GIVING WITNESS TO THE TRUE CHURCH

Orthodox Christians all over the world have received the unchanging Christian Faith, passed down from the Holy Apostles to their successors, and continue to practice it today in the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church – The Orthodox Church.
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  1. 08/01/25

    Were the Disciples deceived, deceiving others or telling the truth? ChatGPT weighs in.

    ChatGPT provides the overwhelming evidence in support of the historical Resurrection and says that there is only one way to argue against it.

  2. 06/24/25

    PRISON SCIENCE 101: Selections from the Gulag Archipelago

    “If only the defendants had first been taught some prison science!” wrote Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Here is the science he could have used.

  3. 05/17/25

    THE NEED FOR CATECHIZING GOD’S PEOPLE

    Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios talks about the catechism of the early Christians, the implications of not being catechized, and what it means to be a shepherd.

  4. 04/12/25

    A MODEL FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

    St. Paul shows us the way to have internal rest, meaning in life, inexpressible joy, and the God of peace within. Elder Athanasios explains “Whatever is…”

  5. 03/28/25

    THE MUTE AND DEAF SPIRIT AND THE NEW GENERATION

    Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios explains how so many young people today arrived at being controlled by Satan, and tells parents what they can do about it.

  6. 02/14/25

    Our Compassionate Father

    Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis invites you to turn your gaze to our God, to contemplate the kind of God we have. (Sunday of the Prodigal Son/Compassionate Father).

  7. 02/14/25

    FREEDOM AND EXISTENCE

    Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios comments on St. Paul’s words: “Everything is allowed to me, but not everything is beneficial…” (Sunday of the Prodigal Son)

  8. 02/03/25

    KOLOKOTRONIS’ SPEECH TO STUDENTS AT THE PNYX

    Theodoros Kolokotronis, leader of the 1821 Greek War of Independence, and an Orthodox Christian of deep faith, talks to students at the Pynx in 1838.

  9. 02/03/25

    THE PERSECUTION OF THE PIOUS

    Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios affirms that persecutions always follow those who live a pious life, and shows us how the persecuted control the persecutors.

  10. 01/19/25

    AN OPEN LETTER TO THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH

    An appeal to the Ecumenical Patriarch to turn back from attempting to unite with the Roman Catholics, only to divide the united Orthodox (1964).

  11. 01/19/25

    PROCLAMATION of Mt. Athos

    An appeal by the Monks of Mt. Athos to the Ecumenical Patriarch to cease from following his pro-uniate activities, 1964.

  12. 01/19/25

    NO DIALOGUE, BUT REPENTANCE

    Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios says: If you are a Marxist or a Freemason or whatever, and want to be an Orthodox Christian, you will repent without dialogue.

  13. 12/20/24

    IS THE LORD JESUS STILL SAVIOR TODAY?

    Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios explains how Jesus Christ is Savior, how He differs from worldly saviors, what salvation means, and the health impact of guilt.

  14. 12/04/24

    OUR BEHAVIOR IN CHURCH

    Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios gives us some necessary training on how to behave reverently in church and to not create disturbances which offend others.

  15. 11/15/24

    STRIVE FIRST FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD

    Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis comments on the context of the Parable of the Foolish Rich man, and encourages us to strive not for the ephemeral, but the eternal.

  16. 11/10/24

    CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A RELIGION, BUT A REVELATION

    Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios shows us how “religion” and Christianity are diametrically opposite and how all humans are forever attached to God by a string.

  17. 11/02/24

    THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS

    In this divine parable, the Lord offers us a view of our everyday reality from the prism of eternity according to the eternal truths of the Christian faith.

  18. 10/27/24

    Dialogue, coexistence, penetration, subversion

    Be careful who you bring into your home and who you establish relationships with. There are people who wish your destruction. Baiting has become a science.

  19. 08/24/24

    WHAT WILL I BUILD ON MY FOUNDATION?

    Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios explains St. Paul’s image of God’s field and building, what works will endure in eternity, what “stumbling block” means, and more.

  20. 07/26/24

    MAN AND HIS BOUNDARIES

    Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios reveals the real reasons why the Gergesenes asked the Lord to leave and also explains the significance of boundaries set for man.

  21. 07/21/24

    [Video] Ordination speech of Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis to the Diaconate (1988)

    Fr. Emmanuel: “The priest is called to give witness and to martyr for his faith in Christ.” Holy Cross, Brookline, MA; ordaining bishop: Met. Silas of NJ.

  22. 07/21/24

    THE CENTURION: AN OUTSIDER WHO MADE IT IN

    If we Orthodox Christians, the New Israel, turn our backs to God, He will fill His heavenly mansions with the innocent from heresy, schism and false belief.

  23. 07/10/24

    “WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?”

    The person of Jesus Christ is the great question mark in all of world history, and no other subject is so important, says Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios.

  24. 06/20/24

    THE DENIAL OF PENTECOST IS CALLED “GLOBALIZATION”

    Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios prophetically warns that the rejection of Pentecost, which is globalization and ecumenism, will bring the world to its end.

  25. 06/15/24

    THE BLOODLESS MARTYRDOM
    OF THE WORTHY CLERGY

    Protopresbyter Dionysios Tatsis blesses the “worthy clergy” who are seen as a bother to their brother clergy, and brings a great weakness out into the open.

  26. 06/15/24

    Dogma and tough love of the Holy Fathers

    Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis contrasts the love of the Holy Fathers that anathematises with the love of those who preach it without keeping the dogmas (truths).

  27. 05/02/24

    CHRIST IS RISEN!!

    We don’t have a dead leader of our faith, but one who is alive and more than that is Life itself. Christ gives us life; life abundant; everlasting life…

  28. 04/26/24

    24 SIGNS OF PRIDE, AND HOW TO ACQUIRE HUMILITY

    Guided by St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, we present some signs of Pride to reflect upon, in order to help us eradicate it from our heart, and thus acquire humility.

  29. 03/22/24

    THE ICON: ITS IMPORTANCE TO ORTHODOXY

    Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios explains how the “icon issue” is the most important issue in Orthodoxy, how icons are miracle-working, and how life is an icon.

  30. 03/08/24

    BISHOPS AND THEIR PARAPHERNALIA

    In this excerpt from “The Heavenly Banquet”, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis says bishops should shed their vain paraphernalia, and that the laity would welcome it.

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  31. 02/27/24

    THE SELF-KNOWLEDGE OF THE PUBLICAN

    There is no self-knowledge without humility, says Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios. In this homily he explains what self-knowledge is and shows what its fruit is.

