The Prologue from Ochrid, Faithfully in English
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“The voice of the Lord is upon the waters. It means: the element of water is a work of God, and through it God works miracles when He wills and as He wills.”— 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
HOLY APOSTLE PHILIP
When the apostles were choosing deacons, Philip was chosen alongside Stephen and the others. He served the poor and widows with great diligence, and by casting out demons and healing the sick, he converted many to Christ.
Hymn of Praise
Theophane of the Lavra of Sabbas, an excellent ascetic, A profound theologian and most glorious poet, A sufferer for Christ, a confessor of the faith, An adornment of the Church, an Orthodox Father.
Prologue from Ochrid · Prologue from Ochrid ·
St. Nikolai Velimirović · Bishop of Ochrid and Žiča · St. Nikolai Velimirović
Reflection
“Just as God's Providence gives healing and miraculous power to holy water or blessed oil, so also is such power given to icons.”
Homily
If only men were as obedient to the voice of the Lord as the mindless elements of nature are obedient to Him!
— St. Nikolai Velimirović
This Week
The saints of the coming days.
- TodayHoly Apostle Philip
- Oct 12 / Oct 25Holy Martyrs Tarachus, Probus, and Andronicus
- Oct 13 / Oct 26Holy Martyrs Carpus and Papylus
- Oct 14 / Oct 27Venerable Parasceva (petka)
- Oct 15 / Oct 28Venerable Martyr Lucian, Presbyter of Antioch
- Oct 16 / Oct 29Holy Martyr Longinus
- Oct 17 / Oct 30Holy Prophet Hosea
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From today’s Homily
“The voice of the Lord is upon the waters. It means: the element of water is a work of God, and through it God works miracles when He wills and as He wills.”