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martes, 19 de diciembre de 2023

Against The Heresy of Ecumenism: The Holy Zeal of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Archbishop Averky)

 

 

An examination of an important part of the holy personality of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra in Lycia, his great love and zeal for Christ and His Church. 

Archbishop Averky was a righteous shepherd of the 20th century who served as Abbot of the Holy Trinity Monastery and Rector of Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, NY. He was spiritual son of the great 20th century theologian and holy hierarch, Archbishop Theophan of Poltava, Russia, and therefore a living link in America to the Faith of Pre-Revolutionary Russia. Archbishop Averky was so esteemed that before his repose, St. John Maximovitch told Fr. Seraphim Rose that if he had any theological questions to ask Archbishop Averky. The honorable Archbishop reposed in 1976 and his relics lie in a small chapel for veneration at Holy Trinity Monastery. 

 

 The Holy Zeal of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Video)


 

Archbishop Averky writes: 

By citing such a picturesque example, we do not in the least wish to say that every one of us can or should follow this example literally: for this one must be himself just as great a holy hierarch as St. Nicholas. But this should absolutely convince us that we do not dare to remain indifferent or be unconcerned about the manifestations of evil in the world, especially when the matter is one of God’s glory, of our Holy Faith and Church. Here we must show ourselves to be completely uncompromising, and we do not dare enter into any sort of cunning compromises or any reconciliation, even purely outward, or into any kind whatever of agreement with evil. To our personal enemies, according to Christ’s commandment, we must forgive everything, but with the enemies of God we cannot have peace! Friendship with the enemies of God makes us ourselves the enemies of God: this is a betrayal and treason towards God, under whatever well-seeming pretexts it might be done, and here no kind of cunning or skillful self-justification can help us! 

Only holy zeal for God, for Christ, without any admixture of any kind of slyness or ambiguous cunning politics, must guide us in all deeds and actions. 

Be zealous, therefore, and repent! (Apoc. 3:19). 

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sábado, 19 de diciembre de 2020

St. Nicholas of Myra - San Nicolás de Myra

 

ENGLISH: 

Jaroslav Čermák (1831 - 1878) - Sv. Mikuláš.jpgSaint Nicholas (Greek: Ἅγιος Νικόλαος, Hágios Nikólaos); (15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also called Nikolaos of Myra, was Bishop of Myra, in Asia Minor (modern-day Demre, Turkey), and is a historic Christian saint.

Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker (Νικόλαος ὁ Θαυματουργός, Nikólaos ho Thaumaturgós). Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, children, brewers, pawnbrokers and students in various cities and countries. His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints.

The historical Saint Nicholas was born at Patara, Lycia in Asia Minor (now Turkey). In his youth he made a pilgrimage to Egypt and the Palestine area. Shortly after his return he became Bishop of Myra and was later cast into prison during the persecution of Diocletian. He was released after the accession of Constantine and was present at the Council of Nicaea.

Life: St. Nicholas was born in Asia Minor (Greek Anatolia in present-day Turkey) in the Roman Empire, to a Greek family during the third century in the city of Patara (Lycia et Pamphylia), a port on the Mediterranean Sea. He lived in Myra, Lycia  (part of modern-day Demre), at a time when the region was Greek in its heritage, culture, and outlook and politically part of the Roman diocese of Asia.
In 325, he was one of many bishops to answer the request of Constantine and appear at the First Council of Nicaea; the 151st attendee was listed as "Nicholas of Myra of Lycia". There, Nicholas was a staunch anti-Arian, defender of the Orthodox Christian position, and one of the bishops who signed the Nicene Creed. Tradition has it that he became so angry with the heretic Arius during the Council that he struck him in the face.

Secular fame 
In time his fame in northern Europe as a saintly bishop began changing to that of a giver of gifts to children, usually done on December 6. As immigrants from the Germanic and Nordic lands settled in the United States the image of St. Nicholas, or "Sinterklaas," as he is known among the Dutch, slowly changed to that of "Santa Claus" with little tie to the spirituality of Christianity.
 