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  32. 02/20/24

    Newtown: Seeking Answers

    Why do we blame our heavenly Father for the evils of the world? There is an answer to the “why”, but the answer only applies to believing Christians.

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  33. 02/08/24

    Western “Crusaders” against Orthodox Russia

    Protopresbyter Theodore Zisis links the sack of Byzantium to today’s “new Crusaders” of NATO who seek to divide and conquer Orthodox lands and peoples.

  34. 02/01/24

    The “Inaudible prayers” should be read out loud

    What sense does it make for the laity to say “Amen” to prayers not heard? This article is taken from The Heavenly Banquet: Understanding the Divine Liturgy.

  35. 02/01/24

    Let’s make the “churching prayers” non-offensive

    Many faithful might consider the prayers for the mother in the churching service offensive. It’s time we revisit our prayer books and make some changes.

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  36. 01/27/24

    BELOVED ORTHODOXY

    AUDIO: Beloved Orthodoxy is a “pledge of allegiance” to the Orthodox Faith by Monk Joseph Vriennios, set to music by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis.

  37. 01/27/24

    Ode of Peace

    AUDIO: Looking for Orthodox songs for kids? “Ode of Peace” was composed by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis at Antiochian Village for the campers in 1991.

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  38. 01/13/24

    Grant Rest to Your Departed Servant

    Why do we pray for the departed? What does “grant rest” mean? How is our prayer related to the Second Coming? by Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence Barriger

  39. 12/29/23

    An outline of the future world state,
    its makings and its makers

    Chrysoula Boukouvala exposes the secret societies behind the one world government which are authoritarian, misanthropic and Christian-hating.

  40. 12/15/23

    THE DREADFUL CORRUPTING OF CHILDREN
    WITH PANSEXUALITY

    Metropolitan Seraphim of Piraeus‘ diocese exposes how “elites” are conditioning children to sexual perversions in order to completely manipulate humanity.

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  41. 12/09/23

    PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW SOLD OUT HIS BROTHER

    Protopresbyter John Diotis presents the Patriarch’s own words which show that he stabbed Metropolitan Onuphry and the canonical Ukranian Church in the back.

  42. 12/09/23

    PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW COVERS UP THE TRUTH

    Protopresbyter John Diotis checks Patriarch Bartholomew, showing that the Orthodox Church is indeed bleeding worldwide from his interference in Ukraine.

  43. 11/30/23

    Patriarch of Constantinople calls for a
    permanent pan-religion Synod

    See how Patriarch Bartholomew equates the Orthodox Church with secular institutions and is promoting a world pan-religion. By Mr. Dimitrios Lambropoulos.

  44. 11/26/23

    TODAY’S YOUTH AND ASPIRATIONS

    What are aspirations? What is greater than keeping the commandments? What is “the spiritual good life”? What Ancient Greek coined “Be all that you can be”?

  45. 11/19/23

    THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL

    What causes greed? What does “poor in spirit” really mean? What is arrogance of body? How is atheism foolishness? How does one’s wealth turn into bean soup?

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  46. 11/11/23

    THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN – THE CHURCH AS INN, INFIRMARY, ARK OF SALVATION

    What is the Church? How does the Church heal? Who is in the Church? What makes someone be “in” the Church? Why don’t chanters participate in the Sacraments?

  47. 11/05/23

    THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS PSYCHOANALYZED

    Today’s gospel passage of the rich man and Lazarus offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our own attitude toward money, God and our fellow human beings.

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  48. 10/22/23

    INTERVIEW WITH BLESSED FR ROMAN BRAGA

    Fr. Roman talks about his early years, God and the devil, prayer, the mission of Orthodox Christians in America, his arrests and imprisonment in Pitesti.

  49. 10/22/23

    THE PHENOMENON OF DEMONIC POSSESSION

    In this homily, Fr. Athanasios draws from the Gospel passage of the demoniac to show us how demonic possession is happening in our days in various forms.

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  50. 10/15/23

    THE USEFULNESS OF THE PARABLE AND ITS VALUE

    How is a parable different from a fable or myth? Why did the Lord use parables? Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios answers these questions and more in this homily.

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  51. 10/07/23

    THE RESURRECTION OF OUR YOUTH

    How do we reach today’s youth? Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios tells us what to do and what not to do in his homily on resurrection of the widow’s son in Naïn.

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  52. 09/24/23

    MAKE A BEGINNING

    In today’s gospel passage, the Lord begins to preach. Fr. Athanasios talks about the significance of “a beginning” in Creation and in our personal lives.

  53. 09/14/23

    THE CROSS OF CHRIST, OUR ETERNAL GLORY

    It is the core of the Gospel, the center of spiritual life, the Tree of Life and the terror of demons. We should not be ashamed of the Precious Cross.

    Homily on the Cross

  54. 09/03/23

    THE PARABLE OF THE WICKED FARMERS

    Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios reveals deeper meanings in today’s parable that apply to all Orthodox Christians today.

  55. 07/29/23

    THE THEOLOGY OF BREAD

    Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios talks about bread, the multiplication miracle, the miracle as preparation for the Eucharist, symbol vs. essence, and Artoklasia.

  56. 06/20/23

    Teachings of Saint Nicholas Kavasilas: It is not necessary to become a monk

    St. Nicholas Kavasilas teaches that the spiritual life does not require one to go far-away and that he should learn all the sciences the world offers.

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  57. 01/19/23

    A Homily on the Jesus Prayer by Saint Mark of Ephesus

    Champion of Orthodoxy, St. Mark of Ephesus, explains the Jesus Prayer, its scriptural origin, its inner unity and how it leads us to godliness.

  58. 11/23/22

    Everything depends on Christ

    On November 15, 2022, Metropolitan Seraphim issued the following encyclical, in which he openly and directly condemns the pan-heresy of ecumenism.

  59. 09/23/22

    “I am an Orthodox Christian, but not a believer”

    Your good friend, a scientist and lifelong Orthodox Christian church-goer does not believe in Christ and His Resurrection. Have you shown them this evidence?

  60. 08/04/22

    Eldress Galaktia: A blessing to the faithful

    Eldress Galaktia (+2021) gave her life to serve others, acquired all the virtues and was even visited by the Mother of God. Meet a new star of the Church!

  61. 04/06/22

    THE AKATHIST HYMN: History, Significance, Analysis

    Take a glance at this post and see the structure of “The Akathist Hymn”, an acrostic poem and “jewel of Theology” comprised of a prelude and 24 stanzas.

