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Eastern Catholics: Why compromise? Be Authentic!
October 22, 2017 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 Eternal Beauty of the Church
October 15, 2017 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Strengthen your faith in Christ and in His One Holy Church He founded. A Roman Catholic theologian pays tribute to the Orthodox Church.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Are ALL Welcome?
October 6, 2017 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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?
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.
"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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
Marios Nasios: The wounded eagle
September 27, 2017 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Completely fulfilled, assured of the life to come, and not focused on this world, wheelchair bound Marios Nasios was thankful to God – for everything.
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...”
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?
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.
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.
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...”
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?
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.
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.
The mysterious ending of Saint John the Theologian
September 23, 2017 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
Fellowship is followship!
September 12, 2017 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
On Christian marriage, parenthood and family
September 8, 2017 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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”?
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".
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?
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.
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 "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".
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?
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.
Marriage "in Christ" — Part II
We examine, in brief, the rite of crowning, considered by many to be the climax of the wedding ceremony.
Russian Mystery
September 5, 2017 | Orthodox Witness
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.
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.
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".
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.
The Parish: An Evangelism Center
Read about the early efforts of Orthodox Witness to begin transforming our parishes into evangelism centers.
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.
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".
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.
The Parish: An Evangelism Center
Read about the early efforts of Orthodox Witness to begin transforming our parishes into evangelism centers.
On the upbringing of children
September 2, 2017 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“If you want to be perfect…”
August 27, 2017 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
“…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?
“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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
