The Prologue from Ochrid, Faithfully in English
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“I am He who speaks through all of creation. I am He who spoke through the prophets. I am He who spoke words of eternal salvation through fleshly lips.”— St. Nikolai
Today's Prologue
Five meditations for every day of the year — a saint's life, a hymn, a reflection, a contemplation, and a homily.
Lives of the Saints
VENERABLE PIMEN THE GREAT
Pimen's mother came to visit her sons, but Pimen would not let her in. Through the door he asked her: 'Do you desire more to see us here or there in eternity?' The mother departed with joy, saying: 'Since I shall surely see you there, I do not wish to see you here.'
Hymn of Praise
Venerable Pimen, a depth of wisdom, And a great torch of the light of Christ, Since the vain world behind him he cast, He reproached no one, blamed no one.
Prologue from Ochrid · Prologue from Ochrid ·
St. Nikolai Velimirović · Bishop of Ochrid and Žiča · St. Nikolai Velimirović
Reflection
“If he, Pimen, should at least in writing — since he would not do so orally — petition the prince to release his nephew, the prince would do it. Pimen replied: 'Command, mighty prince, that the young man's guilt be thoroughly examined.'”
Homily
God is ours, brethren, the God of truth. Even the sun has dark spots, but upon our God there is neither a spot nor an untruth.
— St. Nikolai Velimirović
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From today’s Homily
“I am He who speaks through all of creation. I am He who spoke through the prophets. I am He who spoke words of eternal salvation through fleshly lips.”