  62. 04/01/22

    How Christians of the 3rd millennium can apply The Ladder of Divine Ascent in life

    Almost fourteen centuries after Saint John wrote “The Ladder” for monks of his day, the way upward remains the same today.

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  63. 11/03/21

    The ultimate goal of ecumenists is to mix-up the faithful

    In the past, the devotees of ecumenism pretended to be pious and traditional. Today, they have thrown off their sheepskins, showing their real intentions.

  64. 07/20/21

    Bishops: Do not persecute the priests for preserving Orthodox traditions!

    In a fiery open letter, Metropolitan Ambrosios of Kalavryta writes that bishops have done more to tear down our faith than anti-Christian government rules.

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  65. 07/19/21

    Abba Pambo’s frightful prophecy about the End Times

    A monk once asked Abba Pambo, “Is it true, Abba, that the customs and traditions of Christians will change and there will be no priests in the churches?”

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  66. 06/12/21

    The purpose of temptations

    Saint Nektarios of Pentapolis explains why God allows temptations and counsels us to “place our trust in God”.

  67. 06/12/21

    Did you work in my field?

    Abba Isaiah went to a field where the harvest had just ended and teaches the monks a lesson about entitlement.

  68. 06/02/21

    THE POWER OF THE PSALTER

    An age old weapon, an effective cure against fear, terror, and demonic forces are the Psalms of the prophet David. By Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou.

  69. 12/11/20

    The “Jesus Prayer”: 11 quotations from the Saints

    The “Jesus Prayer”: “the lifeline of the soul and of the body”, the “foundation of perfection”, a “spiritual weapon” and the “source of all good works.”

  70. 11/20/20

    How to make a country great again: 10 thoughts of Metropolitan Onuphry

    “If we want to be patriots of our country, we must fight our [personal] shortcomings.”

    Metropolitan Onuphry

  71. 10/16/20

    THE HEART: The instrument unknown to science

    By Saint Luke of Simferopol and Crimea. St. Luke the Surgeon tells us that the only instrument that enables us to know spiritual worlds and acquire the highest knowledge is “the heart”.

  72. 10/16/20

    Breaking the logic barrier

    Are scientists in a position to dismiss the supernatural qualities of the Eucharist? The life of the Church proves that it cannot transmit diseases. By Protopresbyter George Christodoulou

  73. 04/03/20

    THE BREAD, THE WINE, THE MODE

    Athonite Priestmonk Chrysostomos explains how God “innovates the mode” of bread and wine to acquire Divine properties while retaining their natural properties.

  74. 04/01/20

    Let everyone examine himself

    Can holy Communion transmit Coronavirus? Orthodox theologians have answered on both sides of the spectrum. We offer a few brief reflections on this issue.

  75. 03/26/20

    A “mercy” or an “offering” of peace? – PART II

    This follow-up to our post, “A ‘mercy’ or an ‘offering’ of peace?” presents new insights and clarifications to the “orthographic confusion” of the response.

  76. 03/26/20

    Resemblance to animals but affinity with God

    Theologians and Scientists share their thoughts on faith and evolution. This article includes new translations from Greek sources.

  77. 03/07/20

    A “mercy” or an “offering” of peace? – Part I

    If “A mercy of peace” sounds nonsensical to you, you’re not alone. Examine with us this response in Greek to see how we arrive at “An offering of peace”.

  78. 02/29/20

    Unbaptized spouses: welcome to the Church! –Abp. Elpidophoros

    Taking one step closer towards complete apostasy, Archbishop Elpidophoros has declared non-Orthodox spouses to be “100% part of our community”.

  79. 02/17/20

    Eternal suffering or eternal rewards

    Won’t the Lord bring all suffering to an end, so that eventually everyone will be saved and enjoy eternal blessings? Not so, says the Church.

  80. 02/17/20

    There is only one way to reach salvation and life eternal

    The world would have us believe we’re assured of eternal life, but God’s ways are different. Here’s what to know about life eternal and how we get there.

  81. 01/29/20

    A symbol or actual body and blood?

    “Do the bread and wine truly become the actual Body and Blood of Christ?” A reader asks to be assured of what the Church has always taught.

  82. 01/02/20

    A Prayer for the Coming New Year

    Has the Church completely ignored the the new year? We offer a short sketch of where our calendar came from and “A Prayer for the Coming New Year”.

  83. 12/12/19

    Contemplate the human nature of Christ in 50 slides

    50 quotations from the book Jesus: Fallen: The Human Nature of Christ Examined from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective

  84. 12/12/19

    Did Christ have a fallen human nature? – Part 8 of 8

    This post concludes our series of eight posts on the topic, “Did Christ have a fallen human nature?”

  85. 12/12/19

    Did Christ have a fallen human nature? – Part 7 of 8

    In this installment in our 8 part series, we look at other aspects of Christ‘s humanness that reveal His “otherness.”

  86. 11/18/19

    THE ECUMENICAL MONARCH

    The special privileges of the Patriarch of Constantinople are no longer based on the canons, but on a new theory that he is the vicar of… God the Father.

  87. 11/01/19

    Why bother to Christianize those outside the Church?

    We want everyone to know that salvation is available to all. What the Lord will do with outsiders is His business. Our business is to proclaim the Gospel.

  88. 11/01/19

    “How long do we remain with the GOA?”… and 3 other questions answered

    Commemorating an ecumenist bishop does not necessarily pollute the clergy and people under them, as long as they declare their faith openly.

  89. 11/01/19

    “UNITY OF ALL”: Who are we praying for?

    By petitioning the Lord, “…and for the unity of all…”, we mean Orthodox Christians. We explain the petition in this excerpt from “The Heavenly Banquet”.

  90. 10/15/19

    The Church of Greece, autocephaly, Russia, and “the Occupant”

    Despite objections by certain hierarchs, the Church of Greece has recognized the “Orthodox Church of Ukraine”. We offer our comments in the aftermath.

  91. 10/14/19

    What does the Church say about war?

    In this “Mini-study” from our book “The Heavenly Banquet”, questions about war are answered by the Saints and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

  92. 09/27/19

    Pope’s plan blocks our potential to reach union with God

    Pope Francis has invited “everyone” to a global event—a godless global alliance that ignores God, and replaces the Gospel of Christ with that of Antichrist.

  93. 09/27/19

    The Pope’s “Launch of the Educational Alliance”, commented

    The Pope has called for a global alliance event. We comment on his invitation.

  94. 08/28/19

    Keep your faith! An open letter to the monks of Mount Athos

    Regarding the upcoming visit to the Holy Mountain by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Metropolitan Luke issued an appeal not to accept the schismatics.

