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Revising the Orthodox Christian Churching Ritual
February 1, 2014 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Presenting our children to the Lord, whether they are male or female, first born or otherwise, is proper and commendable, but certain prayers in the Orthodox Churching service, taken from the Mosaic Law, should be eliminated from our prayer books!
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.
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.
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.
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.
What was the Lord Jesus like as an infant?
December 23, 2013 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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?”
“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?
A Homily on the Jesus Prayer by Saint Mark of Ephesus
Champion of Orthodoxy, St. Mark of Ephesus, explains the Jesus Prayer, its scriptural origin, its inner unity and how it leads us to godliness.
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 3
The early Church was organized. As you read the select passages presented from Holy Scripture, a convincing picture will appear before your eyes.
“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?
A Homily on the Jesus Prayer by Saint Mark of Ephesus
Champion of Orthodoxy, St. Mark of Ephesus, explains the Jesus Prayer, its scriptural origin, its inner unity and how it leads us to godliness.
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 3
The early Church was organized. As you read the select passages presented from Holy Scripture, a convincing picture will appear before your eyes.
Orthodox Thanksgiving Day Prayer
November 23, 2013 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
An Orthodox Thanksgiving Day prayer for when we find ourselves among non-Orthodox.
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.
27 Things We Should Be Giving Thanks For
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.
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.
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.
27 Things We Should Be Giving Thanks For
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.
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.
Q&A — “Why do we venerate the Cross?” and 7 other questions about the Cross
September 13, 2013 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
The Church places before us the Lord’s Cross to venerate and to remember. Why do we venerate this instrument of death? Eight questions and answers.
THE CROSS OF CHRIST, OUR ETERNAL GLORY
It is the core of the Gospel, the center of spiritual life, the Tree of Life and the terror of demons. We should not be ashamed of the Precious Cross.
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?
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?
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 CROSS OF CHRIST, OUR ETERNAL GLORY
It is the core of the Gospel, the center of spiritual life, the Tree of Life and the terror of demons. We should not be ashamed of the Precious Cross.
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?
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?
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.
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? — Part 4 of 8
September 2, 2013 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
Part 4 of 8 in our series on the human nature of Christ, we address the question: “Did Christ exercise control over the passions?” from an Eastern Orthodox perspective.
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?"
“WHO AM I TO JUDGE?” – An Orthodox Understanding of Pope Francis’ remark
August 17, 2013 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
What I read in Pope Francis’ remark on homosexuals is: Don’t judge someone who, being a homosexual, struggles with this “tendency” (his term).
"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.
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.
Pope’s plan blocks our potential to reach union with God
Pope Francis has invited “everyone” to a global event—a godless global alliance that ignores God, and replaces the Gospel of Christ with that of Antichrist.
Are we allowed to judge other Christians?
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.
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.
Pope’s plan blocks our potential to reach union with God
Pope Francis has invited “everyone” to a global event—a godless global alliance that ignores God, and replaces the Gospel of Christ with that of Antichrist.
Are we allowed to judge other Christians?
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.
Did Christ Have a Fallen Human Nature? – Part 3 of 8
July 7, 2013 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
In this, Part 3 of 8 of our series on the human nature of Christ, we’ll address the following question: Did Christ voluntarily assume the blameless passions?
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 2 of 8
June 29, 2013 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
The Church’s teaching is that Christ’s nature was as that of Adam before the fall. In this, Part 2 of 8, we bring in various authorities on the subject.
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 1 of 8
June 23, 2013 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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 3 of 8
In this, Part 3 of 8 of our series on the human nature of Christ, we’ll address the following question: Did Christ voluntarily assume the blameless passions?
“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 3 of 8
In this, Part 3 of 8 of our series on the human nature of Christ, we’ll address the following question: Did Christ voluntarily assume the blameless passions?
The Two Kinds of Knowledge: Divine and Human
March 31, 2013 | Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis
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.
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.
THE SELF-KNOWLEDGE OF THE PUBLICAN
There is no self-knowledge without humility, says Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios. In this homily he explains what self-knowledge is and shows what its fruit is.
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?"
“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.
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.
THE SELF-KNOWLEDGE OF THE PUBLICAN
There is no self-knowledge without humility, says Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios. In this homily he explains what self-knowledge is and shows what its fruit is.
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?"
“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.
