The word transfiguration in Greek is the word Metamorphosis (Meta – form or nature), (Morphosis – complete change). It is...
Creativity is Transfiguration
We have mentioned before, that the human nature obtains a kind of transfiguration in the general resurrection, when it will...
Monasticism And Its Interior Make Up
Monasticism is grounded on celibacy, voluntary poverty, chastity and obedience. These monastic vows are distinguished in the monastic life from...
On the Power of the Cross
The Cross abolished idolatrous adulation, enlightened the whole universe, gathered all the nations into one Church and united them with...
On Discernment Of Thoughts
It is our duty to discern our thoughts, in order to know their origin and thus avoid being fooled by...
Why Should we Read the Desert Fathers?
Conversation and association with one’s neighbors very much affects a person. Conversation and acquaintance with a learned man communicates much...
Discipleship
The spiritual person becomes a disciple of the beneficial word. He searches for it from all sources: firstly from the...
Tolle Lege – Take Up and Read
The exercise of reading conjures up all kinds of different feelings and emotions for different people. For some, reading is...
Be A Monk
I am glad to be around all the bishops and our beloved fathers the monk(s) of this great monastery. I...
Fasting And The Gym
If there were patron saints for working out during the holy fasting periods, it would have to be Daniel, Hananiah,...