  95. 08/01/19

    OUR CHRISTIAN ROOTS – Part I, Section 3

    The early Church was organized. As you read the select passages presented from Holy Scripture, a convincing picture will appear before your eyes.

  96. 08/01/19

    OUR CHRISTIAN ROOTS – Part I, section 1

    Introduction to “Our Christian Roots”, a two-part presentation of primary sources from Holy Scripture and the writings of early Church Fathers.

  97. 05/09/19

    Elder Emilianos eulogizes Fr. Dimitri Gagastathis

    Elder Emilianos (+2019), former abbot of Simonos Petra Monastery on Mt. Athos recalls the holy life of the simple village priest, Fr. Dimitri Gagastathis.

  98. 04/25/19

    Why a Crucified Messiah? by Fr. Thomas Hopko – Part 1

    Why did the Messiah, the Savior of the world, have to necessarily die an unnatural death by being murdered? Fr. Thomas Hopko answers in this talk .

  99. 04/12/19

    Repentance: the beginning and end of our spiritual journey

    King Manasse, the wicked king of the Jews who repented after a 55 year reign, is just one figure the Church sets before us to show that change is possible.

  100. 04/06/19

    How God’s power becomes effective

    Without our faith God’s power remains ineffectual, impotent, unrealized. With faith, the Fountain of mercy opens and pours down in a deluge.

  101. 03/30/19

    The way of the Cross

    What differentiates the Orthodox Christian from the world is the Cross. How many Christians realize that the foundation of the Orthodox life is the Cross?

  102. 03/23/19

    The great contribution of Saint Gregory Palamas

    What all religions, philosophies and Christian denominations in the world cannot explain is explained only in the Orthodox Church, thanks to Saint Gregory.

  103. 03/23/19

    “The Son of God becomes Son of the Virgin”

    From all eternity, even before creating the world and humans, God knew of Adam’s fall. He also knew when, and by who the redemption would be accomplished.

  104. 03/20/19

    Walled-off priest wins trial. Slap in the face for Metropolis

    Fr. Ioan Ungureanu ceased commemorating his Bishop after the Synod of Crete. The Metropolis filed an eviction suit. He prevailed, supported by his people.

  105. 03/16/19

    “We shall not deny you, beloved Orthodoxy”

    The struggle against heresies is not finished. Today the insidious heresy of Ecumenism, like Iconoclasm, threatens to completely destroy the Church.

  106. 03/08/19

    Characteristics of a missionary church

    “Bang!” The Church sprung out of the upper Room in Jerusalem and spread all over the world. What are the characteristics of this missionary Church?

  107. 03/02/19

    Characteristics of Orthodox Clergy

    by Metropolitan Augoustinos Kantiotes. The main characteristic of the bishop and the priest is a fighting spirit, boldness.

  108. 03/01/19

    What is the correct mindset and attitude a Christian should have?

    We reflect on a short hymn from the Triodion that admirably expresses the ethos and phronema, the correct mindset and attitude, a Christian should have.

  109. 01/19/19

    The one and the nine

    What does it take for us to remember we are insignificant mortals before our Creator, and to give Him thanks for all the good things He bestows upon us?

  110. 12/01/18

    There is no “valid” baptism outside the Church — Part 2 of 2

    Those who are not reborn by the divine grace in the only ONE HOLY, CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC CHURCH, do not belong to any church, either visible or invisible.

  111. 11/30/18

    There is no “valid” baptism outside the Church — Part 1 of 2

    If you have received a valid baptism, whether Roman Catholic or Protestant, why join the Orthodox Church?

  112. 11/03/18

    You are invited to the Heavenly Banquet

    What is “The Heavenly Banquet”? Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis talks about his book on the Divine Liturgy in this interview he gave for “Come Receive the Light”.

  113. 10/20/18

    “Pope of the East” throws napalm bomb on world Orthodoxy

    The Ecumenical Patriarch continues to attack, divide and murder pan-Orthodox unity while “legitimizing” canon violations and lawlessness. By Lykourgos Nanis.

  114. 10/13/18

    FEAR “the Ecumenical”!

    Patriarch Bartholomew’s action to grant autocephaly to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church is major—politically and geostrategically. By Demetrios K. Anagnostou.

  115. 10/01/18

    What would the Orthodox Church be without the Ecumenical Patriarch?

    For many years now, Patriarch Bartholomew has been Vaticanizing the Orthodox Church. We do not want a Pope of the East. By Fr. Aggelos Aggelakopoulos.

  116. 09/15/18

    The Parish: An Evangelism Center

    Read about the early efforts of Orthodox Witness to begin transforming our parishes into evangelism centers.

  117. 09/15/18

    Whatever shines is not always gold

    The story of a Greek who went to Italy to study engineering at age 19, converted to Roman Catholicism, returned to the Orthodox Church, and became a priest.

  118. 09/04/18

    Are we preaching the saving truth or hiding it?

    Does improving dialogue, understanding, cooperation and tolerance help communicate the true Faith in today’s post-modern world, or is it counterproductive?

  119. 08/10/18

    Human justice and Divine justice

    The justice of men does not compare to God’s justice. Our great King and God’s justice is totally imbalanced–in our favor! Just what is Divine justice?

  120. 07/28/18

    “I am with you. Don’t be afraid.”

    The good Lord allows us to be tested. When all seems lost, all He wants from us is to ask for Ηis help, and He will.

  121. 07/28/18

    Are you working for the upbuilding of the Church?

    Rather than bringing more people, building a bigger church or increasing philanthropy, improving one’s personal moral life is the greatest church upbuilding.

  122. 07/21/18

    Party spirit or unity?

    Quarrels, divisions, heresies and dangerous factions existed even in Saint Paul’s churches. In this sermon, a priest pleas for unity among his parishioners.

  123. 07/04/18

    Jesus Christ: Our prototype of FREEDOM

    To be “free” is usually thought of as having the option to do anything at any time. Real freedom is when doing evil is not an option.

  124. 06/27/18

    OUR CHRISTIAN ROOTS – Part I, Section 2

    What is the Church and where is it? The Lord illustrated this by using many images, metaphors, allegories and parables. We explore the most important.

  125. 06/14/18

    Bishop Longinus: “Cretan Council a lawless synod”

    Bishop Longinus chastises his fellow Bishops for gathering a Synod without Orthodoxy, and urges them to repent.

  126. 06/14/18

    Bishop Longinus: Orthodox hierarchs are betraying the Faith

    Today, patriarchs, bishops and priests want to show a different way to eternal life—not the way the Lord showed us.

