The Prologue from Ochrid, Faithfully in English
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“When the mind loses its sovereign guiding power over the soul, then there arises in the soul a many-headed rule, which means confusion, chaos, and ruin.”— St. Nikolai
Today's Prologue
Five meditations for every day of the year — a saint's life, a hymn, a reflection, a contemplation, and a homily.
Lives of the Saints
The Venerable Athanasius of Athos
During children's games the children would choose one to be emperor, another to be commander, and Athanasius to be — abbot. As if a prophecy! Full of the grace of God, he was deemed worthy to behold the Most Holy Theotokos, who miraculously brought forth water from a rock.
Hymn of Praise
On the Athonite Mountain the Lavra shines, The wondrous abode of Athanasius; A thousand years have slid down upon it, Yet spirit and bread have not run out.
Prologue from Ochrid · Prologue from Ochrid ·
St. Nikolai Velimirović · Bishop of Ochrid and Žiča · St. Nikolai Velimirović
Reflection
“"Strike this rock with thy staff, and thou shalt know who I am that speaketh with thee. Know only that I shall remain forever the Stewardess of thy Lavra." Athanasius struck the rock; the rock shook and split asunder, and a torrent of water burst forth.”
Homily
When the mind loses its sovereign guiding power over the soul, then there arises in the soul a many-headed rule, which means confusion, chaos, and ruin.
— St. Nikolai Velimirović
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From today’s Homily
“When the mind loses its sovereign guiding power over the soul, then there arises in the soul a many-headed rule, which means confusion, chaos, and ruin.”