Fr. Andria Saria The ministry of the shepherd of Christ’s Church, the priest of the Most High God, is truly righteous, holy, and full of responsibility. In a sense, it is a unique service, set apart from all ordinary human roles. God Himself willed that the transmission and protection of His divine grace, as well…

Fr. Andria Saria In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit! Good morning, brothers and sisters, Today’s Gospel reading from Mark (10:32–45) reminds us of a truth we often, the desire to be first, to have the highest place, can quietly enter our hearts and lead us away…

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit! The episode of the Apostle Thomas makes us reflect on many things. On one hand, it reminds a person of oneself. I remember there was a time when I was reading many theological books and began to doubt, is all…

Fr. Dr Andria Saria Peace be with you, dear people Today we remember the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem. But before this event, Christ raised Lazarus from the dead. This miracle is not only about Lazarus. It is also about us. Sometimes our soul becomes like a dead body. Not physically, but spiritually. We…

Fr. Dr. Andria Saria In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. One God, Amen. The Triumph of Orthodoxy may sound like a celebration of victory over someone, but this is not the case. We do not rejoice in defeating others. Christ teaches us to love everyone, to…

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit! After the Divine Liturgy, when we take a short break, we will have the Vespers service, which is actually called the Forgiveness Service. In the past, this service was only in monasteries. Monks often lived very far from each other,…

Fr Dr. Andria Saria Great Lent is Fasting with a capital “F.” It is so important that when people used to say “the Fast,” they automatically meant Great Lent. If they meant another fast, they had to explain which one. Even the church services are different during Great Lent. The whole atmosphere changes. For example,…

Fr. Dr. Andria Saria Dear beloved brothers and sisters, Today I would like to speak about life according to the Gospel. In the Gospel, the word “life” is understood in a deep and elevated way. Often, it is closely connected with the soul. We hear these words in the Gospel: “For what does it profit…

Fr. Andria Fr. Andria Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, on the fourth Sunday of Great Lent, we remember Saint John of the Ladder. He is one of the great teachers of the Orthodox Church. His famous book, “The Ladder of Divine Ascent” shows us the path to spiritual growth and union with God.…

– Fr. Dr. Andria Saria In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. One God, Amen. Today is Sunday, the Day of the Remembrance of the Last Judgment. How should we approach this day? The Church stands as our guide, our teacher, preparing us in advance for the…

Fr. Dr. Andria Saria In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. One God, Amen. Today’s Gospel parable about the Pharisee and the tax collector has a very deep meaning for all of us. It clearly shows us what we should avoid and what we should seek, so…

Sermon – Sunday 1/25/25 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear brothers and sisters, today we hear the story of Zacchaeus, a story of sin and God’s great mercy. At that time, Palestine was under Roman rule. The Romans appointed local people to collect taxes.…