I Want To Become Orthodox. What Should I Do?
So you want to become Orthodox. But how does one go about becoming an Orthodox Christian? And what does becoming Orthodox really mean?
Does The Orthodox Church Accept LGBTQ+ People?
The Eastern Orthodox Church accepts people who identify as LGBTQ+ as fellow sinners in need of the healing presence of Christ in our lives.
Should Orthodox Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Many Orthodox Christians often wonder what the boundaries are when it comes to celebrating Halloween. Is it okay for us to participate?
Can Orthodox Christians Donate Organs?
In this post, we explain the Orthodox perspective on organ donation by exploring Scripture, the writings of the early Fathers, and contemporary theology.
Can Orthodox Christians Be Cremated?
Many Orthodox Christians wonder if they can be cremated after their death. The Church firmly condemns cremation and its treatment of the body.
Why Orthodox Churches Face East
In this post, we explain why Orthodox Christians pray facing East whenever possible, and where we get this tradition from.
Why Do Orthodox Clergy Often Have Long Hair and Beards?
Unlike their Roman Catholic and Protestant counterparts, Orthodox priests and monks continue to wear untrimmed beards and long hair. But why?
Can Orthodox Christians Have Tattoos?
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s teachings about tattoos and body piercings.
Are All Orthodox Churches The Same?
In this post, we explain the conciliar governance structure of the Orthodox Church, as well as the hierarchy within the Church.
Do I Really Need To Go To Church?
“Churchless Christianity” tells us we don’t need the Church, because it is Christ alone who saves. But we DO need to go to Church. Here’s why.