Akathist to the Holy Wisdom-Bearer Jesus Son of Sirach

Discover a beautiful and rare Orthodox Akathist dedicated to the Holy Wisdom-Bearer, Jesus Son of Sirach — the inspired author of the Wisdom of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), one of the treasured books of the Old Testament in the Orthodox Church. This devotional hymn praises Jesus ben Sirach as a luminous lamp of divine wisdom, a teacher of godly fear, humility, piety, and virtuous living. Written in the traditional Akathist form with Kontakia and Ikoi, it draws richly from his timeless maxims on moderation, the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, the honor of physicians, ancestral heritage, and the pursuit of righteousness. Perfect for personal prayer, spiritual reflection, or deepening your appreciation of Holy Scripture, this Akathist seeks the intercessions of the Holy Wisdom-Bearer for grace to walk in humility and true wisdom.

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Recovering Credibility From the Shame of the Lost Pascha

For the Orthodox, Pascha is the holiest day of the year. Our entire faith centers around the Empty Tomb. When we allowed the government to close our churches on Pascha, we lost a lot of credibility that is only now being regained.

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Building The Kingdom of God on Earth

Millennialism, in all its forms, is the curse of the modern world. Whether we believe we can perfect society, or fulfill prophecy to force Jesus to come back, the fruits of this heresy are always rotten. Yet for Americans captivated by thoughts of our own unlimited potential, there is nothing else nearly so attractive as a philosophy.

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Dress Rehearsal for Dictatorship: How Are You Helping to Set the Stage?

“Guard thyself then, O man; thou hast the signs of Antichrist,” wrote St. Cyril of Jerusalem in the fourth century. “And remember them not only thyself, but impart them also freely to all.” Do you recognize the signs of the coming dictatorship of the Antichrist? What role are American politicians playing? What role are you playing?

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