St. Ignatius Brianchaninov gives the following definition of prelest: it is “wounding of human nature with falsehood” deception – (English) plani – (Greek) prelest – (Russian) Prelest is a Russian word that means a state of mind where someone imagines they are something they are not. The concept of prelest should not be confused with …
Filioque – A Latin term meaning “and from the Son,” was added to the original Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed. This word more than any other has torn more people from the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church than any other. There is disagreement on when the interpolation was introduced. Some say it was added during the Council …
The Prologue From Ohrid is written by Saint Nikolai Velimirović, a Serbian bishop and theologian. It is a compilation of lives of saints, daily reflections, contemplations and homilies. The Prologue From Ohrid offers spiritual guidance, historical context, and reflections on the lives of various saints, both well-known and lesser-known. It explores the Orthodox Christian faith …
These days, my relationship with Jesus looks different than it used to. I used to have all the energy in the world to keep up with my earthly desires and my holy duty. I would wake up early and go to a grounding place to pray. Or, I would stay up late trying to go …
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O Lord Jesus Christ, our God, the God of all mercies and compassion, Whose mercy cannot be measured and Whose love for mankind is without limit: As unprofitable servants we bow down in reverence and fear before Thy gracious …
Have a wonderful Return To Orthodoxy Day. Today we celebrate the Orthodox date of the failed attempt to return formerly Orthodox lands in Europe to the True Faith. On October 31st 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on Castle Church in Wittenberg Germany. Today is the 506th anniversary of this event on the Julian …
Orthodox theologian Vladimir Lossky explains: “[The] theology of the Eastern Church distinguishes in God the three hypostases, the nature or essence, and the energies. The Son and the Holy Spirit are, so to say, personal processions, the energies, natural processions. The energies are inseparable from the nature, and the nature is inseparable from the three …
Learn more about the correspondents between the Lutherans and Patriarch of Constantinople. This is only the initial overview by the author. You can order a copy online if you would like to add this title to your library.
Today’s St Anna Mission Quick Clip. You’re a busy person, and you don’t have a whole lot of time to read a whole lot of long books about Orthodox Christianity. One of the options that’s available is actually Audible. Audible is a great way to listen to Orthodox books to learn the Orthodox faith. …
Blessed Feast! Today we are officially launching Saint Anna Mission on the Feast Day of Holy and Righteous Ancestors of God Joachim and Anna. We hope to facilitate the return of European people back to The Orthodox Faith of the first millenium.
