Того самого Євагрія-монаха глави про відмінність між пристрастями й помислами Того самого Євагрія-монаха глави про відмінність між пристрастями й помислами 1 Із ворогів, що противляться майстерності діяння, першими на брань вихо…
Read moreПро монашество у Євагрія-монаха, що навчає, як подобає подвизатися і безмовствувати The Lord said about the monasticism of Evagrius the monk, who teaches how to fight and be silent about…
Read moreІноків Каліста та Ігнатія Ксантопулів: Майстерність і правило, звершене з Божою допомогою про тих, що хочуть безмовно в іночестві пожити Monks Callista and Ignatius Xanthopoulos Mastery and rule, accomplished with…
Read moreChapters on Prayer by the Blessed Kallistos, Patriarch Chapters on Prayer by the Blessed Kallistos, Patriarch 1 When you want to know the truth, imitate the cithara player. He bows…
Read moreBy the Same Theoleptos of Philadelphia (Chapters) By the Same Theoleptos of Philadelphia 1 The mind, withdrawing from external things and gathering in internal ones, concentrates in itself, that is,…
Read moreA Discourse by Theoleptos, Metropolitan of Philadelphia, Explaining the Hidden Activity in Christ and Briefly Describing the Labor of the Monastic Order The monastic order – is a tree with…
Read moreСлово Никифора-монаха про тверезість і береження серця The word of Nicephorus the monk about sobriety and guarding the heart, full of considerable benefit to you who wish to obtain the…
Read moreПреподобного отця нашого Філотея Синайського 40 глав про тверезість Преподобного отця нашого Філотея Синайського 40 глав про тверезість 1 Є в нас мислена битва, тяжча за чуттєву, тому подобає вершителю…
Read moreІсихія пресвітера Слово до Теодула про тверезість і чесноту (Початок та істинна запорука просвічення душі: глави-відповіді та молитовні глави) Ісихія пресвітера душекорисне й спасенне Слово до Теодула про тверезість і чесноту Початок…
Read moreІнок Теофан: Драбину божественних дарів Інок Теофан, коли був в умилінні, уклав Драбину божественних дарів, що її богоносні отці знають із досвіду 10 Досконалість Найпершою йде чиста молитва. 9 Просвічення серця…
Read moreУривок із житія преподобного отця нашого Максима на ім’я Капсокаливіт An excerpt from the life of our venerable father Maximus named Kapsokalivitus, the divine Gregory the Sinaite of St. Maximus…
Read moreТого самого преподобного отця нашого Григорія Синаїта глави про безмовність: Про те, як подобає безмовному сидіти й творити молитву Того самого преподобного отця нашого Григорія Синаїта глави про безмовність Про…
Read moreТого самого про безмовність і два способи молитви в 15-х главах The same about speechlessness and two ways of prayer in the 15th chapters. Chapter 1. two ways of communion…
Read moreFamous Reflections on Stillness and Prayer by the Same Author, and Also on the Signs of Grace and Delusion Famous reflections on stillness and prayer by the same author, and…
Read moreOther Chapters by the Same Author Other chapters by the same author 1 Everyone who has been baptized into Christ must reach the full measure of the stature of Christ,…
Read moreСвятого отця нашого Григорія Синаїта глави: Слова різні про заповіді, догми, муки й обітування, а ще про помисли, пристрасті, чесноти, безмовність і молитву Святого отця нашого Григорія Синаїта глави, у грецькому…
Read moreDiscourse of the Same Father of Ours, Symeon the New Theologian, on the Three Methods of Prayer By the same father of ours, Symeon the New Theologian, Discourse on the…
Read moreBy the Same Author: A Discourse on Faith, and Instruction for Those Who Say That It Is Impossible for Those Who Remain in the World and Have Worldly Cares to…
Read more152 Practical and Theological Chapters of Our Venerable Father Symeon the New Theologian Of Our Venerable Father Symeon the New Theologian 152 Practical and Theological Chapters 1 Faith means to…
Read moreТого самого преподобного й богоносного отця нашого Марка Подвижника послання до Миколая-інока The same venerable and God-bearing father Mark the Pilgrim, the message to Nicholas the Monk Beloved son Nicholas,…
Read moreThe same about those who think to be justified by works, 226 chapters The same about those who think to be justified by works, 226 chapters 1 The wickedness of…
