin is referring to i…

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Spiritual Medicine for the Spirit of Dejection - St. Tikhon of Zadonsk 3:17

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St. Tikhon’s pointed advice to monk suffering from apathy and despondency. “If you follow these four instructions, believe me, little by little you will attain both zeal and inclination.”📖 Read St Tikhon’s letter here:https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/a8455a5a/files/uploaded/Moot%201.1.pdf🎧 On Love for God - St. Tikhon of Zadonskhttps://youtu.be/…

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On Repentance (Homily from Great Lent) - St. John of Kronstadt 9:30

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A homily to stir up our hard hearts to sincerely repent, both now, wherever we are, and before our priest where we receive reconciliation with Christ and the Church.Reading from: Season of Repentance: Lenten Homilies of Saint John of Kronstadt, p. 76-81📖 Season of Repentance: Lenten Homilies of Saint John of Kronstadthttps://bookstore.jordanville.o…

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Life in the Last Times - Abba Pambo (Saying of the Desert Fathers) 4:02

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Abba Pambo, a 4th century Egyptian desert father, speaks prophetically about the state of the Church and the world in the last times.📖 Text is from the Gerondikon (Sayings of the Desert Fathers). The translation I read can be found here:https://orthodoxheritage.org/2003%20Issues.pdf🎧 The 38 Sayings of St. Anthony the Greathttps://youtu.be/YNh81oWWJ…

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Life After Death - St. John Maximovitch 9:42

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St. John Maximovitch describes the usual journey of the soul after death and how those still on earth can best help departed souls to be uplifted by the grace of God.Text here: http://livingorthodoxfaith.blogspot.com/2009/11/life-after-death-by-st-john-maximovitch.html?m=1📖 Man of God: St. John of Shanghai and San Franciscohttps://hvcbookstore.com/…

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What is Orthodoxy? - Archbishop Averky of Jordanville 13:49

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So many in the West today are learning about Orthodoxy but may not yet have a concrete answer to the fundamental question: What is Orthodoxy? Archbishop Averky offers us the answer.📖 What is Orthodoxy? (Orthodox Life, May-June, 1976)https://orthodoxlifemagazines.blogspot.com/2015/10/v41-1.html🎧 Archbishop Averky: His Significance for the Ecumenical…

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Scandalized? Be Like the Bee - St. Paisios the Athonite 3:44

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The full passage of St. Paisios’ famous saying: Be the BeeReading from “Spiritual Counsels, Vol. III: Spiritual Struggle”, p. 29-31📖 “Spiritual Counsels, Vol. III”:https://www.holycross.org/products/spiritual-struggle-elder-paisios?srsltid=AfmBOooXR9CN7PYCrw_LtAPzstMv45LrxH5kcB9DeLsMIOd7zKxBD9gj🎧 Spiritual Laws - St. Paisios the Athonitehttps://you…

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The Self-Liquidation of Christianity - Fr. Seraphim Rose 5:35

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"The striking phrase, 'God is dead,' is the poetical expression of modern unbelief", writes Eugene (Fr. Seraphim) Rose in his short but piercing analysis of the modern world and its apostasy. Christianity in the West fell long ago and its departure from the True Church, Holy Orthodoxy, is more and more evident. See the links below for more from Fr.…

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Orthodox Spirituality and the Technological Revolution - Elder Aimilianos 14:35

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Elder Aimilianos the Athonite discusses the post-industrial and digital information era, its blessings and dangers, and how Orthodox Christians can preserve a true life in Christ. As he says, "In post-industrial society, [people] are also becoming consumers and slaves to images and information, which fill their lives. Restraint and spiritual vigila…

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Renovated Orthodoxy: The Liturgical Theology of Fr. Alexander Schmemann - by Fr. Michael Pomazansky 54:32

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A thorough examination of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's views on the historical development and meaning of the Orthodox Church's prayer and worship. Fr. Michael Pomazansky, author of the popular book Orthodox Dogmatic Theology, provides an antidote to the poisonous stance of Fr. Alexander, which Fr. Seraphim Rose warns of, describing it as "the inevita…

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Attire Befitting A Priest — Ecumenical Canons, Commentary, & Stories 8:01

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A short but substantive article on priestly attire and why it is important that they wear their cassocks. Ecumenical Canons, comments from the author (a priest of the Russian Church Abroad), and stories illustrating the importance of the cassock for priests provide a memorable word on this topic. A reading of "Priestly Attire" from Orthodox Life, J…

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The Aether, The Soul's Covering, & How Saints Hear Prayers - St. Theophan the Recluse 23:21

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St. Theophan discusses the aether, the way our prayers reach God, Saints, and Angels, the covering of our souls, and how to live life according to the Spirit. A reading of letters 13, 14, and 15 from _The Spiritual Life And How to Be Attuned to It_0:00 Beginning0:15 Letter 13: Aether, True Happiness, Soul's Covering11:19 Letter 14: The Covering of …

