Why Orthodox Christians “Pray to” Saints
Many reject the Orthodox praying to saints. In this post, we explain why we pray to saints and the role it plays in our spiritual 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?
What Is The Meaning Of Evil?
The existence of evil in the world dissuades many people from believing in God, even some who would call themselves faithful Christians. They wonder why God would permit evil, when He could so easily eliminate it. How could we (Christians) call God merciful if He allows killers to escape justice, wars to tear apart nations […]
Do Orthodox Christians worship Mary?
The Virgin Mary plays an important role in our salvation. We sing and pray to her during services. But do the Orthodox really “worship” the Virgin Mary?
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.
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.
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?
Was The Virgin Mary Always A Virgin?
Despite what many Protestant Christians believe, Holy Scripture does support the Traditional belief that Mary always remained a virgin.