Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete – First Week of Great Lent

Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete – First Week of Great Lentby Chris Banescu –
During the first week of Great Lent, the Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete is sung (chanted) in the evening services of the Orthodox Church, from Monday through Thursday. Known as the Great Canon of Repentance, this hymn is the longest canon in all Church services. It is also one of the most moving and transformative liturgical hymn of the Church. [Read more…]

Faith and Good Works are Essential for Success in Spiritual Life

Faith and Good Works are Essential for Success in Spiritual Lifeby Archbishop Averky (Taushev) –
Spiritual life is born in man through faith in God and in His Revelation. However, faith without works is dead (James 2:26) and we, as the Apostle Paul testifies, are created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them (Eph 2:10). [Read more…]