Category Archives: Education

The Annunciation

Posted on March 25, 2015 by gldstrm

March 25 is the Feast of the Annunciation, the visit of the archangel Gabriel to Mary, proclaiming God’s plan that she would give birth to His Son. We read the story of the Annunciation on this day, in Luke 1: … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Man of Vision

Posted on March 18, 2015 by gldstrm

On March 18 the Church marks the repose of Saint Nikolai of Zicha. Nikolai Velimirovich was born in 1880 to a large family in the village of Lelich, Serbia, and spent his early years there. He was educated in Belgrade … Continue reading →

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Two Chroniclers of Holy Lives

Posted on March 11, 2015 by gldstrm

On March 11 the Church celebrates the memories of two saints who collected and recorded accounts of the lives of holy people. They lived in different times and places, but shared the conviction that Christians always need examples of courageous … Continue reading →

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Do the Little Things

Posted on March 1, 2015 by gldstrm

On March 1st the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. He was born in about 487, on the southwestern coast of the country. His birth is traditionally believed to be the result of rape. His mother … Continue reading →

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Do Not Rely on Your Own Insight

Posted on February 26, 2015 by gldstrm

The title words are from Proverbs 3: 5b, which is read on February 26. That verse begins: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,” and the following verses continue: “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make … Continue reading →

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