Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it…

Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is…

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for there is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10     Persecution is nothing new to…

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9     There is a difference between a peacemaker and a…

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8   Hopefully you never have to be in an operating room at…

He entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich. And he sought to see…

For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, unstained, separated from sinners, exalted above the heavens. He has no…

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6   The world says “You’ve got to be kidding. …

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Many people confuse “meekness” with “weakness.” The world will say, in response to this…