Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis

Now as they went on their way, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha received Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to His teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to Him and Read more

Jesus said, “No one has ascended into heaven but He who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him may have eternal life.” For God so loved Read more

See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For Read more

We know that in everything God works for good with those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28   For many summers in my life, I’ve been privileged to be a part of our Metropolis summer camp.  We have three goals at summer camp.  The Read more

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32 Is it difficult to be kind?  I would say that the answer is Read more

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word make him glad. Proverbs 12:25 There is a book called “The Five Love Languages” by Dr. Gary Chapman.  In the book, he identifies five “love languages” – words of affirmation, quality time, giving gifts, acts of service and Read more

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word make him glad. Proverbs 12:25 There is a book called “The Five Love Languages” by Dr. Gary Chapman.  In the book, he identifies five “love languages” – words of affirmation, quality time, giving gifts, acts of service and Read more

And Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and He went to the synagogue, as His custom was, on the Sabbath day. And He stood up to read; and there was given to Him the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened the book and found the Read more

You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be happy and it shall be well with you. Psalm 128:2 Today’s Scripture verse comes from Psalm 128, the Psalm that is part of the Orthodox wedding service. The Psalm describes what the happy home looks like. At the Read more

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way. This is good, and it is acceptable in the Read more

And behold, one came up to Him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?” And He said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” He said to Read more