This is an ancient custom, which dates to the early Church. St. Cyril of Jerusalem mentions in his lectures to catechumens: Let …
What does it mean when we pray in the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be Thy Name” or in the Liturgy “we …
The following advice comes from Theophan the Recluse (1815-1894), a Russian Orthodox saint best known for his work, Unseen Warfare, and …
During prayer there sometimes occur moments of deadly darkness and spiritual anguish arising from unbelief of the heart (for unbelief …
ANSWER He wanted to annihilate the haughtiness of the Jews who boast about their grandfathers. He showed them how their …
