Articles and sermons All Saints Day June 14, 2020 / June 14, 2020 by Антоний A week after the birth of the Church, we remember all its saints, for they are its fruit, the purpose of Christ’s saving Sacrifice, and the result of the work of the Holy Spirit. Someone may not like something in a particular parish (the parishioners are not saints, and the priest is not without sin); […] Read more »
Archpastoral ministry Articles and sermons Orthodoxy: From Jerusalem to Manila May 27, 2020 / July 8, 2020 by Антоний Orthodoxy (derived from Greek ὀρθοδοξία – correct teaching, correct faith and glorification of God) – the original traditional Christianity founded by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Palestine, was spread throughout the world by his closest disciples – the apostles, together with their successors. This is the faith and the corresponding way of life […] Read more »
Articles and sermons John the Theologian May 21, 2020 / May 21, 2020 by Антоний The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian is the youngest of the 12 apostles, but he was the only one remaining with the Saviour during the most difficult time of His suffering. And he was the only one of them whom persecutors failed to kill. His gospel is also special – it speaks most […] Read more »
Articles and sermons Feat of Love May 2, 2020 / May 2, 2020 by Антоний May 2 is the day of memory of the people’s favorite Saint blessed Matrona of Moscow (Nikonova). Mother Matronushka, as the faithful affectionately call her, is prayed for in illnesses, life’s troubles, when it does not get along with work, school, housing, and under persecution. The fame of Mother Matrona has long crossed the borders […] Read more »
Articles and sermons Thomas Sunday April 26, 2020 / April 26, 2020 by Антоний “Until I see it, I won’t believe it!- Blessed are they who have not seen, but have believed!” These are catch phrases from the gospel story about the unbelieving Apostle Thomas, the story which was supposed to convince doubters of the truth of the Resurrection of Christ. However, a proud person believes only what he […] Read more »
Articles and sermons Ninevites’ repentance April 13, 2020 / April 13, 2020 by Антоний The short Bible book of Jonah is read entirely on Great Saturday at Vespers. Since it is very relevant these days, and its images are often used in the Church, let us briefly recall its content. Jonah lived after the prophets Elijah and Elisha. One day the Lord commanded him to go to the city […] Read more »
Articles and sermons Resurrection of Lazarus April 10, 2020 / April 10, 2020 by Антоний In the famous parable the rich man in the hell begged to send Lazarus from Paradise to his alive relatives to warn them about the consequences of a sinful life, but he was denied for such a reason: if they believe neither Scriptures nor the prophets, they will not believe the one who has risen […] Read more »
Articles and sermons Beginning of our salvation April 7, 2020 / April 19, 2020 by Антоний It is believed that the main holiday of the Most Holy Theotokos is the Dormition. But it is for reason that the Holy Church sings at the Annunciation: “Today is the beginning of our salvation!” And the whole life of our Lady is for this day. “The Word became a human being” is about today’s […] Read more »
Articles and sermons Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk: We will definitely celebrate Easter April 5, 2020 / April 6, 2020 by Антоний During the coronavirus pandemic the Church has to make innovative decisions in order to comply with the instructions of the authorities, to protect not only the physical life and health of people, but also the spiritual one. Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of the Department for external Church relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, told RIA […] Read more »
Articles and sermons Mary of Egypt April 5, 2020 / April 19, 2020 by Антоний “The Standing of Mary of Egypt” on last Thursday is the culmination of Lent. In the Church for two months now, we have been taught examples of piety: the repentance of publicans and fornicators, icon worship and hesychasm. Like the Tree of life in the middle of Paradise, the Cross of the Lord is brought […] Read more »
