Discussing the Demonic
Our contributors Michael Witcoff and Fr Deacon Ananias are interviewed by Andrew from the Crucible on the topic of the demonic.
Fr. Deacon Ananias
“That which is not assumed is not healed”: St Gregory the Theologian’s Letter 101
St Gregory’s letter to Cledonius (101) has one of the most important and famous Patristic statements (present in other forms in other Fathers as well): “Or, for that which is not taken up (or assumed) is not healed.<br
Patristic Faith Fr. John Souza
Laying Blame
We all have a natural tendency to lay blame on others, when in truth we must blame only ourselves. When facing our own sins and shortcomings, it is always easy to put the blame on others, yet our
Abbot Tryphon
Battling Lust
In the battles with the passion of lust we need to think if our battle is to be successful. We need to reflect on ourselves an on what it is we’re really feeling. Reflect on what we’re allowing
Father Spyridon
St Cyril of Alexandria against Nestorius: Whom do We Worship?
At the beginning of the controversy between St Cyril of Alexandria and Nestorius, the latter had preached a sermon arguing against the use of the term Theotokos (Θεοτόκος, the Mother of God) based on his understanding of who
Patristic Faith Fr. John Souza
Enduring Trials
In comparison to eternity, the trials we suffer in this life are but a blip on the meter. Many are suffering job loss, illnesses, mortgage foreclosures, and all kinds of strife and hardships. Yet if we look at
Abbot Tryphon
No Religion
According to Professor Mark Silk of Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., “The real dirty little secret of religiosity in America is that there are so many people for whom spiritual interest, thinking about ultimate questions, is minimal,”
Increasing
Abbot Tryphon
Mastering Prayer
What difficult times we are experiencing. Every one of us. These are times that really test us and it has impacted our prayer life. Many of us have been banned from attending church because of governmental closures, the
Abbot Tryphon
On the Foundations and Principles of Orthodox Theology: Scripture and Tradition
In the context of American Christianity, often the question arises as to what constitutes the foundation and authority for doctrine and life. Is it Scripture alone (Sola Scriptura)? Is it Scripture as interpreted by a confession, or by
Patristic Faith Fr. John Souza
Response to Jordan Parro’s Review of Origen’s Revenge
“Immanent critique” is a Marxist method of analysis arising out of the notorious Frankfurt School of subversive scholarship. In theory, the immanent critiquer enters intellectually into a targeted culture to develop its thinking along its own lines so
Patristic Faith
