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Sermon on the feast day of the holy martyrs Demetrios and Nestor (26&27 October) (Metropolitan of Pisidia Sotirios)

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October 27th is the day the Church honors the Martyr St. Nestor, whose life and martyrdom are directly linked to the glorious Martyr St. Demetrios of Thessaloniki. It is for this reason that the lives and testimony of these famous saints be studied together. In the beginning of the 4th Century, The pagan Roman emperors continued their cruel three hundred year persecution of Christians. In the midst of these hard times, lived St. Nestor, whom we celebrate today, and St. Demetrios, who was celebrated yesterday. St. Demetrios was born and raised in Thessaloniki. His parents belonged to high society, and had taken care to give their son an extensive education. This education, along with his rare physical and spiritual gifts given by ...

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Spiritual Advice on Courage and Prayer (Saint Theophan the Recluse)

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You’re still worried. Tell me, where might these concerns be coming from? Externally, all’s going well. Internally, you’ve examined everything and put it in order. You’ve taken your decision. So, where’s the worry coming from? It’s all from the enemy, everything. Nowhere else. What else could happen? Are you perhaps thinking about running your life by yourself, relying on your own abilities and efforts? If you are, I advise you to think again right now, otherwise you’ll never be free of turmoil and upset. Examine yourself again, remember everything I’ve pointed out to you and what’s happened within you over the course of our correspondence. Finally direct your self-examination in such a way that you end with the firm decision to place ...

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