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In this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou speaks about the victory that comes through the Cross. He reflects on the martyrdom of St. Nikitas, the suffering of the Cypriot refugees, and the words of St. John of Kronstadt, explaining why Christians must watch their hearts, repent daily, forgive others, and seek Christ in Holy Communion.
This English translation of the sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou was presented for otelders.org by Porphyrios. This is a sermon of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morhpou at the solemn Vespers on the feast of Saint Nikitas, which took place at the Holy Chapel of Saint Nikitas located in Latsia, Nicosia (14.9.2017). On this day, the occupied by the Turks, community Nikitas under the Metropolis of Morphou celebrates.
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Morphou English YT channel: youtube.com/watch?v=Qi6mtLl1A6E&t=19s
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In this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou speaks about the victory that comes through the Cross. He reflects on the martyrdom of St. Nikitas, the suffering of the Cypriot refugees, and the words of St. John of Kronstadt, explaining why Christians must watch their hearts, repent daily, forgive others, and seek Christ in Holy Communion.
This English translation of the sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou was presented for otelders.org by Porphyrios. This is a sermon of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morhpou at the solemn Vespers on the feast of Saint Nikitas, which took place at the Holy Chapel of Saint Nikitas located in Latsia, Nicosia (14.9.2017). On this day, the occupied by the Turks, community Nikitas under the Metropolis of Morphou celebrates.
Original video source: youtube.com/watch?v=LKK91WLCxvc
Morphou English YT channel: youtube.com/watch?v=Qi6mtLl1A6E&t=19s
Read the English transcript of this homily on our website: otelders.org/podcasts/why-christ-first-accepted-defeat-before-conquering-death-metropolitan-neophytos
🔊 Listen to an English narration of this talk on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: open.spotify.com/show/02BTr4socgg9gwLbRZPPLE?si=78f8f270eb3c41e7
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