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Homily by St. John of Kronstadt on Nativity of The Theotokos (St. Nicholas Educational Society, Inc.)

We solemnly celebrate, dear brothers and sisters, the Nativity of the Most Holy Virgin Mary from her barren parents, pious Joachim and Anna. The Holy Church established this feast during the first centuries of the Christian Faith. The event that we celebrate—the birth of the God-Chosen maiden—brought joy to all the world, for the God-man, Jesus Christ, Who shone forth …

Sermon from Bishop Benedict on Feast Of St. John The Russian

Who can fully recount all the struggles and labors St. John endured for Christ? All his prayers and tribulations were known only to the Lord. How can we not marvel at his humility and wisdom? Knowing that nothing happens without God’s permission, he served his earthly master with the understanding that even his slavery had been allowed by God for …

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Homily by St. John of Kronstadt on Nativity of The Theotokos (St. Nicholas Educational Society, Inc.)

Sermon from Bishop Benedict on Feast Of St. John The Russian