“A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him saying, ‘You are mad, you are not like us.” -Saint Anthony the Great
Tag: Saints
The Annunciation
The only hope for mankind is the mystery of the incarnation. God took on human form in order to save us. Only Saint Mary is capable of playing the role of becoming God's mother. In the Holy Gospels, the angel is quoted as saying, "Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee:… Continue reading The Annunciation
Striking at a Shadow
He [or she] who lives virtuously cannot be injured by any hardship or be deprived of their inward pleasure. For being supported by favorable hopes, nothing will be able to throw [the Christian] into dejection. What is there that anyone can possibly do to cause the noble-minded Christian to become sorrowful? Take away his [or… Continue reading Striking at a Shadow
Saint Ephrem the Syrian
Saint Ephrem the Syrian is beloved and honored by all traditions of the church’s as a Holy Father, Doctor, Hermit and Deacon. He lived in the 4rd century and was ordained Deacon by Saint Basil, he refused any other episcopate offered by Saint Basil and chose to be a hermit. He made important contributions to… Continue reading Saint Ephrem the Syrian
Lust Takes, Love Gives
Perhaps the most distinguished quality in love…is sacrifice. This is the big difference between love and lust: love always seek to give and lust always seek to take. H.H. Pope Shenouda III
Pray Based On The Heavenly
“Let your prayer be based on seeking God’s good pleasure, His glory, the extension of His Kingdom and all other graces that are in harmony with the Divine Will. However, if the object of your prayer is to realize worldly expectations or empty pleasures, it will only bring disappointment.” Mar Ignatios Ephrem Barsaum
Christ The Pantocrator—1
Jesus Christ, came into the world as a servant, nevertheless he is the ruler and judge of all, full of divine authority and power. Coptic Ethiopian/Eritrean Coptic Syriac Armenian Coptic Coptic
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, ordained by Saint John the Apostle and taught by Saint Paul the Apostle was a Holy Father from the first century. He feared no kings or emperors of the Worldly Kingdom, and he spoke courageously against their Idol worship. He was taken to Rome and thrown to wild beasts in the… Continue reading Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Saint Dioscorus the Confessor
Saint Dioscorus the defender of orthodoxy, suffered and endured hardship for the sake of preserving and proclaiming the orthodox teaching at the heretical council of Chalcedon(451 AD) In his biography, it said “Saint Dioscorus' teeth were plucked, his beard ripped off and then he was exiled” May his prayers be with us all. Coptic Coptic… Continue reading Saint Dioscorus the Confessor
Fathers in Iconography 