Status Updates From Father John of Kronstadt: A...

...the eternal life of the age to come."
This is one of the best, most succinct explanations of incarnational theology I've ever read.

...entirely perish, but will be transformed and will acquire a new image worthy of an eternal blissful existence. This world, even in its present state, bears the imprints of divine beauty and wisdom; this is recognized in moments of inspiration and, by the pure in heart, at all times. Finally, the Church believes that, together with men, every creature on earth is being purified and sanctified in preparation for...

"The Orthodox Church believes that not only words, but also actions and objects can be bearers of Divine power. The main reason for this belief is that man is an incarnated spirit and that God Himself, in order to save man, became incarnate. According to Christian faith it is not only the human spirit, but the whole man—soul and body—who will be saved. And that is not all; the created material world will not...

"What do the words 'divine service' mean? They mean that God serves people and man serves God reciprocally."
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"Revere even two or three people who pray together because, according to the Lord, He is among them."
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"Prayer in church is also especially valuable because it is not only communal prayer, but because in most cases it is prayer for others, for all; it is always the voice of love for God and men."