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Father Mark Leondis centers his sermon on the profound significance of the biblical statement that Christ would be called a Nazarene. He notes that while Nazareth was historically a humble and insignificant village lacking prestige or power, it was the specific place chosen by God for the upbringing of the Savior. This choice highlights a central theme of the Nativity where God reveals His power through humility rather than status or grand spectacles. By accepting a title often used as a label of obscurity or even mockery, Christ validates the importance of a quiet, faithful life and removes the illusion that salvation is found in worldly recognition.

Building on this theme, the sermon encourages the faithful to find God within the ordinary and unnoticed moments of their own lives. Father Leondis explains that the twelve days of Christmas serve as a season to linger with this mystery, moving from the humility of the manger toward the manifestation of Christ at His baptism. He emphasizes that spiritual transformation is a patient, lifelong journey that matures through prayer, stillness, and small acts of kindness. Just as Nazareth was transformed from a despised place into a site of eternal glory, our own daily struggles and quiet faithfulness are sanctified and filled with God's presence.

This sermon was recorded live on December 28, 2025, from Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida.

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