MICROSYNAXIS

the weekly newsletter of

eighth day INSTITUTE

A Toast to St. Cyril of Alexandria

By Fr. Mark Lovett • June 9, 2026
"Seal of the Fathers"

What Warren Gave Me

By Luke Taylor Gilstrap • June 9, 2026
In Memory of Warren Farha, 1955-2026

This is Not Your Promised Country

By Jeremy Wagner • May 15, 2026
An Ode to St. Brendan the Voyager

Are We STILL Celebrating Easter?

By Luke Taylor Gilstrap • May 11, 2026
Materialism vs. Liturgical Life

What Do We Want from Christ?

By Fr. Mark Sultani • May 1, 2026
The Faith of the Holy Myrrhbearing Women

Oh, You Lucky Bums!

By Mark Watney • April 29, 2026
Oxymorons and the Cross 

King David, According to Medieval Knights

By Michael Simmon • April 16, 2026
Warrior, Shepherd, Penitent, and Type of Christ

The Ministry of Pint Glasses

By Luke Taylor Gilstrap • April 15, 2026
The Church in the World

Gone the Light the World Knew!

By Luke Taylor Gilstrap • April 10, 2026
A reflection for Orthodox Great and Holy Friday

Holiness is Enduring God's Glance

By Luke Taylor Gilstrap • April 3, 2026
A reflection for Good Friday
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