Read more200 Chapters on the Spiritual Law by Our Holy and God-Bearing Father Mark the Ascetic Of Our Holy and God-Bearing Father Mark the Ascetic on the Spiritual Law 200 Chapters…
Read moreInstructions of Our Holy Father Anthony the Great in 170 Chapters on Human Character and a Virtuous Life Instructions of Our Holy Father Anthony the Great in 170 Chapters on…
Read moreWhen we think of the Lord’s Prayer, most of us are used to perceiving it as a traditional liturgical text repeated mechanically during church services. However, if we delve into…
Read more1. Prayer and silence When you pray, remain silent. “You yourself must be silent: let prayer speak,” writes an Orthodox author1. Achieving silence is the most difficult and decisive art…
Read moreThe real “Caution” was composed about a century and a half ago by the venerable Optina elder Macarius (Ivanov). It is addressed to those who wish to pass through the…
Read moreSometimes, for a successful project launch, a good deal, a job search, or resolving a difficult life situation, we need not only our own efforts but also support from above.…
Read moreContents Preface The Essence of Prayer Lord’s Prayer Bartimaeus’ Prayer Thought and Prayer Unanswered prayers and petitions Jesus Prayer Labor prayer Silent Prayer Prayer for Beginners Preface1 Prayer means personal…
Read moreContents Life and Prayer Courage to Pray Conversations About the Lord’s Prayer It’s all about loyalty… Let’s try to pray to God with the truth Prayer – meeting Prayer and…
Read moreCandidate’s thesis of the student of the Petrograd Theological Academy V. S. Verevkin Contents From the compilers From the publisher Opening address by Metropolitan Herman Preface to the second edition…
Read moreAccording to the texts of the anthology ” Dobrotolyubie “, the question of whether meditation is a sin depends on what exactly is meant by this term: spiritual concentration on God or…
Read moreIn his work “On the Descent of the Holy Spirit” (“Against the Latins”) (1335 or 1355), St. Gregory Palamas considers the doctrine of the Filioque as a dangerous innovation, likening…
Read moreChapter 1. Prayer as a Path to Unity with God and Purification from Passions Since God is bliss itself, mercy, and the abyss of goodness, everyone who enters into union…
Read moreOn the commandments of God and the Christian life “The Lord your God, the Lord is one” (Deut. 6:4), known in the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit:…
Read moreQuestions for him Some say that we do wrong in trying to enclose our mind within the body; for, they say, it is much more necessary and more useful to…
Read moreAttacks from opponents and an insatiable thirst for the Divine word Despite the great number of those who attack me, I had completely decided to refrain from writing about anything,…
Read moreBrief information about him Saint Gregory was born in Constantinople to noble and distinguished parents. He lost his father very early and was raised by his mother, as were his…
Read moreAccording to the sources provided, deification ( theosis ) is the central theme and ultimate goal of man’s spiritual journey described in the “Beloved.” It is not just a metaphor, but a real calling…
Read moreThe comparison that Anthony the Great makes in chapter 111 of his instructions is fundamental to understanding ascetic psychology and eschatology (the doctrine of the afterlife). It is not just…
Read more1People often make a mistake in calling themselves verbal.6 For it is not those who are verbalwho have studied the teachings and books of the ancient sages who are verbal,…
Read moreConversation of Rev. Seraphim of Sarov with the Simbirsk landowner M. A. Motovilov about the purpose of Christian life took place in November 1831 in the forest near the Sarov…
Read moreForeword But those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with passions and passions.Gal. 5, 24 “Philokalia” is not a book to entertain the bored mind, but not a series…
Read moreSTORY ONE. I am, by the grace of God, a Christian man, a great sinner in deeds, a homeless wanderer by title, of the lowest class, wandering from place to…
Read moreHave you ever felt completely burned out from trying to be “perfect”? Every day, we plan, control, and try to earn our success, health, or peace of mind through sheer…
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