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Protoevangelium and materials on the Theotokos
06 March 2010
Following from requests emerging out of
an ongoing thread in the Discussion Community, we have published on-line three texts relating to the patristic veneration of the Theotokos. The first is the second-century
Protoevangelium of James (also known as the 'Protoevangelion', the 'Gospel of James', and the 'Infancy Gospel of James'), which is one of our earliest documents on the life of the Mother of God, and one of the key texts that informs the festal hymnography of her feasts in the Orthodox Church. Second is an
homily by St Gregory Palamas on the entry of the Theotokos into the Holy of Holies, given on the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos (21st Nov.), and dwelling upon her residing in the Most Holy Place, as recounted in the Protoevangelion and festal hymns. Finally, an
homily by St Andrew of Crete on the Nativity of the Theotokos, which also considers materials from the Protoevangelion and festal hymnography.
A patristic reading plan for Great Lent
26 February 2010
Today we have published a
day-by-day patristic Lenten reading plan, designed to provide readers with a forty-day guide for reading in the early Church Fathers during the period of Great Lent. Two versions of the plan are provided (one with longer readings each day, one with shorter), which provide key texts from the early Fathers on themes related to the Lenten ascesis and preparation for Holy Pascha. Texts are linked through the plans, so the texts can easily be read on-line each day. In this way the period of Great Lent may be a time of more intentional immersion in the writings of the patristic heritage.
'The Cup of Christ' by St Ignatius (Brianchaninov)
23 February 2010
We have today published an important text by St Ignatius (Brianchaninov), entitled The
Cup of Christ. This remarkable text is a sustained reflection on Christ's 'cup' as that suffering He received from the Father, and how all Christians are called to partake of this Cup of suffering in this life in a proper spirit of willingness and joy. Especially in the season of Great Lent, this writing from a modern-day Father of the Church is of critical importance.
New Discussion Community system launched
01 January 2010
An upgrade of the system powering our
Discussion Community on-line forum on 25th December has provided the forum with an updated look and a host of new functionality. With nearly 70,000 posts, the Discussion Community is an extremely active forum for the discussion of Orthodoxy's patristic and monastic heritage, and the upgraded system allows for a yet more interactive environment throughout. If you've not yet taken part in our discussions, please do join us now in the new year.
Patristics broadcasts back for the Autumn
07 October 2009
Our
A Word From the Holy Fathers... series of patristics broadcasts have resumed this week, after an hiatus over the summer period. This weekly series offers a reflection on the writings of the Church Fathers, exploring their application to every-day Christian living. Our newest episode, 'Back to Forgiveness', is currently available in our
Broadcasts Area, or from
Ancient Faith Radio, the Apple Music iStore, etc.
Materials for the Nativity Fast
12 December 2009
May we take this opportunity to remind all our readers of various resources pertaining to the present Nativity Fast, which may be of interesting during this time of preparation for the Feast:
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