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Bitten by the serpent (II)

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Post published:November 30, 2022
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Long ago I tore my spirit from the world and mingled it with the shining spirits of heaven. The lofty mind bore me far from the flesh, set me in…

Archimandrite Melchisedec Velnic – 30 years of abbacy

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Post published:November 30, 2022
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December 7th marked the 30-year anniversary since Father Archimandrite Melchisedec became abbot of Putna Monastery. In other words, 30 years of leaving himself in God’s hand: “In our life, we…

Nativity of the Lord and the majesty of mankind

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Post published:November 30, 2022
Post category:Icon from Within (Nov./Dec. ’22)

Who among us can say that he is righteous or that he has justified himself even a little before God? Who among us can say that he has lived even…