Orthodox Quotes

572 Orthodox quotes by 179 unique authors

... the Apostle Paul says that we are sealed in the Spirit (cf. Eph. 1:13); since we have in the Son the image of the… — Ambrose
The likeness of Your Church, O Lord, is that woman who went behind and touched the hem of Your garment, saying within herself: 'If I… — Ambrose
... we commemorate each of the saints with hymns and appropriate songs of praise, how much more should we celebrate the memory of Peter and… — Gregory Palamas
Blessed, plainly, is that life which is not valued at the estimation of outsiders, but is known, as judge of itself, by its own inner… — Ambrose
God is resplendently reflected in the souls of His chosen ones, and these pure souls, these images of God, like the transparent glass, shine forth… — John of Kronstadt
You wish, or rather, have decided, to remove a splinter from someone? Very well, but do not go after it with a stick instead of… — John Climacus
When a man receives something Divine, in his heart he rejoices; but when he receives something diabolic, he is disturbed. The Christian heart, when it… — Seraphim of Sarov
True knowledge is found only among those genuinely worshiping God. — John Cassian
... the Apostle Peter declared that the Church was built by the Holy Spirit. For you read that he said: 'God, Who knows the hearts… — Ambrose
... we can see both that love for God is begotten from the virtues and that virtues are born of love. For this reason the… — Gregory Palamas
The Lord called Himself and is the 'good Shepherd' (Jn. 10:11). If you believe in His guidance, then you will understand by your heart that… — John of Kronstadt
Life of the soul is union with God, as life of the body is union with the soul. As the soul was separated from God… — Gregory Palamas
...we shall incur no slight injury, but rather great danger, if we rashly yield ourselves to the inclinations of men who aim at exciting strife… — John of Damascus
... we grapple with this 'law of sin' (Rom. 8:2) and expel it from our body, establishing in its place the surveillance of the intellect.… — Gregory Palamas
If you want to correct your brother when he is doing wrong? you must keep yourself calm; otherwise you yourself may catch the sickness you… — John Cassian
There is one antidote for evil passions: the purification of our souls which takes place through the mystery of godliness. The chief act of faith… — Gregory of Nyssa
If God has given us Himself, if He abides in us and we in Him, according to His own true words, then what will He… — John of Kronstadt
Let everybody know this. He shall be assigned to the place and to the service to which he gave and devoted himself in this life… — John Cassian
... the passion for popularity brings such injury upon those it masters that it shipwrecks faith itself. Our Lord confirms this when He says, 'How… — Gregory Palamas
... the Lord Jesus said, 'To those who are in bonds, Come out, and to those who are in prison, Go forth' (Isa. 49:9); so… — Ambrose
... the Lord's Cross discloses the entire dispensation of His Coming in the flesh, and contains within it the whole mystery of this dispensation. Extending… — Gregory Palamas
... only the good deed done for Christ's sake brings us the fruits of the Holy Spirit. All that is not done for Christ's sake,… — Seraphim of Sarov
When you are depressed, bear in mind the Lord's command to Peter to forgive a sinner seventy times seven (cf. Mt. 18:22). And you may… — John Climacus
His Majesty knows best what is suitable for us. There's no need for us to be advising Him about what He should give us, for… — Teresa of Avila
... the people who, in spite of the bonds of sin which fetter them and hinder them (by constraint and by inciting them to new… — Seraphim of Sarov

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