theotokos – Culmination of Wisdom

Axion Estin

Axion Estin, or it’s translation meaning “It is truly meet”, is the name of a Eastern Orthodox magnification and hymn to the Theotokos (Virgin Mary). It also refers to an icon of the same name. Below is a reading of the hymn (sorry, you don’t want to hear my singing voice, LOL) that I didContinue reading “Axion Estin”

Our Lady of Montserrat

I mentioned before about my visits to the Saint Meinrad Archabbey and encountering the Lady of Einsiedeln. Well, with the school out of session for the summer, I’ve been exploring more of the monastery and first off, there is a second statue of Einsiedeln at the entrance to another chapel on the grounds. This copyContinue reading “Our Lady of Montserrat”

3 short video clips

Out of the recent recordings I did, I thought I’d edit three segments together. The first segment is an excerpt from the Gospel of Thomas, the second segment is the oldest known prayer to the Theotokos and the third segment is an excerpt from the First Apocalypse of James. First segment, Gospel of Thomas sayingContinue reading “3 short video clips”

The Book of Mary’s Repose (3 of 3)

And now the conclusion of the Liber Requiei. The man who’s arms were cut off, wept to the apostles and begged them not to give him such torment. Peter informs him that he can not heal the wounds but rather the man would need to believe in Jesus. Peter orders the bier to be putContinue reading “The Book of Mary’s Repose (3 of 3)”

The Book of Mary’s Repose (2 of 3)

And the story continues….. After Jesus ascended back into the heavens, Mary returned home. Entering the house, it began to tremble on the account of the glory of the book that Jesus had given her. She wrapped up the book and said various prayers over it. Her prayers eventually lead back to her son, whoContinue reading “The Book of Mary’s Repose (2 of 3)”

The Book of Mary’s Repose (1 of 3)

I have read some oddball apocrypha texts but this may be one of the strangest. Being quite fond of the Theotokos, I’ve been tracking down some apocrypha relating to her as of late. While watching the below video, it mentioned a text that included Gnostic elements! I have time stamped the video, so check itContinue reading “The Book of Mary’s Repose (1 of 3)”