βThe Church is a hospital, Not a courtroom, for souls.
She does not condemn on behalf of sins, but grants remission of sins.β
The school of the Church is an admirable surgery a surgery, not for bodies, but for souls.βββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
The Church isnβt just for worship and the attendance of saints, but is a place of healing for sinners and the broken.
This is why church in our lives is so important, we need the church far more than it needs us, weekly attendance at minimum is essential for every Christian.
It is our second home in this life β¦οΈ
Quote from Saint John Chrysostom
The day Holy Mother Theotokos Icon cried!
In 1170, During an attack on Novgorod, an arrow pierced the icon of the Theotokos carried on the city walls. Tears flowed from her eyes, The icon turned toward the city. This caused panic among the enemy, leading to Novgorodβs victory.
The day Holy Mother Theotokos Icon cried!
In 1170, During an attack on Novgorod, an arrow pierced the icon of the Theotokos carried on the city walls. Tears flowed from her eyes, The icon turned toward the city. This caused panic among the enemy, leading to Novgorodβs victory.
βGod is not a harsh judge
His son revealed to us, he is good and kind
God does not create beings to punish them mercilessly, He is loving, compassionate and seeks correction.
God sets evil aright, like a father would!β
St Isaac the Syrian
@ErosNationalist I checked with my priest first bro,
βthere is also an older tradition that shows Christ with the βAncient of Daysβ and the Holy Spirit above. This is not a literal picture of the Father, but a symbolic vision used for private devotion. So your icon is absolutely fineβ
@a_westgate End times Jesus
Hair white as wool
Eyes like Fire
Authentic Jesus recreated with A.I from the Shroud of Turin so Middle East complexion
Plus Crown of Thorns cause of what it symbolises
Holy Orthodoxy in the US is finally growing!
β’ 200,000+ baptism converts since 2020
β’ 150+ New Orthodox Priests since 2020
β’ 50+ new Orthodox Churches opened since 2020
All stats are expected to increase by 70% by 2040
The United States of America will become OrthodoxπΊπΈβ¦οΈ