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Western Learning and Latin Influence in the Church — a talk by Fr. Seraphim Rose
January 20, 2017 | Orthodox Witness
How is Western schoolbook learning different from divine knowledge? Fr. Seraphim Rose talks about the theology of Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 End of the World — A Talk by Fr. Seraphim Rose
January 20, 2017 | Orthodox Witness
Fr. Seraphim Rose speaks about signs which are being fulfilled in our times which point to the end of the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why I Believe in God – Part II
January 13, 2017 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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?
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.
“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?
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.
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.
“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?
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.
Why I Believe in God — Part I
December 27, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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.
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.
“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?
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.
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.
“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?
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.
My desire was to be received through Baptism
December 13, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Congratulations to a former Protestant who asked to be received in the womb of the Holy Orthodox Church through Baptism, instead of chrismation.
There is no “valid” baptism outside the Church — Part 1 of 2
If you have received a valid baptism, whether Roman Catholic or Protestant, why join the Orthodox Church?
There is no “valid” baptism outside the Church — Part 2 of 2
Those who are not reborn by the divine grace in the only ONE HOLY, CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC CHURCH, do not belong to any church, either visible or invisible.
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?
Unbaptized spouses: welcome to the Church! –Abp. Elpidophoros
Taking one step closer towards complete apostasy, Archbishop Elpidophoros has declared non-Orthodox spouses to be “100% part of our community”.
There is no “valid” baptism outside the Church — Part 1 of 2
If you have received a valid baptism, whether Roman Catholic or Protestant, why join the Orthodox Church?
There is no “valid” baptism outside the Church — Part 2 of 2
Those who are not reborn by the divine grace in the only ONE HOLY, CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC CHURCH, do not belong to any church, either visible or invisible.
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?
Unbaptized spouses: welcome to the Church! –Abp. Elpidophoros
Taking one step closer towards complete apostasy, Archbishop Elpidophoros has declared non-Orthodox spouses to be “100% part of our community”.
How a “Byzantine wedding” is conducted
December 11, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
How a Byzantine wedding is conducted
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 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 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".
An Open Letter to Archons “The Defenders of the Faith”
December 3, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
As an Archon, you have taken a sworn oath “to defend and promote the Greek Orthodox faith and tradition…[and] protect and promote the Holy Patriarchate and its mission.” Are you sure that the faith proclaimed by Patriarch Bartholomew is the faith you have sworn to defend?
The Parish: An Evangelism Center
Read about the early efforts of Orthodox Witness to begin transforming our parishes into evangelism centers.
A clear picture of Ecumenism
What is ecumenism? The pan-heresy that threatens to destroy the Church is explained in this article.
“We shall not deny you, beloved Orthodoxy”
The struggle against heresies is not finished. Today the insidious heresy of Ecumenism, like Iconoclasm, threatens to completely destroy the Church.
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.
The Parish: An Evangelism Center
Read about the early efforts of Orthodox Witness to begin transforming our parishes into evangelism centers.
A clear picture of Ecumenism
What is ecumenism? The pan-heresy that threatens to destroy the Church is explained in this article.
“We shall not deny you, beloved Orthodoxy”
The struggle against heresies is not finished. Today the insidious heresy of Ecumenism, like Iconoclasm, threatens to completely destroy the Church.
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.
How Patriarch Bartholomew is walking away from Christ
December 2, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Should Patriarch Bartholomew “walk together” with other religions or make disciples of them for the Lord? It’s one or the other. Here is our “play-by-play” commentary on a statement the Patriarch released at the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.
PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW SOLD OUT HIS BROTHER
Protopresbyter John Diotis presents the Patriarch’s own words which show that he stabbed Metropolitan Onuphry and the canonical Ukranian Church in the back.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW COVERS UP THE TRUTH
Protopresbyter John Diotis checks Patriarch Bartholomew, showing that the Orthodox Church is indeed bleeding worldwide from his interference in Ukraine.
An Open Letter to Archons "The Defenders of the Faith"
As an Archon, you have taken a sworn oath “to defend and promote the Greek Orthodox faith and tradition…[and] protect and promote the Holy Patriarchate and its mission." Are you sure that the faith proclaimed by Patriarch Bartholomew is the faith you have sworn to defend?
PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW SOLD OUT HIS BROTHER
Protopresbyter John Diotis presents the Patriarch’s own words which show that he stabbed Metropolitan Onuphry and the canonical Ukranian Church in the back.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW COVERS UP THE TRUTH
Protopresbyter John Diotis checks Patriarch Bartholomew, showing that the Orthodox Church is indeed bleeding worldwide from his interference in Ukraine.
An Open Letter to Archons "The Defenders of the Faith"
As an Archon, you have taken a sworn oath “to defend and promote the Greek Orthodox faith and tradition…[and] protect and promote the Holy Patriarchate and its mission." Are you sure that the faith proclaimed by Patriarch Bartholomew is the faith you have sworn to defend?
27 Things We Should Be Giving Thanks For
November 19, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
It is proper right to give thanks to God for our health, job and freedom. Here are 27 “higher gifts” to keep in mind this thanksgiving day and every day.
The “Inaudible prayers” should be read out loud
What sense does it make for the laity to say “Amen” to prayers not heard? This article is taken from The Heavenly Banquet: Understanding the Divine Liturgy.
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.
Orthodox Thanksgiving Day Prayer
An Orthodox Thanksgiving Day prayer for when we find ourselves among non-Orthodox.
The one and the nine
What does it take for us to remember we are insignificant mortals before our Creator, and to give Him thanks for all the good things He bestows upon us?
The “Inaudible prayers” should be read out loud
What sense does it make for the laity to say “Amen” to prayers not heard? This article is taken from The Heavenly Banquet: Understanding the Divine Liturgy.
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.
Orthodox Thanksgiving Day Prayer
An Orthodox Thanksgiving Day prayer for when we find ourselves among non-Orthodox.
The one and the nine
What does it take for us to remember we are insignificant mortals before our Creator, and to give Him thanks for all the good things He bestows upon us?
Psalm 129:4: “Christ will cut their necks” – an Interpretation
November 16, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
In Psalm 129 we read: “For the Lord will also cut their necks with the cutting sword of torments.” As a Christian are you comfortable with this? Here’s an explanation.
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.
IS THE LORD JESUS STILL SAVIOR TODAY?
Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios explains how Jesus Christ is Savior, how He differs from worldly saviors, what salvation means, and the health impact of guilt.
“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.
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.
IS THE LORD JESUS STILL SAVIOR TODAY?
Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios explains how Jesus Christ is Savior, how He differs from worldly saviors, what salvation means, and the health impact of guilt.
“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.
