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Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis In The Prayer Team

Feast of the Exaltation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross

Exaltation of the Holy Cross Orthodox Icon

When the chief priests and the officers saw Him, they cried out, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “Take Him yourselves and crucify…

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis In The Prayer Team

A Matter of Perspective

For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of…

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis In The Prayer Team

A Short Reading, a Succinct Summary

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…

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis In The Prayer Team

This is What Really Counts

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…

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis In The Prayer Team

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

And cause Thy whole nation and every tribe to know and understand that Thou art God, the God of all power and might, and that…

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis In The Prayer Team

A Comment on Phones and AI

“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.” Luke 21:15 I saw…

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis In The Prayer Team

Battleground: What Do You Love? What Things Do You Spend the Most Time On?

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for…

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis In The Prayer Team

There Is Only ONE Needful Thing

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…

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis In The Prayer Team

Labor Day

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…

Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis In The Prayer Team

It Is Necessary to Dress Appropriately

“The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those…

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