Saint Mary of Egypt
Metropolitan Anthony Bloom † 16 April 1989 In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. We keep today the memory of Saint Mary of Egypt in the gradual progression from glory to glory which Lent is, and which must lead us step by step to facing...
The Memory of the Blessed Mary the Egyptian
Nektarios Thanos “… her many sins have been remitted, because she loved greatly” Luke 7, 47. On the Fifth Sunday of Lent, the Church honours the memory of a “street-walker”, a woman who led such a dissolute life that the word “prostitute” is more of a euphemism rather than an...
Setting the Stage
Welcome to The Daily Prayer Team messages, each day includes a passage of scripture, a reflection and a prayer. Sponsored by Saint John Greek Orthodox Church in Tampa, FL. But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent...
We have you as an example of repentance, Mary the Egyptian
Rafael Ch. Misiaoulis On the fifth Sunday in Lent, the Church brings to our attention an exceptional female ascetic: Saint Mary the Egyptian. She’s someone for us to imitate and has a great deal to teach us. Her Life was preserved for us by Saint Zosimas and written down...
The Example of St. Mary of Egypt
True Life- Greek is a weekly program that strives to enlighten our daily lives with the light of Scripture and wisdom of the Church fathers. This week: The desert that becomes Paradise One of the important lessons we should learn from Mary of Egypt is that being away from...
Commemorating the Repentance of St. Mary of Egypt
She was born in Egypt, in about 466 AD, to Christian parents. At the age of 12, she ran away from home to Alexandria, where she lived on the street, giving away her favours and spinning flax to feed herself. She loved a good party and her endless capacity for...
Behold, the Day of the Lord Comes
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 13:2-13 On a bare hill raise a signal, cry aloud to them; wave the hand for them to enter the gates of the nobles. I myself have commanded my consecrated ones, have summoned my mighty men to execute my anger, my proudly exulting ones. Hark,...
Of Icons and Akathists
It’s a warm June evening, and the nave glows in the long golden light that filters through the windows in the dome. The church is light and airy, and makes me think that some of the glory of Hagia Sophia is captured here, in this tiny wood and glass building....
St. Mary of Egypt, March 29
In this episode, Guest Preacher Fr. Themi Adamopoulos discusses the life of St. Mary of Egypt. All of us are sinners who rely on God’s abundant grace and mercy. And as a result, all of us are called upon to forgive others. The life of St. Mary of Egypt shows...
Humility and Repentance
On the final Sunday of Great Lent, the Church makes one final plea for us to look into our hearts with Christian humility to see our sinful ways. Saint Mary of Egypt was stopped from venerating the Holy Cross of Christ because of her sinful life. The Disciples were prideful...
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