Samuel was a man chosen by God for God, from his birth until his death. He faithfully served God and the nation of unified Israel as it transitioned from the time of judges to the rule of kings,in several important positions during his life, earning God’s favour because he knew Read more
The Orthodox Church, is the most ancient and oldest Church in the world, founded by Jesus Christ. Its beginnings chronicled in the New Testament, which has deep and lasting roots in Christian antiquity and is steeped in rich Biblical tradition. The Orthodox Church is the Church, which has preserved untainted, Read more
The New Testament makes explicitly clear that the first day of the week, or Sunday, was a holy day for the primitive Christians, even before Nicaea Synod (325). The Holy Eucharist, the central act of Christian worship, is celebrated on Sunday, otherwise known as ‘the First Day‘ (Matt. 28:1; mk. Read more
The consecration of the Holy Mooron is preceded by elaborate preparations. Fruits are collected from selected olive trees in the months of September and October. They are cleaned and squeezed. To this juice is then added pepper, spices and perfumes. The whole thing is then ground to a fine flour, Read more
Go to your bible regularly! Open it prayerfully!!Read it expectantly!!! Live it joyfully.Study the Bible to be wise, believe it to be safe, practice it to be holy.
“He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished, and ready. Prepare for us there”. The Upper Room was a significant site, that represented an illuminating iconic locus in the formation of Holy Church. Also known as ‘Cenacle’ (Sehion Mallika), on the upper slopes of Mount Zion was the venue of Read more
GOD THE FATHER is the fountainhead of the Holy Trinity. The Scriptures reveal the one God is Three Persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — eternally sharing the one divine nature. From the Father the Son is begotten before all ages and all time (Ps. 2: 7; 2 Cor. Read more
Read the penitential psalms {6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 129, 149}, Meditate on relevant Bible portions and the parables on repentance. Read also the prayers before confession, that is given in the Holy Qurbana Kramam. Take time to recall your sins, both voluntary and involuntary, in prayer and relying on Read more