Orthodox Quotes

572 Orthodox quotes by 179 unique authors

Our Lord Christ Himself strikes down our enemies through us, or in company with us. For he who eats Christ's flesh and drinks His blood… — Lorenzo Scupoli
Through repentance the filth of our foul actions is washed away. After this, we participate in the Holy Spirit, not automatically, but according to the… — Symeon the New Theologian
You should always say your prayers with tireless diligence, as the Apostle directs, saying: 'Continue in prayer and watch in the same' (Col. 4:2). For… — Lorenzo Scupoli
Perfection... is clearly not achieved simply by being naked, by the lack of wealth or by the rejection of honors, unless there is also that… — John Cassian
The Lord, before His Incarnation, let mankind experience all the bitterness of sin, all their powerlessness to eradicate it; and when all longed for a… — John of Kronstadt
The Church even now is the kingdom of Christ and the kingdom of heaven. Accordingly, even now His saints reign with Him, though otherwise than… — Saint Augustine
A Christian man is on his guard with respect to those who philosophize according to the elements of this world, not according to God, by… — Saint Augustine
Even when your body does nothing, sin can be active in your mind. When your soul inwardly repulses the evil one's attack by means of… — Gregory Palamas
Shun the praise of men and love the one who, in the fear of the Lord, reprimands you. — Pachomius the Great
As the world attracts us with its appearance, and abundance and variety, it is not easy to turn away from it unless in the beauty… — Pope Leo I
All who have lived according to God still live unto God, though they have departed this life. For this reason, God is called the God… — Gregory of Nazianzus
Do not be surprised if you fall every day and do not surrender. Stand your ground bravely and you may be sure that your guardian… — John Climacus
Worthless is the charity of the man who bestows it unwillingly, because material charity is not his, but God's gift, while only the disposition of… — John of Kronstadt
When we say 'hallowed be Your name' to God what we are really saying is 'Father, make us such as deserve knowledge and understanding of… — John Cassian
We are assailed by the temptation of the love of money. If you wish to acquire riches ? they are the bait of the fishers… — Pachomius the Great
When a thought oppresses you, do not be downhearted, but put up with it in courage, saying, 'They swarmed around me closer and closer, but… — Pachomius the Great
Holy love has a way of consuming some. This is what is meant by the one who said, 'You have ravished our hearts' (Sg. Of… — John Climacus
The Lord says, 'Whoever has, to him shall be given' (Mt. 13:12). He will give, then, to those who have; that is to say, if… — Saint Augustine
As far as we can reach, He Who Is, and God, are the special names of His Essence; and of these especially He Who Is,… — Gregory of Nazianzus
It is patience that reveals every grace to you, and it is through patience that the saints received all that was promised to them. — Pachomius the Great
Take as an example the wisdom of Joseph and his submission. Do battle in chastity and service until you make yourself a king (cf. Gen.… — Pachomius the Great
Remember that God, during your prayers, is watching for your affirmative answer to the question which He is inwardly asking you: 'Do you believe I… — John of Kronstadt
The accursed one does not allow the eye of the heart to see the Lord or His saints. He darkens our heart in every way.… — John of Kronstadt
Regard as free not those whose status makes them outwardly free, but those who are free in their character and conduct. For we should not… — Anthony the Great
Avoid duplicity, that is, do not let your heart be divided between attachment to God and attachment to earthly things, 'You cannot serve God and… — John of Kronstadt

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