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Holy Pentecost: OUR LIFE IN CHRIST
May 24, 2018 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
The timid, scared, ignorant, “earthly” disciples were transformed into the courageous, bold, all-wise holy Apostles. They transformed the world. We can too.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
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!
Sunday of the Holy Fathers [Audio sermon]
May 18, 2018 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three kinds of human blindness
May 10, 2018 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
There are three kinds of darkness: the physical darkness, the intellectual darkness and the spiritual darkness. We look briefly at all three.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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!
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?
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.
The darkness of ignorance
May 10, 2018 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
A real Bethesda today
April 27, 2018 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
The Myrrh-bearing Women and us
April 21, 2018 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
On this Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, we pay homage to the woman as a human being and chiefly as a Christian.
“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.
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!
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.
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.
“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.
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!
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.
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.
“Blessed are those who have not seen and believe”
April 14, 2018 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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.
“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?
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?
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.
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?
“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?
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?
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.
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?
Stephen Hawking and Christian Faith
April 11, 2018 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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.
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?
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!
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”.
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.
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?
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!
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”.
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.
I’M AN EVOLUTIONIST!
March 19, 2018 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
“Is there any opposition between the theory of evolution and Christianity? An evolutionist Orthodox priest makes a rebuttal to an atheist evolutionist.”
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?
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!
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”.
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.
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?
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!
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”.
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.
On Faith and Science
March 17, 2018 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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!
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”.
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?
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.
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?
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”.
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?
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.
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?
