Geometres: Life of the Virgin Mary. The Birth of Christ

Geometres: Life of the Virgin Mary. Geometres: Life of the Virgin Mary. The Birth of Christ

The following life of the Virgin Mary, written in the 10th Century by John Geometres, is read in fourteen parts during the Dormition Fast, in anticipation of Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos on August 15.

John Gemoretres. The Life of the Virgin Mary (M. Constas & C. Simelidis, trans.) Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library. 2023.

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Fear of Punishment

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Fear of Punishment

Dorotheos of Gaza (1977). Discourse XII. On Fear of Punishment in Discourses & Sayings (Cistercian Studies Series: Number 33)(E. Wheeler, Trans.) Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications

Geometres: Life of the Virgin Mary. Betrothal & Annunciation

Geometres: Life of the Virgin Mary. Geometres: Life of the Virgin Mary. Betrothal & Annunciation

The following life of the Virgin Mary, written in the 10th Century by John Geometres, is read in fourteen parts during the Dormition Fast, in anticipation of Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos on August 15.

John Gemoretres. The Life of the Virgin Mary (M. Constas & C. Simelidis, trans.) Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library. 2023.

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Cutting Off Passionate Desires

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Cutting Off Passionate Desires

Dorotheos of Gaza (1977). Discourse XI. On Cutting Off Passionate Desires in Discourses & Sayings (Cistercian Studies Series: Number 33)(E. Wheeler, Trans.) Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications

Geometres: Life of the Virgin Mary. The Holy of Holies

Geometres: Life of the Virgin Mary. The Holy of Holies

The following life of the Virgin Mary, written in the 10th Century by John Geometres, is read in fourteen parts during the Dormition Fast, in anticipation of Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos on August 15.

John Gemoretres. The Life of the Virgin Mary (M. Constas & C. Simelidis, trans.) Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library. 2023.

Palamas: Homily for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost

Palamas: Homily for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost

St. Gregory Palamas. Homily 32: For the 9th Sunday after Pentecost in Saint Gregory Palamas: The Homilies. (C. Veniamin, Trans.) Mount Tabor Publishing. 2009.

Geometres: Life of the Virgin Mary, Prologue & Birth

Geometres: Life of the Virgin Mary, Prologue & Birth

The following life of the Virgin Mary, written in the 10th Century by John Geometres, is read in fourteen parts during the Dormition Fast, in anticipation of Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos on August 15.

John Gemoretres. The Life of the Virgin Mary (M. Constas & C. Simelidis, trans.) Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library. 2023.

Nazianzus: On the Holy Maccabees

Nazianzus: On the Holy Maccabees

St. Gregory of Nazianzus. Oration 15: On the Holy Maccabees in St. Gregory of Nazianzus: Select Orations (Fathers of the Church, vol. 107). (M. Vinson, Trans.) Catholic University of America Press. 2003.

Palamas: Homily Delivered at the Litany on the First of August

Palamas: Homily Delivered at the Litany on the First of August

St. Gregory Palamas. Homily 31: Delivered at the Litany on the First of August in Saint Gregory Palamas: The Homilies. (C. Veniamin, Trans.) Mount Tabor Publishing. 2009.

Constantius: Life of Germanus of Auxerre, ch 21-46

Constantius: Life of Germanus of Auxerre, ch 21-46

The following life of St. Germanus of Auxerre, written Constantius, is read in two parts in commemoration of St. Germanus’s feast day on July 31.

Constantius of Lyons. The Life of St Germanus in The Western Fathers (F.R. Hoare, trans.) Sheed and Ward. 1954.

Constantius: Life of Germanus of Auxerre, ch 1-20

Constantius: Life of Germanus of Auxerre, ch 1-20

The following life of St. Germanus of Auxerre, written Constantius, is read in two parts in commemoration of St. Germanus’s feast day on July 31.

Constantius of Lyons. The Life of St Germanus in The Western Fathers (F.R. Hoare, trans.) Sheed and Ward. 1954.

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Vigilance and Sobriety

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Vigilance and Sobriety

Dorotheos of Gaza (1977). Discourse X. On Vigilance and Sobriety in Discourses & Sayings (Cistercian Studies Series: Number 33)(E. Wheeler, Trans.) Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Falsehood

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Falsehood

Dorotheos of Gaza (1977). Discourse IX. On Falsehood in Discourses & Sayings (Cistercian Studies Series: Number 33)(E. Wheeler, Trans.) Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications

Chrysostom: Concerning Almsgiving and the Ten Virgins

Chrysostom: Concerning Almsgiving and the Ten Virgins

St. John Chrysostom. Homily 3: Concerning Almsgiving and the Ten Virgins in On Repentance and Almsgiving (The Fathers of the Church, vol. 96). (G. G. Christo, Trans.) Washington, DC: Catholic University of America Press. 1998.

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Rancor or Animosity

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Rancor or Animosity

Dorotheos of Gaza (1977). Discourse VIII. On Rancor or Animosity in Discourses & Sayings (Cistercian Studies Series: Number 33)(E. Wheeler, Trans.) Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Self-accusation

Dorotheos of Gaza: On Self-accusation

Dorotheos of Gaza (1977). Discourse VII. On Self-accusation in Discourses & Sayings (Cistercian Studies Series: Number 33)(E. Wheeler, Trans.) Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications

Leontius: Life of Symeon the Holy Fool, Ch. 4

Leontius: Life of Symeon the Holy Fool, Ch. 4

The following life of St. Symeon of Emessa the Holy Fool, written St. Leontius of Neapolis, is read in three parts in commemoration of St. Symeon’s feast day on July 21.

St. Leontius of Neapolis. The Life of Symeon the Fool in Symeon the holy fool: Leontius's Life and the late antique city (D. Krueger, trans.) University of California Press. 1996.

Leontius: Life of Symeon the Holy Fool, Ch. 2-3

Leontius: Life of Symeon the Holy Fool, Ch. 2-3

The following life of St. Symeon of Emessa the Holy Fool, written St. Leontius of Neapolis, is read in three parts in commemoration of St. Symeon’s feast day on July 21.

St. Leontius of Neapolis. The Life of Symeon the Fool in Symeon the holy fool: Leontius's Life and the late antique city (D. Krueger, trans.) University of California Press. 1996.

Leontius: Life of Symeon the Holy Fool, Ch. 1

Leontius: Life of Symeon the Holy Fool, Ch. 1

The following life of St. Symeon of Emessa the Holy Fool, written St. Leontius of Neapolis, is read in three parts in commemoration of St. Symeon’s feast day on July 21.

St. Leontius of Neapolis. The Life of Symeon the Fool in Symeon the holy fool: Leontius's Life and the late antique city (D. Krueger, trans.) University of California Press. 1996.

Nyssa: Life of St Macrina

Nyssa: Life of St Macrina

The following life of St. Macrina the Younger, written by her brother, St. Gregory of Nyssa, is read in commemoration of her feast day on July 19.

St. Gregory of Nyssa. The Life of Macrina in Macrina the Younger, Philosopher of God (A. M. Silvas, trans.) Brepols. 2008.