Hymns

Troparion (Tone 4) 
In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith,an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence;your humility exalted you;your poverty enriched you.Hierarch Father Nicholas,entreat Christ our Godthat our souls may be saved.

Kontakion (Tone 3) 
You revealed yourself, O saint, in Myra as a priest,For you fulfilled the Gospel of ChristBy giving up your soul for your people,And saving the innocent from death.Therefore you are blessed as one become wise in the grace of God.


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ESPAÑOL:

Jaroslav Čermák (1831 - 1878) - Sv. Mikuláš.jpgSan Nicolás (griego: Ἅγιος Νικόλαος, Hágios Nikólaos); (15 de marzo de 270 - 6 de diciembre de 343), también llamado  
Nikolaos de Myra fue un obispo que vivió en el siglo IV. Más de dos mil templos están dedicados a él en todo el mundo. Fue obispo de Myra, en Asia Menor (hoy en día Demre, Turquía), y es un santo cristiano histórico.

Debido a los muchos milagros atribuidos a su intercesión, también es conocido como Nikolaos el Hacedor de Milagros (Νικόλαος ὁ υαυματουργός, Nikólaos ho Thaumaturgós). San Nicolás es el santo patrón de los marineros, mercaderes, arqueros, ladrones arrepentidos, niños, cerveceros, prestamistas y estudiantes en diversas ciudades y países. Su reputación evolucionó entre los fieles, como era común para los primeros santos cristianos. El histórico San Nicolás nació en Patara, Licia en Asia Menor (ahora Turquía). En su juventud hizo una peregrinación a Egipto y al área de Palestina. Poco después de su regreso, se convirtió en obispo de Myra y luego fue encarcelado durante la persecución de Diocleciano. Fue liberado después del acceso de Constantino y estuvo presente en el Concilio de Nicea.

Vida: San Nicolás nació en Asia Menor (Anatolia griega en la actual Turquía) en el Imperio Romano, en una familia griega durante el siglo III en la ciudad de Patara (Lycia et Pamphylia), un puerto en el Mar Mediterráneo. Vivió en Myra, Lycia (parte de la actual Demre), en un momento en que la región era griega en su herencia, cultura y perspectivas, y políticamente parte de la diócesis romana de Asia. En 325, fue uno de los muchos obispos que respondieron al pedido de Constantino y se presentaron en el Primer Concilio de Nicea; el asistente 151 fue incluido en la lista como "Nicolás de Myra de Licia". Allí, Nicolás era un firme anti-arriano, defensor de la posición cristiana ortodoxa, y uno de los obispos que firmaron el Credo de Nicea. La tradición dice que se enojó tanto con el hereje Arrio durante el Concilio que lo golpeó en la cara.

Fama secular 
Con el tiempo, su fama en el norte de Europa como un santo obispo comenzó a cambiar a la de un dador de regalos a los niños, generalmente el 6 de diciembre. Cuando los inmigrantes de las tierras germánicas y nórdicas se establecieron en los Estados Unidos, la imagen de San Nicolás, o "Sinterklaas", como se le conoce entre los holandeses, cambió lentamente por el de "Santa Claus" con poco vínculo con la espiritualidad del cristianismo. 
 
 
Himnos 
 
Troparion (tono 4) 
En verdad, fuiste revelado a tu rebaño como regla de fe, imagen de humildad y maestra de abstinencia; tu humildad te exaltó; tu pobreza te enriqueció. Padre jerarca Nicholas, suplica a cristo nuestro Dios para que nuestras almas se salven. 
 
Kontakion (tono 3) 
Te revelaste, oh santo, en Myra como sacerdote, Porque cumpliste el evangelio de cristo Al entregar tu alma por tu pueblo, Y salvando al inocente de la muerte. Por tanto, eres bienaventurado como quien se vuelve sabio en la gracia de Dios.

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