![]() TRISAGION FILMS PRESENTS Salvation and Redemption – The Early Christian perspective of healing and restoration of fallen humanity God is still present even in the midst of the worst of adversities. Panayiotis gives a recounting of his experience as a teenager of the events of the invasion of Cyprus which began 45 years ago on July 20, 1974. He reflects on the various effects and spiritual challenges that such a major catastrophic event has had on the people of Cyprus and how they coped and survived. Remembering the Invasion of Cyprus 45 years later: Can we find forgiveness? Fr. “Why come to church?” Listen to our priests address this question. Prophet Elijah (Elias): The Prophet of Fire and Rain. From a homily by Gregory the Great (540-604) Nor should the delights of material prosperity in this life ever entice you astray only the foolish traveler, spotting a pleasant ?eld on the way, forgets that he is en route to a greater destination. We should allow no misfortune to distract us from this happiness and deep joy for if you are determined to reach the destination of your spiritual journey the roughness of the road will not deter you. Let our hearts grow warm let our faith be rekindled let our desire for the things of heaven increase for to love in this way is indeed to be on the way. Let their happiness and celebration be an invitation to us. And so dear friends, let us seek these pastures and join the throng of the citizens of heaven. When the vision of God never fades, the soul is filled with an abundance of food for eternal life. And what are such pastures if not the most profound joy of feeding in the everlasting fields of paradise? For the pasture of the saints is to see God face to face. Those who follow Christ with an undivided heart will be nourished in pastures that are forever green. The Lord’s sheep will find the Lord’s pastures. Click here to read the full statement by Assembly of Orthodox Bishops Click here to see more on the special webpage on Injustice and Violence ![]() Paul: “Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all … so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all” (Romans 12:17-18). Above all, let us heed to the call of St. Peaceful marches of protest are a distinctive hallmark of American freedom and their exploitation by anarchists is a desecration of our freedom. At the same time, we denounce all expressions of violence and revenge, including those despoiling and detracting from peaceful demonstrations. The unjust and unjustifiable death of any person whether black, brown or white, and especially when in the custody of those entrusted with the enforcement of Law and Order, is deplorable and leads to oppression. ![]() ![]() ![]() Racism destroys the soul of the racist and reduces the recipients of his/her hatred to less than human. All human beings are made in the image of God and are of equal value no matter where they were born and what the color of their skin might be. “one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”. Injustice, Racism and Violence of any form are condemned We stand in unequivocal solidarity and peaceful protest with all those who condemn racism and inequality, which betray the spirit of freedom and human dignity in our nation, i.e. ![]()
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