Death to the World

On this day (September 24) we commemorate our holy Father Silouan the Athonite, who was taught by God this commandment: “Keep thy mind in hell, and despair not.”

"This is life! We cannot explain how we are able to carry on; we cannot explain the source of our knowledge, how much strength we have, what our limits are. The truth is that we have to be honest and humble.... God comes to your aid if you are honest and love the people. I don't philosophize. Philosophizing is a big mistake, because only a contrite heart knows God." —Elder Arsenie Papacioc Eternity in the Moment (p.…

"The first brings about salvific sorrow, while the other grants joy, as the prophet says, 'I remembered God and rejoiced' (Ps. 76:3). And the wise one says 'Remember your end, and you will never sin' (Sirach 7:36). It is impossible to gain the latter without the unceasing memory of death. The memory of death is the hope of salvation." —Elder Joseph of Vatopedi Discussions on Athos (p. 152)

“The Holy Apostle Quadratus, through the word of God, shone upon the Hellenes as a great light, illuminating the darkness, destroying the foul sacrifices, crushing the idols, and destroying the demonic temples by his prayer.” —The Prologue of Ohrid // September 21

NEW EK NEKRON PODCAST Building the Catacomb Church - Episode 4: Resistance Cells Are there communities of people who resist worldly, so-called "wisdom"? This lecture examines these "resistance cells" and the importance of family life. 📻 Listen here .