By night on my bed, feeling worn out and exhausted, I sought the one I love; I sought him, but...
Fasting as the Beginning of all Virtues
“In a full belly there is no knowledge of the mysteries of God” By: St Isaac the Syrian Of all...
On How the Beauty of Monastic Life Is Preserved
The monk ought to be in his appearance and all his actions an exemplar of profit to those who see...
The Syrian Orthodox Church. It’s contributions to the ascetic life
The Syrian Church strengthened the Ascetic life and founded from the 4th Century onwards hundreds of monasteries which were occupied...
Who Is A Martyr?
“The Martyr is the one who conducts himself according to the commandments of the gospel in the Love of the...
What The Desert Fathers Meant By “Being Saved”
Most of the Apophthegmata Patrum are in the form of question and answer, a clear indication of their didactic purpose:...
Why Monasticism?
“Acquire a peaceful spirit, and around you thousands will be saved.” Saint Seraphim of Sarov Visitors to our monastery, usually...
Concerning Those Who Imagine That They Are Justified By Works
The Lord, wishing to show that every commandment is obligatory but that sonship is a gift bestowed on human beings...
Create A Pure Heart In Me O God
Among the many themes that St John Cassian discusses with the desert fathers in his conference, is the theme of...
I Sleep But My Heart Is Awake
“I sleep, but my heart is awake; it is the voice of my beloved! He knocks, saying, “Open for me,...