Historical Event

I received one comment on yesterday's post, saying that the event on Saturday, when hundreds of people came into the Orthodox Church, was "Historical."

Given the great apostasy, "turning away" of today, I certainly agree. Attendance on Sunday has declined, in various churches, and, especially the youth. Other priorities, and interests have replaced their spiritual need. Its materialism, pure and simple.

"I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?"(Luke 18:8)

"In the Teaching of Ancient Christianity," by Archbishop Averky Taushev and Fr. Seraphim Rose, we are placed immediately before the face of the coming judge. This statement cannot be repudiated, as the Orthodox Church professes at each Liturgy, that Christ will come again. The 2nd coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is our hope, our belief.

We do not believe in Chiliasm, as it was condemned by the second ecumenical counsel in the year 381. We will not be facing the thousand-year reign of Christ on earth, as some believe. Instead, it will be judgement. That is why we need to be watchful and pray.


We are living in evil days. "Despite modern progress, the path ahead is one of suffering. Greater tribulations and misfortunes as a result of lawlessness and of the hearts growing cold, lacking of Love. Orthodox Christians, who gain a sober awareness of the signs of these times, learn to prepare themselves to endure to the end.

"Behold, I come as a thief." (Rev.16:15). Throughout the scriptures the words are echoed of the second coming, ...and its suddenness.

It is believed that true Christianity will manifest itself in the midst of growing apostasy.
"And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd." (John 10:16).

The people of Emmanuel and St. Stephen's have heard His voice, are you listening? Are you ready?

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