Abba Dorotheos of Palestine (Gaza)
The Holy Abba Dorotheus was a disciple of St John the Prophet in the Palestinian monastery of Abba Seridus in the sixth century. In his youth he had zealously studied secular science. “When I sought worldly knowledge,” wrote the abba, “it was very difficult at first. When I would come to take a book, I […]
Metropolitan Sotirios of Toronto on Matthew 14:14-22

Metropolitan Sotirios of Toronto on Matthew 14:14-22
The Summer Pascha

The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary Concerning the Dormition of the Theotokos, this is what the Church has received from ancient times from the tradition of the Fathers. When the time drew nigh that our Savior was well-pleased to take His Mother to Himself, He declared unto […]
Dormition of the Theotokos: The Great Vespers
AUGUST,15 The Dormition of the Theotokos Great Vespers Priest. Blessed is our God always, now and forever and to the ages of ages. People: Amen. Reader: Come, let us worship and bow down before our King and God. Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ our King and God. Come, let us worship […]