Articles for category: Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis

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.

February 1, 2024 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sacraments

“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?

September 23, 2022 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Faith and Science, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Holy Scripture

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.

April 6, 2022 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Services

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.

April 1, 2022 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sermons, Spiritual life

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.

April 3, 2020 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Divine Liturgy, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sacraments, Translations from Greek

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.

April 1, 2020 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sacraments

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.

March 26, 2020 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Divine Liturgy, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis

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.

March 26, 2020 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Faith and Science, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis

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”.

March 7, 2020 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Divine Liturgy, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis