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Archbishop Luke

Diana Rosu — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:56:04 +0000

Discover the inspiring life of Saint Luke (Valentin Felixovich Voyno-Yasenetsky), a revered pastor, surgeon, and saint, through the compelling narrative presented by Metropolitan Nectarios of Argolis.

This book explores the profound journey of Archbishop Luke, known for his exceptional contributions to both the spiritual and medical fields.

In 16 detailed chapters, the life of this remarkable man unfolds, from his early years and education to his calling as a priest, his misfortunes and imprisonments, his exiles, and his unwavering commitment to the pastoral care of his people. Amidst war and hardship, Saint Luke continued his healing ministry, not only through the grace of the sacraments but also through his groundbreaking work in medicine, particularly as a pioneer in purulent surgery.

Metropolitan Nectarios (Antonopoulos), a dedicated scholar of Saint Luke’s life, takes readers on a journey through his struggles, triumphs, and his legacy as both a healer and spiritual leader. From his imprisonment for Christ to his significant role in ecclesiastical reorganization during the turbulent years of the 20th century, Saint Luke’s life is a testament to faith, resilience, and compassion.

This beautifully written book offers an intimate portrait of a man who devoted his life to God and his people—proving that true healing comes not only from the body, but also from the soul.

The Blessed Surgeon

Diana Rosu — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:48:41 +0000

The inspiring biography of a bishop and surgeon during the darkest years of Soviet oppression in Russia. St. Luke endured unthinkable tortures at the hands of the atheistic state due to his outspoken confession of Christ, but his pioneering work as a surgeon gave the lie to his persecutors’ separation of faith and science. This book documents his personal struggles, self-sacrifice and love for patients, miracles, and bold spiritual guidance during the Church’s most difficult period in Russia. Includes a service and an akathist hymn in honor of St. Luke.

L’Archevêque Lucas

Diana Rosu — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:41:21 +0000

La croix, le bannissement, les tourments, les tentations sont liés à l’Église Orthodoxe et à ses saints. Un témoignage de première importance est celui de saint Luc, archevêque de Simféropol et de Crimée qui fut également professeur d’anatomie topographique et de chirurgie. Homme de talents et de dons spirituels rares, il a servi son prochain comme médecin et évêque avec une abnégation remarquable.

Ce livre passionnant, remarquablement bien documenté, relate la vie de cet éminent chirurgien, animé d’une foi chrétienne profonde et d’une charité exceptionnelle envers le prochain, qui continua d’exercer sa profession chirurgicale même devenu archevêque, malgré les difficultés incessantes que lui opposèrent les autorités soviétiques. Il a été canonisé par l’Église Orthodoxe.

Saint Nectaire – Le Saint de notre siècle

Diana Rosu — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:17:10 +0000

Saint Nectaire d’Égine (1846 – 1920), canonisé en 1961, évêque de la Pentapole et fondateur du monastère de la Sainte Trinité à Égine, est l’un des saints les plus aimés et les plus vénérés de l’Église orthodoxe.

Cette biographie nous est donnée pour suivre le saint dans notre vie, faire de lui un modèle pour notre combat à mener jour après jour pour cheminer vers le Royaume des cieux, car, comme dit saint Théodore le Sanctifié, « Dieu ne nous a pas donné seulement les Écritures, Il nous a donné aussi, comme des chemins menant à Son Royaume, à ceux qui veulent parvenir à ce Royaume, les vies de Ses serviteurs comme fondement de la foi dans le Christ. »

Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia. Christ is fullness of life

Diana Rosu — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 06:48:12 +0000

Saint Porphyrios was filled with an all-consuming love for Christ and for his fellow man, and every aspect of his being witnessed to what he so passionately confessed, namely, that Christ is fullness of life. With his luminous presence, his inspired words and his fervent prayer, he made the grace of life in Christ a reality for those who came to him, as he transmitted to them faith, joy, power and hope. He was wholly devoted to the Church and to Christ and cared for the people of God, those near and those far off, faithful and the disbelievers, Christians and those ignorant of the word of God. And during his life and also after his saintly repose a multitude of people -most of whom had not known him during his earthly life- were benefitted by his saintly presence and experienced his miraculous acts and interventions in their lives.

Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia. Vessel of Grace

Diana Rosu — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 06:42:52 +0000

This little book recounts the life, teachings and miracles of the healer and clairvoyant Saint Porphyrios of Kavsoklyvia.

Ignace d’Antioche: Lettres

Diana Rosu — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:09:34 +0000

Les Lettres d’Ignace d’Antioche, bien que leur authenticité soit toujours débattue, sont un document majeur du christianisme primitif. Nous sommes au début du IIe siècle : Ignace, évêque d’Antioche, l’une des principales communautés chrétiennes, a été arrêté et fait route vers Rome où il doit subir le martyre. Au cours de son voyage, il rencontre des chrétiens d’Asie Mineure (Éphèse, Smyrne…) et leur écrit des lettres. Nous avons là un témoignage unique sur les premiers débats théologiques, comme la question des chrétiens « judaïsants » ou celle du docétisme, et sur l’importance que commence à prendre l’évêque dans les Églises locales. L’Épître aux Romains, la plus célèbre, exprime en des pages inoubliables le désir d’union au Christ qui fait l’espérance du futur martyr.

The Early Christian Fathers

Diana Rosu — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:31:55 +0000

A selection from the writings of the Fathers from St. Clement of Rome to St. Athanasius.

Saints of the British Isles

Diana Rosu — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:20:48 +0000

In this book are listed 375 of the more identifiable of the British Saints, whose intercession before the Heavenly Throne we ought to seek.

Mysteries vieren met Paus Leo de Grote

Diana Rosu — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:57:39 +0000

Collectie Kerkvaderteksten met commentaar 11.

Twintig Preken voor het liturgisch jaar.