In conformity with the philosophy of Christ, let us make of our life a training for death. - St. Maximus the Confessor


Always have the fear of God before your eyes. Remember Him who gives death and lives. Hate the world and all that is in it. Hate the peace that comes from the flesh. Renounce this life, so that you may be alive to God. - St. Anthony the Great

Blessed the one who meditates on death each day and destroys the base passions lurking in the vines of the heart, for he will be consoled in the moment of separation. - St. Ephrem the Syrian

Do not say that faith in Christ alone can save you, for this is not possible if you do not attain love for Him, which is demonstrated by deeds. As for mere faith: "The demons also believe and tremble" (James, 2:19). The action of love consists in heartfelt good deeds toward one's neighbor, magnanimity, patience, and sober use of things. - St. Maximus the Confessor

In truth there is only one freedom – the holy freedom of Christ, whereby He freed us from sin, from evil, from the devil. It binds us to God. All other freedoms are illusory, false, that is to say, they are all, in fact, slavery. - St. Justin Popovich

When you are weary of praying, and do not receive, consider how often you have heard a poor man calling, and have not listened to him. - St. John Chrysostom

Do not be surprised that you fall every day; do not give up, but stand your ground courageously. And assuredly, the angel who guards you will honour your patience. - St. John Climacus

Your accumulated offences do not surpass the multitude of God's mercies: your wounds do not surpass the great Physician's skill. - St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. - James 4:4


If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:9


He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. - John 3:18

Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. - Matthew 5:17

Let not one think, my fellow Christian, that only priests and monks need to pray without ceasing and not laymen No, no; every Christian without exception ought to dwell always in prayer. - St. Gregory Palamas

It is better to choose a commendable war than peace which separates from God. - St. Gregory the Theologian

Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
- Luke 21:36

Our God shall come, and shall not keep silent; A fire shall devour before Him, And it shall be very tempestuous all around Him. - Psalm 50:3

Christ is risen indeed!

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. - Romans 16:17

Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son. - 1 John 2:22