Articles for category: What we believe

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.

August 1, 2025 by Orthodox Witness
What we believe

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.

July 21, 2024 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sermons, What we believe

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.

February 20, 2024 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

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.

October 14, 2019 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

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?

March 30, 2019 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Sermons, What we believe

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?

June 8, 2018 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

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.

May 10, 2018 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, Holy Scripture, What we believe

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.

January 5, 2018 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Christology, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe

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.

October 22, 2017 by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, What we believe