  127. 06/08/18

    Is there grace outside the Church?

    Is God’s grace received only by members of the Church or can there be grace outside the Church? Are only Orthodox Christians saved?

  128. 06/08/18

    Why is dogma important in my life?

    Why do we Orthodox insist on teachings that divide us more than unite us? Do these dogmas make any difference in the way we live? What is a dogma anyhow?

  129. 05/30/18

    “Our Faith is alive!” Get to know Papa-Dimitri

    Is it possible, in our times, to become a saint? Witness the life of Papa-Dimitri (+1975), a prophetic figure, and married priest with nine daughters.

  130. 05/30/18

    The fruit of the Holy Spirit

    Today, All Saints day, we’ll talk briefly about the virtues/fruit of the Spirit, providing examples from the lives of the Saints for a better understanding.

  131. 05/24/18

    Holy Pentecost: OUR LIFE IN CHRIST

    The timid, scared, ignorant, “earthly” disciples were transformed into the courageous, bold, all-wise holy Apostles. They transformed the world. We can too.

  132. 05/18/18

    Sunday of the Holy Fathers [Audio sermon]

    On the Sunday before Holy Pentecost, we honor the Holy Fathers, especially the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, who guide us inerrantly to Christ.

  133. 05/10/18

    Three kinds of human blindness

    There are three kinds of darkness: the physical darkness, the intellectual darkness and the spiritual darkness. We look briefly at all three.

  134. 05/10/18

    The darkness of ignorance

    The man blind from birth regains his eyesight and spiritual eyesight from the Lord; whereas the teachers of the law choose to remain in spiritual darkness.

  135. 04/27/18

    A real Bethesda today

    The water of Bethesda became healing water for the body once in a while. The water of Holy Baptism in the Church is healing for the soul always.

  136. 04/21/18

    The Myrrh-bearing Women and us

    On this Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, we pay homage to the woman as a human being and chiefly as a Christian.

  137. 04/14/18

    “Blessed are those who have not seen and believe”

    Do you believe with an unshakable faith in the resurrection? Do you live His life? If so, you are among the “blessed”. Not sure? Read more in this post.

  138. 04/11/18

    Stephen Hawking and Christian Faith

    Mr. Hawking’s explanation of “how” the universe was created is very similar to what the Church believes. It’s the “Who” that’s missing from his equation.

  139. 03/19/18

    I’M AN EVOLUTIONIST!

    “Is there any opposition between the theory of evolution and Christianity? An evolutionist Orthodox priest makes a rebuttal to an atheist evolutionist.”

  140. 03/17/18

    On Faith and Science

    St. Anthony’s Monastery in Arizona refused to carry “The Heavenly Banquet”, our book on the Divine Liturgy. Why? Because, according to them, the Theory of Evolution is…un-Orthodox!

  141. 02/25/18

    The Unpardonable Sin

    What is this “unforgivable sin” or “unpardonable sin” the Lord spoke of, that will “not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come”?

  142. 02/10/18

    “Judge not, that you be not judged”

    If we don’t want to be condemned at the Great Judgment that will take place at the Second Coming of the Lord, we must not condemn others, but practice love.

  143. 01/21/18

    Saint Maximos the Confessor — Jan. 21

    Saint Maximos was a champion defender of the Orthodox faith during a time of great confusion in the Church. Here is why his life matters to us today.

    Saint Maximos the Confessor

  144. 01/19/18

    “Lead us not into temptation”

    The Pope’s translation “do not let us fall into temptation” has the opposite meaning of what the Lord taught us in the prayer He left us. Here is our commentary.

    https://tineye.com/search/30ead8e4250e106702a9f4b64e4c9f46d9f6f122/

  145. 01/05/18

    Themes and Significance of Holy Theophany

    Through many special hymns and readings before and after the feast, the Church presents us with several themes which show the significance of Holy Thephany.

    theophany

  146. 12/27/17

    How to give yourself Christ as a gift

    Did you forget to give yourself the greatest gift of all this year? Here’s how to give yourself this gift—Christ. No one else can give Him to you!

  147. 12/24/17

    Marriage “in Christ” — Part IV

    We offer concluding remarks, based on our analysis of the sacrament of Orthodox Marriage in the previous three installments of this series.

    Holy Communion

  148. 12/11/17

    Marriage “in Christ” — Part III

    How many know that marriage is holy, and it is called a sacrament, because of its connection with the Holy Eucharist?

    holy-communion

  149. 12/03/17

    Marriage “in Christ” — Part II

    We examine, in brief, the rite of crowning, considered by many to be the climax of the wedding ceremony.

    Marriage crowns

  150. 11/17/17

    Marriage “in Christ” — Part I

    Everything a Christian does should be done “in Christ”. In this first of four articles on marriage, we look at what it means to be married “in Christ”.

  151. 10/22/17

    Eastern Catholics: Why compromise? Be Authentic!

    Eastern Catholics: There is no reason to remain attached to Rome. The mother Church will receive you with open arms. Free yourselves from the papal yoke.

    Ukranian Church

  152. 10/15/17

    The Eternal Beauty of the Church

    Strengthen your faith in Christ and in His One Holy Church He founded. A Roman Catholic theologian pays tribute to the Orthodox Church.

  153. 10/06/17

    Are ALL Welcome?

    The message “ALL ARE WELCOME” is displayed in front of non-Orthodox churches all across America. Is it right for Orthodox churches to admit everyone to our services?

  154. 09/27/17

    Marios Nasios: The wounded eagle

    Completely fulfilled, assured of the life to come, and not focused on this world, wheelchair bound Marios Nasios was thankful to God – for everything.

  155. 09/23/17

    The mysterious ending of Saint John the Theologian

    Was the author of the Book of Revelation and the fourth Gospel translated into heaven like the Theotokos? Here’s what the primary sources say.

  156. 09/12/17

    Fellowship is followship!

    What does the Lord mean when He says we must “deny” ourselves? And what is this “cross” we are supposed to take up? And what does “follow” the Lord mean?

    Follow Me!

  157. 09/08/17

    On Christian marriage, parenthood and family

    We are witnessing an attack on traditional living in society today. How can an Orthodox Christian stay safe from the global storm of “new normality”?

  158. 09/05/17

    Russian Mystery

    For almost a century, Communism attempted to remove the need for God from the soul of the Russian people, but failed. After emerging from the “cruel spiritual winter”, the Russian land produced new growth in the Orthodox Church, nourished by the blood of millions of new Christian Martyrs.

