Aflame with Apostolic zeal, the young Hieromonk Juvenaly brought thousands into the Faith before his martyrdom in 1796 at age 35. He joined St. Herman of Alaska and others on the first official Orthodox mission to the Americas, landing in Kodiak, Alaska in 1794.While there are various stories of the Saint's life and death, I have done my best to draw from mu ... Show More
Jan 2026
On Hospitality — Sayings of the Desert Fathers
Wisdom from the desert fathers of early Orthodox monasticism regarding welcoming others, showing hospitality, fasting, breaking one's own fast, among other matters. Note: Geronda is Greek for "Elder"📖 Text is from the Gerondikon (Sayings of the Desert Fathers)https://stanthonysm ... Show More
14m 35s
Jan 2026
These Days the Devil is Roaming Free - St. Paisios the Athonite
St. Paisios arms us with the knowledge of how the devil works, how we can overcome his deceptions, and how to unite ourselves to Christ. "The devil can harm us only if," teaches St. Paisios, "we allow him to have power over us."0:00 Intro0:15 When We Sin We Give Rights to Temptat ... Show More
31m 42s
Dec 2019
Ep. 5 - St. Polycarp and the Social Network
St. Polycarp of Smyrna was a man with many connections. He knew the Apostle John, and St. Ignatius of Antioch, and St. Irenaeus of Lyon, and Pope Anicetus, and the arch-heretic Marcion. He also sought the company of many elders who had heard Jesus and witnessed the Lord's miracle ... Show More
18m 43s
Nov 2019
Ep. 4 - Ignatius of Antioch: To Know "Jesus Christ Our God"
St. Ignatius of Antioch is the first of the Fathers to leave us abundant writings. His seven letters are passionate — warm, yet authoritative — spontaneous, but doctrinally rich. Written in 107 A.D. as the aged bishop traveled from Antioch to a martyr's death in Rome, the letters ... Show More
23m 14s
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