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Christ is Born! The Katavasiae of Christmas chanted in English
November 12, 2016 | Orthodox Witness
The nine odes of the Katavasiae of Christmas, chanted in English, by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis and Anthony Hatzidakis.
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.
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 Parish: An Evangelism Center
Read about the early efforts of Orthodox Witness to begin transforming our parishes into evangelism centers.
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.
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 Parish: An Evangelism Center
Read about the early efforts of Orthodox Witness to begin transforming our parishes into evangelism centers.
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.
Mocking our Lord: Commemorating Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
November 3, 2016 | Orthodox Witness
By Archimandrite Maximos Karavas. How does God tolerate a blasphemer and heresiarch, called “the one who is rightly proclaiming the word of Truth” and does not send down fire to burn us—both those who commemorate him, and us who hear these words and do not protest?!
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.
How Patriarch Bartholomew is walking away from Christ
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.
How Patriarch Bartholomew is walking away from Christ
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.
Is Orthodoxy Racist?
October 16, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
The SPLC “is internationally known for tracking and exposing the activities of hate groups.” Who is their most recent target among such hate groups? The Orthodox Church!
Why do People Convert to Orthodox Christianity?
Why have so many Evangelical ministers and others embraced the Orthodox faith? There is a certain “chemistry” involved, which cannot be easily verbalized.
Let us stand well!
The word “heresy” has quietly left our vocabulary. The “Sunday of Orthodoxy” reminds us that heresies are not to be taken lightly. Today, the pan-heresy of ecumenism is causing belief in the one, true Church to be left by the wayside.
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.
Why do People Convert to Orthodox Christianity?
Why have so many Evangelical ministers and others embraced the Orthodox faith? There is a certain “chemistry” involved, which cannot be easily verbalized.
Let us stand well!
The word “heresy” has quietly left our vocabulary. The “Sunday of Orthodoxy” reminds us that heresies are not to be taken lightly. Today, the pan-heresy of ecumenism is causing belief in the one, true Church to be left by the wayside.
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.
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature – Part 6 of 8
September 9, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Indeed an extraordinary Being requires an extraordinary conception and birth! A Protestant may believe whatever s/he wants, but to be Orthodox a Christian must believe in the immaculate conception of Jesus Christ and the ever-virginity of the most holy Theotokos (Mother of God).
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 1 of 8
In this eight part series, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis addresses many questions concerning Christ's human nature from an Eastern Orthodox perspective.
“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.
Jesus Christ: Our prototype of FREEDOM
To be “free” is usually thought of as having the option to do anything at any time. Real freedom is when doing evil is not an option.
What was the Lord Jesus like as an infant?
Was Christ born as a "helpless" baby? Did the infant Christ use his human will? Fr. Emmanuel responds to these questions from S.N. who read "Jesus: Fallen?"
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 1 of 8
In this eight part series, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis addresses many questions concerning Christ's human nature from an Eastern Orthodox perspective.
“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.
Jesus Christ: Our prototype of FREEDOM
To be “free” is usually thought of as having the option to do anything at any time. Real freedom is when doing evil is not an option.
What was the Lord Jesus like as an infant?
Was Christ born as a "helpless" baby? Did the infant Christ use his human will? Fr. Emmanuel responds to these questions from S.N. who read "Jesus: Fallen?"
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 5 of 8
August 31, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
We are examining Christ’s human nature in a series of blog posts. In this post we address the question: What happened when the Son of God assumed our nature?
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 1 of 8
In this eight part series, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis addresses many questions concerning Christ's human nature from an Eastern Orthodox perspective.
“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.
Jesus Christ: Our prototype of FREEDOM
To be “free” is usually thought of as having the option to do anything at any time. Real freedom is when doing evil is not an option.
What was the Lord Jesus like as an infant?
Was Christ born as a "helpless" baby? Did the infant Christ use his human will? Fr. Emmanuel responds to these questions from S.N. who read "Jesus: Fallen?"
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 1 of 8
In this eight part series, Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis addresses many questions concerning Christ's human nature from an Eastern Orthodox perspective.
“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.
Jesus Christ: Our prototype of FREEDOM
To be “free” is usually thought of as having the option to do anything at any time. Real freedom is when doing evil is not an option.
What was the Lord Jesus like as an infant?