  159. 09/02/17

    On the upbringing of children

    Raising children has never been an easy task. Here are some counsels on how to raise them properly and how to bring them back if they have gone astray.

  160. 08/27/17

    “If you want to be perfect…”

    “…sell what you possess and give to the poor.” Is the rich young man in today’s gospel lesson a model of righteousness or an example of false perfection?

  161. 08/19/17

    How do we reconcile our debts with God?

    We are all in debt to God more than we could ever pay back, yet He forgives everything. What is the key to receiving His forgiveness? Forgive as He forgives.

  162. 08/14/17

    The Birthday of the Theotokos—into Heaven

    Like the death of other Saints, the Church remembers the death of the Theotokos, but unlike the Saints, we also hear of her birth into heaven with her body.

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  163. 08/10/17

    Move mountains with faith in Christ

    Even a little faith in Jesus Christ can “move mountains”. What is this faith? And how do we acquire this “super-power”?

  164. 08/04/17

    Be all that you can be: TRANSFIGURED

    Does modern man really understand himself? All of us have the potential to achieve true “self-actualization” which is to be transfigured and saved.

  165. 08/01/17

    We run to our Mother

    The Mother of God is our mother too. Run to her during these first 14 days of August to receive the loving consolation she provides.

  166. 07/27/17

    Five loaves of bread feeds thousands! — 8th Sunday of Matthew

    Miracles happen. Are these supera-natural marvels “coincidence”, the result of “self-suggestion”, or is our Creator behind them?

  167. 07/22/17

    The Lord “ignores” the two blind men – 7th Sunday of Matthew

    When our prayers seem to go unanswered, do we lose faith or persist like the blind men? They received their sight.

  168. 07/15/17

    Imitate the Saints! — Sunday of the Fourth Ecumenical Council

    The Fathers of the Church guide us and guard the Faith, whether the 630 Fathers of old or Saint Luke the Surgeon, a modern-day Father of our days [VIDEO].

  169. 07/08/17

    Are you falling prey to false teachings? — 5th Sunday of Matthew

    Have you invited Jesus into your heart? Have you been told to confess the Lord with your lips? Take responsibility for what you believe, do and say!

  170. 06/28/17

    The Uniqueness of Our Faith

    Our multi-culture world has created many religions which are being sewn together into a charming tapestry. Is the true Church a part of it? Absolutely not.

  171. 06/17/17

    “COME, FOLLOW ME”

    What does it take to “follow the Lord”? Can you end your love affair with the world? A sermon for the Second Sunday of Matthew (Mt. 4:18-23).

  172. 04/20/17

    Is “being good” good enough? Reading “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom

    As Christians, we seek to always draw nearer to Christ. Do the Morries of the world, who fill us with their humanistic values, help us or lead us astrary?

  173. 04/20/17

    A Turk believes in Christ through Elder Ieronymos

    How can we give testimony to our faith without compromising it, and at the same time not offend others? Elder Ieronymos (+1966) from Aegina shows us how.

  174. 03/25/17

    “Come and See” the true Church

    Is the Orthodox Church a cold, worldly organization, or the source of true light, theology, Grace, and Uncreated Energy of the Holy Spirit in the world?

  175. 03/18/17

    A clear picture of Ecumenism

    What is ecumenism? The pan-heresy that threatens to destroy the Church is explained in this article.

  176. 03/10/17

    MANIFESTO

    Our Church leaders have abandoned the faith of our Fathers. Here’s what you should know and how you can take action.

  177. 03/04/17

    Let us stand well!

    The word “heresy” has quietly left our vocabulary. The “Sunday of Orthodoxy” reminds us that heresies are not to be taken lightly. Today, the pan-heresy of ecumenism is causing belief in the one, true Church to be left by the wayside.

  178. 02/18/17

    One God?

    “Allah”, “Yahweh”, “Jesus Christ”. Do the Muslims, Jews and Christians all worship the same God, and just call Him by a different name?

    one god

  179. 02/03/17

    Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?

    Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?

    you will become patriarch

  180. 01/20/17

    The Fall of Adam & Eve — a talk by Fr. Seraphim Rose

    Fr. Seraphim Rose illustrates the Genesis account: Paradise, our free will, the state of Adam before the fall, consequences of the fall, and what it all means to us.

    fall-of-adam-eve-seraphim-rose

  181. 01/20/17

    Western Learning and Latin Influence in the Church — a talk by Fr. Seraphim Rose

    How is Western schoolbook learning different from divine knowledge? Fr. Seraphim Rose talks about the theology of Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco.

    theology-saint-john-maximovich

  182. 01/20/17

    The End of the World — A Talk by Fr. Seraphim Rose

    Fr. Seraphim Rose speaks about signs which are being fulfilled in our times which point to the end of the world.

    fr-seraphim-cell

  183. 01/13/17

    Why I Believe in God – Part II

    In absence of definite answers and scientific proofs to the big questions of life, we taunt God, and declare our self-sufficiency. How do answers provided by the Church settle our questioning minds without denying any true scientific finding?

    why-I-believe-in-God-part-two

  184. 12/27/16

    Why I Believe in God — Part I

    Faith in God and in an eternal life He grants us gives us hope, joy, drive, fulfillment, purpose. God instilled these aspirations in us to lead us to Him.

    why-I-believe-in-God-part-one

  185. 12/13/16

    My desire was to be received through Baptism

    Congratulations to a former Protestant who asked to be received in the womb of the Holy Orthodox Church through Baptism, instead of chrismation.

    convert-baptism-orthodox-witness

  186. 12/11/16

    How a “Byzantine wedding” is conducted

    How a Byzantine wedding is conducted

  187. 12/03/16

    An Open Letter to Archons “The Defenders of the Faith”

    As an Archon, you have taken a sworn oath “to defend and promote the Greek Orthodox faith and tradition…[and] protect and promote the Holy Patriarchate and its mission.” Are you sure that the faith proclaimed by Patriarch Bartholomew is the faith you have sworn to defend?

    open-letter-archons

  188. 12/02/16

    How Patriarch Bartholomew is walking away from Christ

    Should Patriarch Bartholomew “walk together” with other religions or make disciples of them for the Lord? It’s one or the other. Here is our “play-by-play” commentary on a statement the Patriarch released at the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.

    assisi-statement

  189. 11/19/16

    27 Things We Should Be Giving Thanks For

    It is proper right to give thanks to God for our health, job and freedom. Here are 27 “higher gifts” to keep in mind this thanksgiving day and every day.

    giving-thanks-thanksgiving-orthodox-witness

  190. 11/16/16

    Psalm 129:4: “Christ will cut their necks” – an Interpretation

    In Psalm 129 we read: “For the Lord will also cut their necks with the cutting sword of torments.” As a Christian are you comfortable with this? Here’s an explanation.

    cut-in-pieces-orthodox-witness

  191. 11/12/16

    Christ is Born! The Katavasiae of Christmas chanted in English

    The nine odes of the Katavasiae of Christmas, chanted in English, by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis and Anthony Hatzidakis.

    infant christ

  192. 11/03/16

    Mocking our Lord: Commemorating Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

    By Archimandrite Maximos Karavas. How does God tolerate a blasphemer and heresiarch, called “the one who is rightly proclaiming the word of Truth” and does not send down fire to burn us—both those who commemorate him, and us who hear these words and do not protest?!

