By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Before the sun lifts its golden veil over Fiji, while the matangi (the soft morning breeze) moves gently through the banana trees and hibiscus, I watch a single flame flicker beside an icon of the Virgin Mary and Christ. In the Read more…
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loves us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-3 Love is a gift that is given from God to us, from us to God and from one person Read more…
When He saw the crowds, He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. And He called to Him His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every infirmity. The names Read more…
For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are Read more…
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do Read more…
To my shame, I must say, we were too weak for that! But whatever any one dares to boast of—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast of that. Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am Read more…
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A second time Jesus said to him, “Simon, son of Read more…
For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God, rather than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6 Love is a choice. It cannot be coerced. It cannot be taken away. Love is what God desires of us. You can’t force someone to love. Love is something that is to Read more…
As members of the Body of Christ, we have a responsibility to include all Christians fully into the life of our Church, and to be compassionate toward their needs at every stage of life. Use the resources below to learn more and make a difference at your Parish! “We do Read more…
Efthymios N. Tsigaridas There are in the Monastery three fragments of wall-paintings, whose origin is unknown. Two of these are from decoration of the Late Comnenan period, while the third belongs to decoration of the Early Palaeologan period. On the two earlier fragments, measuring 50 x 65 and 65 Read more…
And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.” Luke 1:19 There are certain verses in the Bible that when I read them, my hair stands up and I Read more…
Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things which have been accomplished among us, just as they were delivered to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for Read more…