Troparion, Tone 4 The glorious Elias, incarnate messenger of God, pillar of prophets, and second forerunner of the coming of Christ, sent grace from on high to Elisha that he might cleanse lepers and...

The Rings Among other meanings, a ring has been a symbol of position, responsibility, and commitment from ancient times. Commitment is a prerequisite for true and eternal Christian love, as exemplified by the sacrificial...

The Prayer of Reception The priest lays his hand upon the head of the candidate as a sign of their reception into the Christian life; a life filled with Divine Grace. The Exorcisms We...

“And one of them, a lawyer, asked Jesus a question, to test Him, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” And He said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God...