Call No Man Father: the Proper Context
Many Protestants rebuke Catholics and Orthodox for calling priests Father. But this practice is biblical, and supported by centuries of Holy Tradition.
The Orthodox Church is the One Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Yes, we are Christian! In fact, we share an unbroken history with the Faith of the first Christians, and we can trace our history back to the Apostles themselves.
This parish is part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. We are pan-Orthodox. This means our membership includes many who were born into the Faith, as well as many converts.
In our parish, all services are fully in English. You can find us at 1501 8th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
The public is more than welcome to join us for services!
What exactly is the Orthodox Church? Where did she come from? What are her beliefs?
Orthodox Christians dress modestly during worship, because we are in the presence of God Himself.
We show you exactly what to expect when visiting the Orthodox Church for the first time.
Our readings follow the Gregorian calendar, and are taken from the New King James Version (NKJV).
Orthodoxy teaches on issues like abortion and suicide to help modern Christians in a fallen world.
Many Protestants rebuke Catholics and Orthodox for calling priests Father. But this practice is biblical, and supported by centuries of Holy Tradition.
In this post, we explore abortion from an Orthodox perspective. We hope this article removes all doubt in the heart of any Christian struggling with this.
Fasting is not an exercise in dark, gloomy remorse in the Orthodox Church. It is a joyful act. And it is this joy that transforms days and seasons of fasting – and, in fact, every season of our lives – into times of rejoicing.
We may be hard-pressed to think of a more “American” holiday than Thanksgiving. Orthodox Christians recognize Thanksgiving just like everyone else, but we celebrate it a little differently. To us, Thanksgiving doesn’t just last one day. We celebrate it every day of our lives.
Many visitors to Orthodox churches aren’t quite sure how to behave when they walk inside. This blog series explains the Church’s guidelines for etiquette, including dress, greetings, and pious behavior. We also explain some of the things the Orthodox do during worship. Our goal in doing this is to help newcomers not feel as lost when they come to visit!
Whether you’re wondering what in the world the Orthodox Church is, are looking to become Orthodox in the future, or have been Orthodox for quite some time, join us in learning about the True Christian Faith!
All are welcome to participate in this class.
