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Orthodox theology differs quite a bit from what most Western Christians are used to. In Orthodoxy, we hold to the teachings of the early Church and the Church Fathers. The articles on this page explain those teachings, from our rejection of Sola Scriptura to our understanding of salvation, grace, and hell. Not sure where to start? Check out our main article on the teachings of the Church.
On the second Sunday of the Great Lenten Fast, the Orthodox Church commemorates our father among the saints Gregory Palamas (1296-1359). In this post, we provide a brief biography of Saint Gregory Palamas’ life. Then, we explore his contributions to Orthodox theology.
Most Americans don’t know the Orthodox Church exists, let alone what it believes. Unfortunately, the same could be said of many cradle-Orthodox. They don’t really know what their Faith believes, or how it differs from everything else out there. Today, we examine seven key differences between Orthodoxy and her Western sister, Roman Catholicism.
At one point or another, whether we want to admit it or not, we’ve all wondered what happens after we die. What does the Orthodox Church teach us about life after death? How does this teaching differ from the rest of Christianity? And how can we adequately prepare ourselves for eternity?
Many of our Protestant brothers and sisters cling tightly to a doctrine they refer to as Sola Scriptura, or Scripture Alone. In this post, we talk about the historical context for this doctrine. Then, we explain its flaws and how to address those when conversing with Protestants.
Can there be salvation outside the Church, or are only Orthodox Christians “saved”?
One part of Orthodox theology that really differentiates it from the rest of Christendom is the understanding of salvation. In Eastern Christianity, we view salvation
An important part of understanding the teachings of the Orthodox Church stems from history. Throughout the time of the early Church, many heresies arose that
We see many misconceptions about the Orthodox Church’s teachings about divorce and remarriage. In this post, we clear up those misunderstandings.
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.
In this post, we address the Orthodox Church’s view on contraception and birth control, particularly within Christian marriage.
If you ever visited an Orthodox church and witnessed the Mystery of Holy Communion, you probably noticed a basket filled with bread. Parishioners may have
In the Orthodox Church, we hold incredible respect for the clergy. Therefore, when we greet them, we don’t just shake their hand and say, “Hey, nice to meet ya!” In this post, we explain the proper greeting we should use when meeting an Orthodox priest or bishop.
In this post, we look at proper behavior when leaving an Orthodox church.
Welcome back to Church Etiquette 101! Last time, we talked about several different behaviors, some pious and others not-so-much. In this post, we discuss how
Welcome back to Church Etiquette 101! Last time, we talked about the different postures Orthodox Christians use during worship services. In this post, we take
Welcome back to Church Etiquette 101! Last time, we talked about when you should and should not cross yourself during worship. In this post, we