All these monastic practices makes monasticism seem to be full of grief and sadness, where does joy fit in all...
Causes For The Abandonment Of God
Perhaps the single most all-encompassing text of Evagrius on abandonment is found in the Gnostikos. Its presence in that particular...
Preparing For Confession
A Self Account: Proper confession accompanied with repentance and regret needs preparation; which is called self account. Be strict and...
Why do Demons Fight Monks?
The brethren said, “Why do the devils fear the labours of the monks, even as the Fathers say, ‘If you...
What Is Discipleship?
What is Discipleship? Discipleship is where God works in us through righteous persons who fulfill the spiritual task of teachers...
Who Is Asaph?
Asaph is one of the very little known characters in the bible yet he holds a very prominent position. He...
How Can We Obtain Humility?
There are people who are humble by nature and there are those who obtained humility through spiritual struggle and much...
Indications In The Path Of Monasticism
In the “Paradise of the fathers,” it is said, “Quietness is the first knowledge of the soul.” St. Isaac said,...
Priesthood Is A Specific Calling
In The Transitional Period Between The Old And New Testaments John the Baptist Was Commissioned by God (John 1:6-7) There...
Prostrations In The Orthodox Church Rite
The Coptic Church, in its humble and meek spirit, teaches her children three types of prostration, or metanias (bowing). These...