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: Published: 01 March 2012

By Scholarios Gennadius; published on March 1, 2012 on The Global Herald

The rightful occupant of the Episcopal throne of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewhado Church is widely known to have been unlawfully detained in

: Published: 10 March 2014

As to the scriptures, “There is a time for everything” Ecc 3:1. In our Orthodox Church there are seasons set for fasting. One of these seasons is the Great fast; also known as “ዓቢይ ጾም” in our Church language.

: Published: 28 December 2011

Thanks be to God" is often the attitude expressed among Christians for good health, for safe travel, or perhaps for a special blessing. Christians typically give thanks to God for all the good that encompasses their lives, yet, just saying the words "thanks be to God" superficially is definitely not an expression of it.

: Published: 16 November 2011

Dear Lord, I thank You for this day,

: Published: 31 August 2010

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen.
Concerning this important topic, we shall examine the events that occured in the holy gospels to

: Published: 29 April 2010

1 I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. 2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.

: Published: 11 February 2010

"The true fast is that in which sins, anger, tongue, and instincts are under control" (St Basil the Great).

: Published: 18 October 2009

Gravity keeps everything in its own place. Fire climbs up, while a stone goes down. Elements that are not in their own place are restless until they find it.

This applies also to us. My weight is my love; wherever I go, I am driven by it. By the love of God we catch fire ourselves and, by moving up, find our place and our rest.

Prayer. Come, Lord, into my soul, which you have prepared for your own reception by inspiring in me a longing for your goodness.

: Published: 05 October 2009

Most Biblical writers referred to the term "spirit" as the inner nature of man. St. Mark describes the human Spirit's propensity for readiness saying, "the spirit is indeed willing but the flesh is weak" (Mark 14:38).

: Published: 24 September 2013

Crucifixion was an ancient form of capital punishment. It was degrading, humiliating, and caused agonizing pain. Ultimately the HOLY CROSS symbolized absolute failure and death. Due to its barbaric nature, crucifixion was reserved for the lowliest of criminals: the slaves' death or the murderers' punishment. Today, many still look upon the HOLY CROSS with profound horror as a cruel way to inflict punishment or bring about death.