“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force” (Matt. 11:12)....

By Metropolitan Saba (Isper The newly spread tone among believers regarding the fast is that it is not obligatory or a duty....

From "The Victory of the Cross" by Father Dumitru Staniloae (1903-1993) Of the two thieves who were crucified with Christ one said, 'It...