The Holy Nativity and the Condescension of God Those of us who observe the Julian Calendar are now about to complete the Nativity Fast, where we have abstained from meat, eggs, dairy products, anger, envy and other habits, for the sake of promoting the discipline of the soul. We are
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The Profound Miracle of the The Incarnation We Orthodox Christians who keep the ancient Church Calendar are approaching our celebration of the Nativity of Christ Our Lord. On January 7th we will all be gathering together in monasteries, chapels, churches, and cathedrals, to celebrate the Liturgy of the Nativity of
“Christ is the only exit from this world; all other exits – sexual rapture, political utopia, economic independence – are but blind alleys in which rot the corpses of the many who have tried them.” ― Fr. Seraphim Rose
The Holy of Holies is the Link between the Old and New Testament Temples Orthodox temples have kept to the same form and function since ancient times. Using the Old Testament Temple model, Orthodox churches are divided into several courts or spaces peculiar to their function. The Holy Table, upon
“Father, how [should] Christians handle the advent of artificial intelligence? And the rise of trans-humanism movements?” asks @bronzearcher9387
A family that prays together, stays together Any good parent knows that he must love all his children equally. No favoritism should be displayed when raising children if we want them to know they are loved. Troubled children often get more attention from loving parents because mom and dad know
Buddhist? Sikh? The search for truth beyond this material realm can start anywhere.
At the Moment of the Eucharistic Offering We are Made Holy Every time we gather together in celebration of the Divine Liturgy, we are not only commemorating an event that happened two thousand years ago, nor simply reenacting the Last Supper Christ shared with His disciples. When we come together
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