I`ve read the Apocalypse of
Abp. Averchy..
It is possible only for the approach of the Second Coming to be known by the signs which must come before:
~ The preaching of the Gospel throughout the world. (Mat. 24:15)
~ The turn of the Jews to Christianity after the preaching of the Gospel in the entire world. (Rom. 11:25-34)
~ The appearance of the Antichrist, also called the man of iniquity or the beast, together with his representatives, pseudo-Christs, false prophets, and every type of false wonder worked by the power of Satan in order to deceive the people. The Antichrist will sit in the place of God acting as if he were God and as an unrelenting beast he will pursue with all rage and furor the chosen servants of God. (1 Jn. 2:18; 2 Thess. 2:3-11; Rev. 13:1-8, 20:1-10; Mat. 24:9)
~ The multiplication of wickedness and the growing cold of love between men, hatred and betrayal of one another. (Mat. 24:10-12)
~ A torrent of bloodshed, wars and rumors of wars between nations, people and states. (Mat. 24:6-7)
~ The appearance of calamities such as mass starvation, sicknesses etc. (Mat. 24:7-9)
~ The appearance of certain signs in the world such as the darkening of the sun and moon, the falling of stars from the sky, the passing away of heaven and earth.
~ The appearance in the heavens of the sign of the Son of Man, the True Cross, because this is the sign of victory of our Lord and no other sign so alerts us of His imminent arrival as does His Cross.
The Lord explains these signs thus: “Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.” (Mat. 24:32-33) Therefore, concerning the signs that will precede the Second Coming of the Lord, we have explanations and confirmation from the Saviour Himself, while of the exact date of His coming neither the angels nor even the Son of Man Himself, as man, are informed, but the Father alone knows.
Interesting.. I`ve read this before.. So the jews will turn to Christ before the Antichrist comes?
Archbishop Averky's name prepended with his hierarchical title to enforce our forum policy that clergy receive the respect due their priestly office -PtA
