The Two Communities
There are a number of challenges that lie ahead for Orthodox Christians today. These issues relate to faith and reflect the spiritual state of Orthodox people in the world community [...]
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The Celebration
This article was written by Fr Emmanuel following soon after Easter 1997. The time was approaching for the Resurrection. The Matins of the Resurrection had come to an end. All [...]
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Saint Paisios on the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos (Extract)
- Geronda, can you chant the Megalynarion hymn you composed for the Panaghia for us? - Come, let us chant it together. “You have received much Grace from God, O [...]
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A Church Outside the Church
Ambulance sirens are blaring in the streets There is a desperate rush to resuscitate those in distress The same concern is not shared in heeding Christ’s call to save our [...]
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Glimpses of Eternity in Christ
Had you ever thought that you could hold on to a single moment in time and that by seizing it you could secure your life? (The thief’s confession on the [...]
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Life Is God in Us
There will be a day when we will die bringing an end to our earthly life. Life is the most precious gift from above, it is of heavenly origin allowing [...]
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The Single Goal of Fasting – Spiritual Contemplation for the Lenten Period
It has been my very good fortune to regularly travel by air to most destinations throughout Western Australia. Over a five year period I have noticed some interesting trends in [...]
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Perfect Peace
We often hear the message of peace when Christmas draws near. The message is often drawn from popular Christmas Carols and a long history of Christian tradition. The message of [...]
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Looking to the Left and to the Right
From a young age we are taught to look to the left and then to the right and then to the left again before we cross the road. This very [...]
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