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A Love Poem to Jesus - St. Joseph the Hesychast 4:29

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A love poem written by St. Joseph to our Lord Jesus Christ. One can quickly feel the deep love he has for Christ. Reading from _Letters & Poems by Saint Joseph the Hesychast_ , p. 529-531📖 _Letters & Poems by Saint Joseph the Hesychast_https://www.monasterevmc.org/en-us/products/letters-poems📖 _Monastic Wisdom: The Letters of Elder Joseph the Hesyc…

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Smoking and the Orthodox Christian - St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite 10:27

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Two passages from St. Nikodemos on how Orthodox Christians should approach smoking in general, and specifically smoking tobacco. St. Nikodemos writes, "But when they inhale and swallow the foul fumes of tobacco through their nose and mouth... how afterwards are they to be, in accord with their calling [i.e. Bishops and Priests, but indeed all Ortho…

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Satan Multiplies Heretics When Christians Abound In Love - Pope St. Leo (Nativity Fast, Homily 5) 12:08

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St. Leo the Great, Pope of Rome (+461) offers another homily during the Holy Fast of Nativity calling us again to active love for God and neighbor. "[Satan] is aroused with keener stings of hatred, that under a false profession of the Christian name he may corrupt those whom he is not allowed to attack with open and bloody persecutions, and for thi…

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On the Canons of the Ecumenical Councils - Fr. Seraphim Rose 7:31

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A few passages from Fr. Seraphim Rose regarding the canons of the Ecumenical Councils. There are other passages from Fr. Seraphim one should find and read (see link below, for example). This collection presents a good overview of his views. The canons are laid down by the fathers of the Ecumenical Councils, are the teachings of the Holy Spirit, and…

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Man is the Glory of God, Woman is the Glory of Man (and On Headcoverings) - Fr. Daniel Sysoev 29:00

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Fr. Daniel Sysoev (+2009) addresses the dynamics of men and women, husbands and wives, headcoverings, and the often misunderstood teachings of the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11. Fr. Daniel draws heavily on St. John Chrysostom and St. Theophan the Recluse in his analysis, offering timeless teachings for all Orthodox Christians. "...he is the imag…

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Forming the Soul - Fr. Seraphim Rose 10:40

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Drawing upon St. Theophan the Recluse's commentary, Fr. Seraphim Rose briefly discusses how souls formed in the "emotional and spiritual wasteland of our times" can become aware of this reality and how to live spiritually profitable lives in the Orthodox Church. Sometimes, as a stepping stone, even the best of the secular arts can be used to form t…

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St. Porphyrios and the Immodestly Dressed Women 2:30

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Learn how St. Porphyrios responded to seeing women dressed immodestly and to his spiritual children who were a bit judgmental.A reading of two accounts translated from the Greek:https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2012/07/elder-porphyrios-and-scantily-clothed.htmlSource: Ἀνθολόγιο Συμβουλῶν Γέροντος Πορφυρίου, p. 168, 169.⛪ FIND an Orthodox parish and…

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Difficulties in Prayer - St. John of Kronstadt 17:08

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Ever-timely gems of wisdom from St. John of Kronstadt on prayer. He speaks especially to people living in the world with everyday cares and responsibilities. Anyone discouraged in their prayer life will find consolation and inspiration in these words from this great saint of Russia.0:00 Introduction 0:09 Perseverance in Prayer 5:17 The Ordering of …

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By Almsgiving We Redeem Our Sins - Pope St. Leo the Great (Nativity Fast, Homily 1) 9:36

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St. Leo the Great, Pope of Rome (+461) calls us to embark on the Holy Fast of Nativity with gratitude and active love for God and neighbor. “For by prayer we seek to propitiate God, by fasting we extinguish the lusts of the flesh, by alms we redeem our sins: and at the same time God's image is throughout renewed in us, if we are always ready to pra…

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Husbands & Wives: Thier Roles in Living Harmoniously Together - St. Paisios the Athonite 18:40

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How should a man relate to his wife, and a women relate to her husband? St. Paisios presents us the royal path: why love and respect are really the same thing, and how the husband is the head of his wife but also the "lowest laborer", and how the wife is subject to her husband but also the "noble lady of the household".A reading from _Spiritual Cou…

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A Short Rule of Vigilance for Those Living in the World - St. Ignatius Brianchaninov 6:50

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Practical advice for daily life in the world from St. Ignatius Brianchaninov. His wisdom is summarized when he says, "The essence of any striving toward the Lord is attentiveness."Reading of chapter 27 from _The Field: Cultivating Salvation_ by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov📖 _The Field: Cultivating Salvation_ by St. Ignatius Brianchaninovhttps://www.h…

