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

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.

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Deesis Icon Christ Theotokos and John the Baptist Hand Painted Orthodox Icon 2 e1605225631997

Koodosh Eetho | Sanctification of the Church (Nov 1)

‘Sanctification’ is an act or process of acquiring sanctity, of being made or becoming holy or sacred that is set apart for God. It is an act wherein a very ordinary and sinful person is made or becomes holy to radiate, emanate, and transform into the temples (or an indwelling place) of the living God.

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