Articles for category: Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis

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!

March 25, 2013 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sacraments

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.

March 16, 2013 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Church feasts, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis

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!

January 26, 2013 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Evangelism, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

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.

January 19, 2013 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Evangelism, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis

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.

December 18, 2012 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

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.

December 18, 2012 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Christology, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis

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.

December 2, 2012 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Church feasts, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis

“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.

December 2, 2012 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Church feasts, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis

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!

November 5, 2012 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, The Church