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Beatitudes for the Last Judgment - St. Symeon the New Theologian 9:48

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The great Theologian of the 11th century stirs up the hearts of his readers, calling us to a truly Christian life that daily stands ready for the dread Day of the Lord.Reading from St. Symeon's Tenth Ethical Discourse "On the Fearful Day of the Lord and the Future Judgement" from _On the Mystical Life, The Ethical Discourses, Vol. I: The Church and…

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On the Jesus Prayer - St. Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia 11:12

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St. Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia on Mount Athos discusses how to pray the Jesus Prayer and why it is "the key to the spiritual life" for every Orthodox Christian.A reading of _Wounded by Love_ p. 118-122📖 _Wounded by Love: The Life and the Wisdom of Elder Porphyrios_https://www.holycross.org/products/wounded-by-love-the-life-and-the-wisdom-of-elder-p…

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The Non-Chalcedonian Heresy - Monastery of Gregoriou, Mount Athos 1:19:52

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What separates the Orthodox Church and the various Non-Chalcedonian churches? Is it merely semantics and misunderstandings, as some today proclaim? The Holy Monastery of Gregoriou on Mount Athos, in this 1994 treatise, gives a detailed examination of the issues and offers much for anyone interested in the truth of Christ, His Church, and the Non-Ch…

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Keep Thy Mind in Hell and Despair Not - Christ's Word to St. Silouan 5:05

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A reading of the revelation of Jesus Christ to St. Silouan from _Saint Silouan the Athonite_ by St. Sophrony (p. 429-431)📖 _Saint Silouan the Athonite_ by St. Sophrony: https://www.holycross.org/products/saint-silouan-the-athonite🎧 Keep Thy Mind in Hell and Despair Not - St. Silouan and St. Sophrony (Commentary on the Saying)https://youtu.be/n0CCxF…

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The Firmament and the Waters Above - St. Ambrose of Milan 16:37

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What is the firmament? What does Scripture mean by “waters above the heavens”? St. Ambrose expounds upon the Scriptural testimony and raises our minds and hearts both to God’s creation and God Himself. As he asks rhetorically, "When you hear this, why do you marvel if, by the operation of such majesty, water can be held suspended above the celestia…

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Duties of Husbands & Wives in Marriage - St. Tikhon of Zadonsk 5:43

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St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, one of the most beloved Russian saints of the past few centuries, describes the duties of husbands and wives towards each other in marriage.Text is from "Journey to Heaven: Counsels on the Particular Duties of Every Christian" by St. Tikhon of Zadonsk⛪ FIND an Orthodox parish and monastery near you:https://orthodox-world.org/…

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On the Moment in Liturgy: "Catechumens Depart!" - Met. Augustinos of Florina 2:41

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Excerpt from "For Catechumens in the Orthodox Church" by Metropolitan Augoustinos (Kantiotis) of Florina (+2010), from his book “On the Divine Liturgy: Vol. 1"📖 “On the Divine Liturgy: Vol. 1" by Met. Augustinos: http://ibmgs.org/chatechetic.html🎧 For Catechumens in the Orthodox Church - Met. Augoustinos of Florinahttps://youtu.be/pE52JnVeueQ⛪ FIND…

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On Approaching God in the Heart and the Cause of Humility - St. Isaac the Syrian 10:33

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A reading of Homily 8 from St. Isaac the Syrian's Ascetical Homilies📖 Buy “Ascetical Homilies of Saint Issac the Syrian” here: https://www.bostonmonks.com/product_info.php/cPath/75_105/products_id/635🎧 The Prayers of St. Isaac the Syrianhttps://youtu.be/nq5L6RXiH9M🎧 On the Power of Sin & What Causes Sin To Cease - St. Isaac the Syrianhttps://youtu.…

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On the Antichrist - St. Ephraim the Syrian 23:27

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A homily describing the dreadful Antichrist, his deceitful tactics, and how Christians of the last times can remain faithful to Christ amidst intense pressure. As St. Ephraim says, "I entreat you, brethren, being the least among you, let us not be lax, O Christ-lovers, rather let us strengthen ourselves even more by the power of the Cross. The inev…

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Duties of Pastors and of the Flock - St. Tikhon of Zadonsk 13:21

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St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, one of the most beloved Russian saints of the past few centuries, describes the duties of the pastor towards his flock and of the flock towards their pastor.0:00 Beginning0:10 On the Duty of Pastors (Bishops and Priests)9:02 On the Duty of the Flock Toward the PastorText is from "Journey to Heaven: Counsels on the Particular …

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The Life of St. Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch 19:16

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A reading of the Life of Saint Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch (February 12) from the Great Collection Collection of the Lives of Saints by St. Dimitri of RostovThe life of St. Meletius of Antioch is instructive regarding many things, including those of our times who have separated themselves from unity with the rest of the Orthodox Church in their…

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