Archimandrite Cleopa Ilie

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“Repentance and Humbleness Complete the Deeds you Have Not done” – Father Ilie Cleopa

For instance you do prostrations. When I was young I would compete with my brothers and see who can do more prostrations in an hour. I could do 500, but now I can’t do even one.
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The Mother of God – Mother of Lonely and Grieved Souls

Theotokos is so cherished that she surpasses all heavenly and worldly powers. Theotokos is a second heaven or a second world.
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The Mother of God – Mother of Lonely and Grieved Souls

Theotokos is so cherished that she surpasses all heavenly and worldly powers. Theotokos is a second heaven or a second world.
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Fasting Means Abstinence from Wickedness

Fast needs to be accompanied by good deeds and abstinence from wickedness.
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Temptations Attack from Outside and Inside

From the inside, that is from the heart come all our sins. For Christ has said to the Apostles: “Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man” because it would mean to wash your hands “but that…
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Marriage is for Life

There are few exceptions when the Church allows the separation of spouses.
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You are healthy, young and strong – but don’t count on this

Don’t count on the fact that you are healthy, beautiful, rich or young! These are shadows and dreams. Our life is short. Very, very short. We need to live here for the eternal life. 
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