  193. 10/16/16

    Is Orthodoxy Racist?

    The SPLC “is internationally known for tracking and exposing the activities of hate groups.” Who is their most recent target among such hate groups? The Orthodox Church!

    splc-hate-groups

  194. 09/09/16

    Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature – Part 6 of 8

    Indeed an extraordinary Being requires an extraordinary conception and birth! A Protestant may believe whatever s/he wants, but to be Orthodox a Christian must believe in the immaculate conception of Jesus Christ and the ever-virginity of the most holy Theotokos (Mother of God).

    jesus fallen human nature

  195. 08/31/16

    Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 5 of 8

    We are examining Christ’s human nature in a series of blog posts. In this post we address the question: What happened when the Son of God assumed our nature?

    jesus fallen human nature

  196. 07/16/16

    What is Orthodox Fundamentalism?

    Sometimes the stigma of fundamentalism is ascribed to theologians who faithfully follow the Fathers and abide by the Canons of the Church. A case in point is an article by Prof. George Demacopoulos.

    orthodox fundamentalism

  197. 06/23/16

    Deliver us “from evil” or “from the evil one”? The last word of the Lord’s Prayer

    Evil or “the evil one”? We’ll look at why an incorrect translation endorsed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and other Orthodox jurisdictions is used in our churches today.

    deliver us from the evil one

  198. 06/18/16

    Are we allowed to judge other Christians?

    Ignoring a sickness can lead to death. Here is why to judge other Christians is necessary—for the health of the sick member and for the health of the Church.

    are we allowed to judge other christians

  199. 06/06/16

    WARNING: Holy and Great Synod ahead

    The Holy and Great Synod threatens to tear the Orthodox Church apart, not unite it. Will you accept the heretical ecumenism to be imposed on the Church?

    holy great synod bomb

  200. 06/02/16

    Is “being gay and Christian” okay?

    Self declared lesbian Kimberly Knight applies her interpretation of holy scripture to justify being gay and Christian. Here’s why it’s manipulative.

    gay and orthodox church

  201. 05/08/16

    Reasonableness of our Faith, Bishop Tikhon and Ecumenism

    A talk by Bishop Tikhon reflects the new order, the new reality that has emerged–the reality of ecumenism and syncretism. A brief analysis will reveal this.

    reasonableness bishop tikhon

  202. 05/02/16

    Kerygma and Martyria: Two sides of the same coin

    Usage of the terms kerygma and martyria, particularly in ecumenical dialogues is problematic. We offer a brief explanation of what these terms really mean.

    kerygma martyria

  203. 03/01/16

    The Fall of the Third Rome: Moscow Capitulates to Papism

    Moscow, the bastion of Orthodoxy, suddenly capitulated to the Old Rome, when his Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow embraced the pan-heresy of ecumenism.

    russia capitulates to papism

  204. 02/12/16

    Rebuilding St. Nicholas into an American Pantheon

    The Orthodox people sending their donations believe their money goes to the erection of an Orthodox church, not an ecumenistic and syncretistic temple.

    american-pantheon saint nicholas shrine ny

  205. 12/21/15

    Why did God Become Man?

    Everyone is called to ask: What does Christmas mean to me? When we then ask, “Why did God become man?”, we will come to understand the only “destiny” of man, the only purpose of our lives.

  206. 11/30/15

    The Survival of the West Hangs by a Thread

    A Muslim talks to Andreas Andrianopoulos about the Islamization of the world. The author explains how Westerners usually don’t understand what is happening.

    survival west islam

  207. 10/26/15

    Is GOARCH’s “PRAXIS” Magazine GOing New Age?

    One would expect solid Orthodox material from an Orthodox Christian Department of Religious Education. Does the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese’s educational periodical dedicated to “Spiritual Disciplines” promote the New Age spirit expressed by Kyriakos Markides?

    goarch praxis magazine

  208. 10/13/15

    Why the “Holy and Great Synod” of the Orthodox Church should not convene

    The “Holy and Great Synod” of the Orthodox Church is slated to convene in 2016. Here is what Orthodox faithful need to know about this pseudo-synod.

    holy great synod orthodox church

  209. 08/05/15

    The Transfiguration: Was Christ Transformed?

    Was Christ transformed into something He was not or did He allow the eyes of the three disciples to become receptive to see Him the way He always was?

    transfiguration

  210. 07/29/15

    Orthodox Church: End Relations with Boy Scouts of America

    Now that Boy Scouts of America has shown its true colors, the Orthodox Church should end relations with this synchretistic organization.

    orthodox scouting

  211. 07/13/15

    The Orthodox Church’s Reaction to Homosexual Marriage

    Shortly after the June 26 Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage, a friend emailed me an article with her own comment in two short monosyllabic words: “So sad.” My reply was a bit longer: “The world continues its course, and Orthodox Christianity its own. The two are diametrically opposed. There should be no surprise there.” I think we should add a few more thoughts on this important subject.

    orthodox reaction homosexual marriage

  212. 03/04/15

    What Should we do when our Bishop is an Ecumenist?

    What should we do when we witness the acknowledged first-in-honor bishop of the Orthodox Church flagrantly violating the canons of the Church with common prayers and with statements that compromise the uniqueness of the Church?

    ecumenist bishop

  213. 01/21/15

    [Video] The Outpost: What the Church can accomplish

    To those who suffer in life, this video will provide comfort, and it will soften even the hardest of hearts.

    the outpost

  214. 01/12/15

    Charlie Hebdo: Freedom out of Bounds?

    Charlie Hebdo: Has your right of expression gone too far? To joke, mock, caricature and satirize religious figures has boundaries of decency.

    charlie hebdo freedom out of bounds

  215. 11/24/14

    Is Reunification of Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches Imminent?

