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Ancient Christian spirituality in today's world.

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Simeon the Theologian  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Simeon the Theologian. Simeon the New Theologian (949–1022) is one of only three saints of the Orthodox church to have been given the title of Theologian(the others are St. John the Apostle and St. Gregory Nazianzen.

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Abba Anthony  E-mail

Orthodox Christian podcasts Ancient Faith radio Antiochian Russian Greek music chant streaming audio Web InternetThis week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Anthony (Saint Anthony the Great). Direct File Link or listen below.

 
Evagrios of Pontus  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin will examine the spiritual teachings of Evagrios of Pontus. Evagrios of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent figures among the monks of the desert settlements in Lower Egypt. The works of Evagrios had a profound influence on Eastern Orthodox monastic teaching.

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Simeon the Theologian  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Simeon the Theologian. Simeon the New Theologian (949–1022) is one of only three saints of the Orthodox church to have been given the title of Theologian (the others are St. John the Apostle and St. Gregory Nazianzen. Direct File Link or listen below.

 

 
Saint John of Damascus  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Saint John of Damascus.

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Diadichus of Photice  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Diadochus of Photice. He was a father in the 5th Century. Major themes in the work of Diadochus include man’s creation in the image of God, the restoration of fallen man by grace, free will, mastery of human passions, and mystical contemplation through love. Direct File Link or listen below.

 
Abba Anthony  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Anthony (Saint Anthony the Great). Direct File Link or listen below.

 
Simeon the Theologian  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Simeon the Theologian. Simeon the New Theologian (949–1022) is one of only three saints of the Orthodox church to have been given the title of Theologian(the others are St. John the Apostle and St. Gregory Nazianzen.

Direct File Link or listen below.

 

 
Saint John of Damascus  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses Saint John of Damascus Direct File Link or listen below.

 
St. Gregory the Theologian  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin discusses St. Gregory the Theologian. St. Gregory was a great enemy of the Arian heresy. In the beauty of his writings, he is considered to have surpassed the Greek writers of antiquity, and because of his God-inspired theological thought, he received the surname "Theologian." Direct File Link or listen below.

 
Evagrios of Pontus  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin will examine the spiritual teachings of Evagrios of Pontus. Evagrios of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent figures among the monks of the desert settlements in Lower Egypt. The works of Evagrios had a profound influence on Eastern Orthodox monastic teaching. Direct File Link or listen below.

 
Abba Thalasios the Libyan  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin will examine the spiritual teachings Abba Thalasios the Libyan and how they apply to life in today's world. Direct File Link or listen below.

 
Teachings of St. Marcarios of the Great.  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on the spirtual teachings St. Marcarios of the Great. Direct File Link or listen below.

 
St. Theodoros & Prayer  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Theodoros and how to start your prayers in the correct frame of mind and heart. Direct File Link or listen below.

 
Saint Simeon  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Saint Simeon. Though little appreciated in his own 10th Century, Simeon the New Theologian (949–1022) is today one of only three saints of the Orthodox church to have been given the title of Theologian (the others are St. John the Apostle and St. Gregory Nazianzen). St. Simeon's work has undergone a great revival in the modern era, and today he is extensively quoted by many leaders in the Church. How did this come about, and what does this great Saint have to say to us today? Direct File Link or listen below.

 
St. John of Apemeia  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. John of Apemeia.

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St. Simeon the New Theologian  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Simeon the New Theologian. Direct File Link or listen below.

 
Abba Ezekias  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on Abba Ezekias.

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Turning to the Fathers: John of Damascus  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on John of Damascus. Direct File Link or listen below.

 
Turning to the Fathers: St. Diadochus of Photike  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Diadochus of Photike for the second time. Direct File Link or listen below.

 
Turning to the Fathers: St. Gregory of Nazianzus  E-mail

This week, noted scholar Fr. John McGuckin speaks on St. Gregory of Nazianzus. Direct File Link or listen below.

 
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