Was Christ born as a "helpless" baby? Did the infant Christ use his human will? Fr. Emmanuel responds to these questions from S.N. who read "Jesus: Fallen?"
What is Orthodox Fundamentalism?
July 16, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Deliver us “from evil” or “from the evil one”? The last word of the Lord’s Prayer
June 23, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Evil or “the evil one”? We’ll look at why an incorrect translation endorsed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and other Orthodox jurisdictions is used in our churches today.
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.
The “Jesus Prayer”: 11 quotations from the Saints
The “Jesus Prayer”: “the lifeline of the soul and of the body”, the “foundation of perfection”, a “spiritual weapon” and the “source of all good works.”
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 PERSECUTION OF THE PIOUS
Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios affirms that persecutions always follow those who live a pious life, and shows us how the persecuted control the persecutors.
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.
The “Jesus Prayer”: 11 quotations from the Saints
The “Jesus Prayer”: “the lifeline of the soul and of the body”, the “foundation of perfection”, a “spiritual weapon” and the “source of all good works.”
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 PERSECUTION OF THE PIOUS
Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios affirms that persecutions always follow those who live a pious life, and shows us how the persecuted control the persecutors.
Are we allowed to judge other Christians?
June 18, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Ignoring a sickness can lead to death. Here is why to judge other Christians is necessary—for the health of the sick member and for the health of the Church.
"Judge not, that you be not judged"
If we don’t want to be condemned at the Great Judgment that will take place at the Second Coming of the Lord, we must not condemn others, but practice love.
FREEDOM AND EXISTENCE
Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios comments on St. Paul’s words: “Everything is allowed to me, but not everything is beneficial...” (Sunday of the Prodigal Son)
“WHO AM I TO JUDGE?” – An Orthodox Understanding of Pope Francis' remark
What I read in Pope Francis' remark on homosexuals is: Don’t judge someone who, being a homosexual, struggles with this “tendency” (his term).
Why bother to Christianize those outside the Church?
We want everyone to know that salvation is available to all. What the Lord will do with outsiders is His business. Our business is to proclaim the Gospel.
"Judge not, that you be not judged"
If we don’t want to be condemned at the Great Judgment that will take place at the Second Coming of the Lord, we must not condemn others, but practice love.
FREEDOM AND EXISTENCE
Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios comments on St. Paul’s words: “Everything is allowed to me, but not everything is beneficial...” (Sunday of the Prodigal Son)
“WHO AM I TO JUDGE?” – An Orthodox Understanding of Pope Francis' remark
What I read in Pope Francis' remark on homosexuals is: Don’t judge someone who, being a homosexual, struggles with this “tendency” (his term).
Why bother to Christianize those outside the Church?
We want everyone to know that salvation is available to all. What the Lord will do with outsiders is His business. Our business is to proclaim the Gospel.
WARNING: Holy and Great Synod ahead
June 6, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
The Holy and Great Synod threatens to tear the Orthodox Church apart, not unite it. Will you accept the heretical ecumenism to be imposed on the Church?
Why the “Holy and Great Synod” of the Orthodox Church should not convene
The "Holy and Great Synod" of the Orthodox Church is slated to convene in 2016. Here is what Orthodox faithful need to know about this pseudo-synod.
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.
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?
Why the “Holy and Great Synod” of the Orthodox Church should not convene
The "Holy and Great Synod" of the Orthodox Church is slated to convene in 2016. Here is what Orthodox faithful need to know about this pseudo-synod.
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.
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?
Is “being gay and Christian” okay?
June 2, 2016 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Self declared lesbian Kimberly Knight applies her interpretation of holy scripture to justify being gay and Christian. Here’s why it’s manipulative.
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?
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.
Dear Mr. Tim Cook: Being Gay is not from God
Mr. Tim Cook: The sobering truth is that being Gay is not from God.
Orthodox Church: End Relations with Boy Scouts of America
Now that Boy Scouts of America has shown its true colors, the Orthodox Church should end relations with this synchretistic organization.
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?
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.
Dear Mr. Tim Cook: Being Gay is not from God
Mr. Tim Cook: The sobering truth is that being Gay is not from God.
Orthodox Church: End Relations with Boy Scouts of America
Now that Boy Scouts of America has shown its true colors, the Orthodox Church should end relations with this synchretistic organization.
