A Word from the Holy Fathers
St. John the Dwarf: A Life of All the Virtues
What has a man whose obedience once caused a barren stick to blossom forth a tree in the desert to tell us today about the life of virtue? Is it possible for man today to partake of all the virtues? In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Matthew examines two sayings of Fr. John the Short of Egypt on the accessibility of all the virtues through the foundation of the love of neighbor.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
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Ancient Faith Radio, together with Monachos.net and the Sts. Cyril & Athanasius Institute for Orthodox Studies, presents “A Word From the Holy Fathers” with Archimandrite Irenei. This podcast provides a weekly reflection on the writings of the Church Fathers, their significance, and their insights for the life Orthodox Christians in every age.
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Bishop Irenei (Steenberg)