Justin, the philosopher and martyr
Justin wrote many works, of which only three have reached us: two defenses of Christianity and a dialogue with Tryphon the Jew. In was born […]
Maroun the Saint Hermit
There is a mention in the history of the saints of a hermit saint named Marun who died in the beginning of the fifth century AD. “Marun”, in Syriac, is a diminutive of the word
Cyril of Alexandria, Archbishop of Alexandria
Saint Cyril was born in the city of Alexandria around the year 378. His uncle, the Archbishop of Alexandria, Theophilus, took responsibility for his upbringing and education.
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Cosmas of Jerusalem, the founder, Bishop of Mayuma
Cosmas was born in Jerusalem, but he was orphaned early, so the father of Saint John of Damascus, Sergius, took him to him, perhaps because of their kinship. Long live Cosmas and John
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Chapter Four - The God of Advertising
Man cannot know the divine truth, that is, he cannot know the essence of God, but only knows the uncreated actions of God, that is, His effects. However, the Church tradition and the Holy Bible speak of specific appearances of God, the most important of which was His appearance to Abraham in the form of three angels. The Church Fathers say that this event is the first appearance of the Holy Trinity in the Old Testament.
Chapter Two - Knowing the Truth
By knowing God, we do not mean understanding Him logically, but rather a personal encounter with Him. When a person surrenders completely to God, desires to meet Him, and yearns for Him, and after passing through the dark cloud of ignorance, God comes to him, illuminates everything around him, and reveals Himself to him.
Sergius Meshev, the spiritual father and new martyr
In 1923, thousands were saddened by the death of the seer, Elder Musio, the high priest, Alexei Mishev. But he did not leave his children orphans. Many have
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Chapter Seven: Saint Gregory Palamas and the Tradition of the Fathers
The Church is of course “apostolic,” but it is also patristic. It is essentially the “Church of the Fathers.” These two “characteristics” cannot be separated, and because it is “patristic,” it is truly “apostolic.” The witness of the Fathers is more than a historical feature, more than a voice from the past.
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Dionysius the Areopagite, judge of scholars
He is a disciple of Saint Paul the Apostle. He was mentioned in the Book of Acts of the Apostles among those who believed in the gospel of Saint Paul in Athens:
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Tertullian the sign
Tertullian was born around the year 155 in Carthage to pagan parents. He received high-level education and excelled in philosophy, literature, and even medicine.
The scholar Origen - Origen
Origen is one of the leading scholars and church teachers. He was born in the year 185 to Christian parents in the city of Alexandria. His father, the martyr Leonidas
Youth challenges in the third millennium: reality and expectations
Problems of Youth Today Youth today are ignorant of their value as youth and their energy to achieve change in the world. We may believe that the prophets, John
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