Zaccheus

Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, … Read More

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The Prayer of St Ephraim the Syrian

http://www.orthodox.net/greatlent/of-ephraim-the-syrian.pdf   The Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian O Lord and Master of my life, a spirit of idleness, despondency, ambition, and idle talking give me not. Prostration.   But rather a spirit of chastity, humble-mindedness, patience, and love … Read More

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The History of Lent

From the Good Shepherd Australian Orthodox Mission Lent, as it exists today in the Orthodox Church, is the result of a long historical development. We can basically divide Eastern Orthodox Lent into 3 periods: (1)The Pre-Lenten Period: three preparatory Sundays … Read More

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