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I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.

Monks' Grove

From the sayings of the spiritual father known as the Sheikh, “Education for Beginners” - Part One

This is the chaste order beloved of the Lord: let a person’s eyes not wander here and there, let him look only ahead of him, and not speak.

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An Orthodox vision of science, modernity and the challenges of the era

The moral and social consequences of accepting euthanasia legislation

Understanding any issue - euthanasia, for example - clearly and at length, with its implications across the spectrum

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Letter: A

Athanasius Al-Qalzmi, saint and martyr

His name was first linked to the name of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, who were martyred around the year 303 AD, and who was their brother. Secondly, his name was linked to Al-Qazam.

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Liturgy, rituals and prayers

Heavenly King...

In the Orthodox Church, we begin every prayer by invoking the Holy Spirit and saying: “O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, present everywhere.”

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The Gospel of Mark: Reading and Commentary

Explanation of the fifth chapter of the Gospel of Mark

The healing of the demoniac in the country of the Gadarenes: And they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. And when he came out of the ship, immediately from the tombs met him.

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Incarnation of the Word

Chapter 30-35

Chapter Thirty: The truth of the Resurrection is proven by some facts, namely: (1) The dominance of death, as was clear from the above. (2) The wonders of Christ’s work

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The Orthodox Church is a faith and doctrine

Chapter Seven: The Orthodox Church and the Christian Union

(The schism between Rome and the Ecumenical Church is undoubtedly the greatest calamity to which humanity has been exposed. And the greatest blessing humanity can hope for.)

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