    With the ecumenical patriarch sacrificing almost everything for the sake of unity, the reunification of Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches is Imminent, now more than ever.

    reunification of orthodox catholic churches

  216. 11/17/14

    Dear Mr. Tim Cook: Being Gay is not from God

    Mr. Tim Cook: The sobering truth is that being Gay is not from God.

    tim cook being gay from god

  217. 09/09/14

    Islam: Compatible with the Western World?

    The west has still to learn its lesson that Islam is simply irreconcilable with western values.

    is islam compatible with western world 9-11

  218. 08/10/14

    Is Israel the Promised Land?

    Zionist Jews, and with them many fundamentalist Bible thumpers, literally believe in the eternal covenant Yahweh made with them, 4,000 years ago. Today, the behavior of Israel towards the Palestinians over earthly lands resembles the Nazis. The persecuted have become the persecutors. How can it be? And how can it change?

    the heavenly jerusalem orthodox

  219. 06/15/14

    Do all Religions Have the Same Heavenly Father?

    “WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS” Are we? First in Jerusalem (May 27, 2014), and more recently in Rome (June 8, 2014), Patriarch Bartholomew hammers the message of universal brotherhood with intra-Christian and interfaith prayer services (which according to the canons of the Orthodox Church are prohibited) and with statements and declarations to that effect.

    Patriarch Bartholomew Charlie Rose

  220. 05/09/14

    The Story of the Mother of God in Iconography

    On Mother’s Day, together with our earthly mothers, we honor the mother of the Lord. She who is the mother of the head of the body is also mother of all the members of the body. In this post, we’ll take a look at the life of the Lord’s Mother depicted in holy icons.

    the mother of God in iconography

  221. 02/01/14

    Revising the Orthodox Christian Churching Ritual

    Presenting our children to the Lord, whether they are male or female, first born or otherwise, is proper and commendable, but certain prayers in the Orthodox Churching service, taken from the Mosaic Law, should be eliminated from our prayer books!

    churching in the orthodox church

  222. 12/23/13

    What was the Lord Jesus like as an infant?

    Was Christ born as a “helpless” baby? Did the infant Christ use his human will? Fr. Emmanuel responds to these questions from S.N. who read “Jesus: Fallen?”

    infant christ

  223. 11/23/13

    Orthodox Thanksgiving Day Prayer

    An Orthodox Thanksgiving Day prayer for when we find ourselves among non-Orthodox.

    orthodox thanksgiving day prayer

  224. 09/13/13

    Q&A — “Why do we venerate the Cross?” and 7 other questions about the Cross

    The Church places before us the Lord’s Cross to venerate and to remember. Why do we venerate this instrument of death? Eight questions and answers.

    exaltation of the precious and life giving cross

  225. 09/02/13

    Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? — Part 4 of 8

    Part 4 of 8 in our series on the human nature of Christ, we address the question: “Did Christ exercise control over the passions?” from an Eastern Orthodox perspective.

    jesus fallen human nature

  226. 08/17/13

    “WHO AM I TO JUDGE?” – An Orthodox Understanding of Pope Francis’ remark

    What I read in Pope Francis’ remark on homosexuals is: Don’t judge someone who, being a homosexual, struggles with this “tendency” (his term).

  227. 07/07/13

    Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 3 of 8

    In this, Part 3 of 8 of our series on the human nature of Christ, we’ll address the following question: Did Christ voluntarily assume the blameless passions?

    jesus fallen human nature

  228. 06/29/13

    Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 2 of 8

    The Church’s teaching is that Christ’s nature was as that of Adam before the fall. In this, Part 2 of 8, we bring in various authorities on the subject.

    jesus fallen human nature

  229. 06/23/13

    Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 1 of 8

    In this eight part series, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis addresses many questions concerning Christ’s human nature from an Eastern Orthodox perspective.

    jesus fallen human nature

  230. 03/31/13

    The Two Kinds of Knowledge: Divine and Human

    Saint Gregory Palamas (14th c.) argued strenuously that there are two kinds of truths, two kinds of wisdoms, two kinds of knowledge – one divine, one human.

    knowledge saint gregory palamas

  231. 03/25/13

    Was the Mystical Supper a Passover Meal?

    What was this meal the Lord ate with his disciples in the Upper Room? A Seder? A Chabûrah? The short answer is… neither!

    mystical supper

  232. 03/16/13

    How the Date of Pascha is Determined

    How is the date of Pascha determined? There are three calculations. We’ll try to provide a brief explanation to this very complex problem.

    orthodox pascha date

  233. 01/26/13

    Difficulties Our Churches Face

    Have you heard of The Shropshire Ecumenical Council? The Council addresses the difficulties and challenges participant churches face. Food for thought!

    difficulties our churches face

  234. 01/19/13

    Why do People Convert to Orthodox Christianity?

    Why have so many Evangelical ministers and others embraced the Orthodox faith? There is a certain “chemistry” involved, which cannot be easily verbalized.

    why convert to orthodoxy

  235. 12/18/12

    What is Sin?

    The prevalent notion in the West on what constitutes sin does not correspond with the Orthodox understanding. Sin goes beyond a personal bad choice.

    what is sin

  236. 12/18/12

    Who is Jesus Christ?

    Who is Jesus Christ? Is He a human or a divine being? Does it matter what we believe about Him? We have an obligation to defend the truths of our faith.

  237. 12/02/12

    Christmas 1,000 Years Before Christ!

    Centuries before our Savior was born, the prophets of the Old Testament, inspired by the Spirit of God, saw and proclaimed His Birth. David (1,000 B.C.), Micah and Isaiah (800-700 B.C.) wrote the first Christmas hymns before the birth of the Lord.

    Prophecies Announcing Christ

  238. 12/02/12

    “What shall we offer You, O Christ?”

    This year let us present to the Divine Infant our own gifts, our very personal gifts. What might they be? It would be wise to draw near and worship Him.

  239. 11/23/12

    Is it Necessary to Bless Icons?

    From The Rudder, compiled by St. Nikodemos. It is not necessary to anoint the holy icons with myron (or chrism oil), nor to have them sanctified…

  240. 11/21/12

    Church History – A Simple Timeline

  241. 11/07/12

    Statement by the Church on Mission and Evangelism

    “We Orthodox in North America commit ourselves to bringing our household into order for the sake of the preaching of the Good News of Jesus Christ.”

  242. 11/05/12

    The Church is a Therapeutic Center

    Orthodox people view the Church as a spiritual hospital, a clinic, a hospice, a therapeutic center, and a fitness center—all combined in one! The aim of the treatment is to provide spiritual cure, maintain wellness for its patients (faithful members) and lead them to eternal life!

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