Eostre: The Spring Goddess The Germanic Goddess of fertility, agriculture, and Spring, Eostre, or Easter, was celebrated with the dawn fires' ritual tossing to protect the plantations. Her Presence symbolizes Spring, the period of new growth and rebirth. At the Equinox of Spring, when the hours of light are balanced to be precisely the same…
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The Spiritual Lessons from Desert Monks
The Spiritual Lessons from Desert Monks 4 Spiritual Lessons from Desert Monks for Our Daily Life Even after centuries, the Desert Fathers' wisdom still has the power to transform our daily lives. The vision of personal consecration to God within a sacred community developed differently in two distinct branches in the history of Christianity: The…
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St Modestos: The Healer of Animals
St Modestos: The Healer of Animals The prayer has been handed down through the centuries from St. Modesto, who was a priest and patriarch of Jerusalem. Born in the year 292 AD, St. Modesto has been known for years as the Orthodox Christian patron saint of animals. During his life, he was known both for…
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Blessings of the Advent
Blessings of the Advent Advent is the liturgical time that precedes Christmas. It is undeniable of the period of Angelical Blessings. In the silence of a midwinter dusk, there is a sound so faint that for all you can tell, it may be only the sound of the silence itself. You hold your breath to…
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