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Icon depicting the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist to the priest Zechariah

Christian Perseverance through Faith – Meditation on St. Luke 1:1-25

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The post reflects on the annunciation to Zechariah, providing insights into the faith and struggle of Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth. Despite their childlessness and societal ridicule, they stayed true to their faith. The post underscores the transformative power of divine intervention, faith, patience and prayer. It ends by exploring Christian virtues mentioned in the Second Epistle of St. Peter and urging the cultivation of these virtues to be authentic followers of Christ.

Reading of Icons – Icon of the Epiphany of Jesus Christ

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Theophany therefore marks the revelation of the Trinitarian nature of God when Jesus was baptized. Because those who witnessed heard the Father’s voice from Heaven, saw the Spirit descending upon Jesus, and could see Jesus in the flesh, whom God confirmed to be His Son with His voice. Let us understand and learn about the Trinity from the Icon of Epiphany.

Season of the Nativity of Jesus Christ- Massacre of the Holy Infants

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As we come back to our daily routine from the festivities of the Nativity season that had embraced every Christian household, the Indian Orthodox Church coats herself in much sorrow for the innocent male babies slain by King Herod’s cruelty.

Season of the Advent – Birth of St. John the Baptist (St. Luke 1: 57-80) – Part 2

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As the church celebrates the Children’s Day, let us as parents and teachers, learn from the life of Zacharias and Elizabeth and trust in the Lord even unto our old age to believe in the promises of the Lord and bring forth prophets and prophetesses, priests and lay leaders who will dedicate their life to the service of the Lord.

Season of the Advent – Birth of St. John the Baptist (St. Luke 1:57-80) – Part 1

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In a world where people are looking towards influential personalities as their icons and role models, the Church shows us a role model whom we can easily emulate in our daily life: St John the Baptist, who is also titled as prophet and forerunner of the Messiah.

Mother Mary in the Oriental Orthodox Tradition: Her Spiritual Motherhood and Intercession

Mother Mary as Aaron’s Rod: Unveiling the Theological Symbolism and Patristic Teachings

St. Ephrem the Syrian’s Teachings on the Transfiguration of Christ

Mother Mary as Theotokos: Oriental Orthodox Perspective and the 15-Day Dormition Fast

Defending the Divinity of Christ: The Church’s Battle Against Arianism – Part 4

Gnosticism & the Church’s Response: The Apostles’ Creed – Part 3

Bridging Heaven and Earth: Mother Mary and the Ladder of Jacob

Feasts of Transfiguration of Jesus and Assumption of Mother Mary: A spiritual connection

Mother Mary and the Burning Bush: A Profound Mystical Connection

Mother Mary as the Second Eve – An Orthodox Perspective

Assumption Fast: Understanding why Mother Mary is called ‘Theotokos’

Importance of Assumption Fast (Soonoyo Fast)

Finding our Purpose in the Resurrected Christ – To be Fishers of Men – John 21

Encounter with the Gardener – Easter reflection (John 20:1-18)

Annunciation to Mother Mary | 4th Sunday of Advent (St. Luke 1:26-38)

Dormition of the Theotokos: A Beacon of Hope

Mother Mary: The Veil of Solomon’s Temple

Mother Mary: The Fountain of Purity

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