All Saints of North America Orthodox Church · Phoenix, Arizona

Orthodox Church on the west side of Phoenix Arizona including Sun City, Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, Tonopah, and more

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Overcoming Holiday Depression

November 29, 2017 By All Saints of North America [edit]

by Fr. Nektarios Serfes Over the years, I've seen many of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffer from 'holiday' depression. It is not uncommon. I have found that the Nativity Fast, when sedulously applied, lifts this spiritual malaise and depression with great effectiveness. Likewise, I have seen, and continue to see, those who complain or suffer from this Christmas depression, but refuse to life a finger to even try to fast, and thus remain in their despair. If you suffer from Christmas depression - try it and see how simple it is to remain joyful throughout the Nativity fast and the Christmas season. - Fr. John Much of the post-holiday blues and Christmas depression that occur in … [Read more...]

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All Saints of North America Orthodox Church

18700 N. 107th Ave Unit#5
Sun City, AZ 85373

(928) 910-2186

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