PS Mihail at the patron of a parish in Sydney: Let's teach the little ones our teaching of the Christian-Orthodox faithtranslated
The Most Reverend Father Michael, Bishop of Australia and New Zealand, served on Sunday at the "Holy Martyrs Brancoveni" Parish in Sydney, Australia. "Let us teach the little ones our teaching of the Christian-Orthodox faith," said His Eminence.
The Hierarch officiated the Holy Liturgy together with the Most Reverend Father Iachint de Pacific, the Vicar Bishop of the Diocese of Australia and New Zealand.
Bishop Mihail recalled the confession of the Holy Martyrs Brâncoveni and their steadfastness prepared by the teaching of faith lived in the family.
"It was the great test through which they were promised to live longer. They did not want to separate from the Eucharistic Christ and His teaching, but Saint Constantine testified saying to Mateiaș: There is no point in deceiving ourselves anymore".
His Eminence spoke about the moment when Saint Constantin Brâncoveanu and his sons were made to choose between apostasy and death.
"That's why he urged his youngest son, Matei, not to accept becoming a Muslim, not to renounce his faith, and he himself put his head on the butt and said: Hit, because I want to die a Christian", emphasized His Eminence.
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