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Sermons of Bishop Parthenius

Eternal Memory to You, Rightly Blessed and Ever-Remembered Vladyka!

A Homily by His Grace, Bishop Parthenius of Antania, Delivered During the Memorial Divine Liturgy at Plaošnik on the Occasion of the Repose of Metropolitan Timothy of Debar and Kičevo, November 26, 2024, Year of Our Lord Your Reverences, Honorable and Esteemed Fathers, Revered Monks and Nuns, Respected Mayor Mr. Kiril Pecakov, Beloved Faithful, Grieving…

Sermons of Bishop Parthenius

Through Ascetic Struggle and Prayer to Eternal Joy and Glory in Christ

A Sermon by His Grace, Bishop Parthenius of Antania, Delivered on the feast of the Venerable Paraskeva of Epivatos, during the Divine Liturgy in the Church dedicated to the Saint, in the city of Debar, on October 14/27, 2024 Most Reverend and Pious Fathers,Beloved brothers and sisters in monastic life,Dear faithful, Once again, by the…

Spiritual subjects

It Is Most Beautiful to Speak of Christ

Indeed, today so many conversations take place. People talk about politics, economics, food, wars, football, theater performances, concerts, accidents, climate change, and international events. So many words. But little is said about Jesus Christ. Yet, there is nothing more beautiful than speaking of Christ. Two words in the Holy Gospel are particularly significant: “go” and…

Spiritual subjects

The Need for Silence

Man has always needed silence, but even more so in today’s era of technocracy. It is a fact that we live in a disturbed and noisy environment. As a consequence, the everyday life of people is disrupted by many psycho-social problems, which are exacerbated by idle conversations, materialistic excess, entertainment, and, above all, by uncritical…

Sermons of Bishop Parthenius

The Love That is Crucified – The Mystery of the Cross

A Sermon by His Grace, Bishop Partenij of Antania, Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Bigorski, delivered during the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross in Rajcica, following the reading of the Holy Gospel, on September 14/27, 2024, the Year of our Salvation. In the Name of…

Epistles

Monasticism – The Second Baptism and Path to Eternal Glory

Address by His Eminence, Metropolitan of Debar and Kičevo, Timotej, during the monastic tonsure of Nun Thekla at the Holy Monastery of Prechista in Kičevo, on the 20th of September, Year of Our Lord 2024 In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Dear brothers and sisters, Allow me this evening,…