Pantheism and Monism:The Foundation of Immorality*By Alexander Dvorkin, Professor of the University of Moscow With the idea of “discovering of the Messiah within you” we approach two main axioms of the New Age, one flowing from the other. One of these is New Age (or pantheistic) monism: namely the belief that everything is united. While every sort of difference … Read More
On the union of Churches
On the union of Churches Ecumenism and the union of Churches Dear Mr. Morello, We have received your letter which we read carefully. You write us not to impede the union with Pope Paul VI, the caretaker of the first of the Apostles Peter, because we shall regret it for ever. We answer that you are not telling … Read More
Miracle of St. Spyridon in Corfu
Miracle of St. Spyridon in Corfu[i] recounted by St. Athanasios of Paros (✝1813) After Corfu’s deliverance from a siege by the Turks – owing to the protection of St. Spyridon the Wonderworker – on August 11, 1716, Andrea Pisani, the governor and captain-general of Corfu, wished to do something in order to thank the saint for his great benefaction … Read More
Elder Paisios the Agiorite on Ecumenism
Elder Paisios the Agiorite on Ecumenism He particularly respected the Ecumenical throne. He recognized its pan-orthodox mission and understood the difficult position it was in. He prayed a lot and publically defended it during many instances. As a mouthpiece we witnessed the Elder to be a strong fighter against the heretics. On matters of faith he was precise … Read More
Ecumenism and Confession
From the letter-confession of the monks of Athos to King Michael Palaeologus, concerning the Pseudo-Union, imposed by the Latins at Ferrara–Florence. First repentance and correction of the Heretics and then Union. These (Latins) holy Despot, they have left none of the main elements of Faith unwounded and unshredded. For this, they are not only … Read More
Demons
AT THE SPIRITUALIST’S HOME About Demons Someone who held a big position in society believed in Spiritualism. At night he did spiritualist gatherings with his friends at his home and his wife would be hypnotized. “Get away from these things,” a relative of his told him. “They are good,” he answered! “We communicate there with God and the … Read More
Constantine the Great and Historical Truth
Protopresbyter fr. G. D. Metallinos, Professor Emeritus of the University of Athens School of Theology http://www.oodegr.com/ Source: Transcript of tape recorded topic: Constantine the Great and Historical Truth Fr. George Metallinos uncovers the conspiracy of the ancient pagans, which persists to this day through neo-Paganists and Protestants. The reason that I chose this day for the presentation of my thesis is … Read More
Byzantium and Us
Εxtract from an interview with Sir Steven Runciman The most slandered and misrepresented historical period of Romanity[1] The following interview with the great historian and Byzantologist Sir Steven Runciman can be characterized as the quintessence of his great work, which is globally renown and recognized. His statements are momentous and his words mature and wise in meaning, extractions of … Read More
Behind every test lurks the blessing of God
Almost all attribute their conversion to some ordeal. Sorrow is not nice. However, behind it, behind the pain, behind the sorrow, behind the test, lurks the blessing of God, the rebirth, the reforming of man, of family. Almost everyone attributes his/her conversion to some test. They believe everything goes well, then God takes their child, and then there … Read More
Atheism. The boast of our time.
The ever memorable Photius Kontoglou. Atheism! Great title and boast of the contemporary man. Whoever receives it (to receive it you only need to be tonsured a monk of the faithless) he appears to others as wise, even if he is illiterate, serious, even if he is ridiculous, official even if he is insignificant, important, even if … Read More