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 as the preaching of His covenant, be entrusted to the tribe of Levi, whom He chose. The reason for giving them such a special role was, without doubt, that the Levites did not take...

Fr Andria Saria Today we will not talk about dance, music, games, or William Shakespeare's works. I will try to make the topic a little more complex, more philosophical, and speak about God and the world. Before, we spoke about the first part of the Creed, about God as the Creator. I try to make the lecture organized, but at the same time not only like a lecture or instruction. I want us to understand Orthodox teaching more deeply. In the Creed, two different terms are used in different...

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 from God. Imagine the disciples. They were with Jesus every day. They had the Teacher, the Son of God, guiding them. They saw His miracles, heard His words, and experienced His love. And yet… they were...