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Spiritual Life

To an Orthodox Christian, spirituality is incredibly important. Understanding how to live the life of Christ, and making sure we have all the tools necessary to do so, is part of our calling as Christians. We’ve dedicated this portion of our blog to articles about Orthodox spiritual life.

Must read articles about Orthodox Spiritual Life

How do I choose my Patron Saint?

The Orthodox have patron saints for everything. For finding employment. For mental disorders. We even have personal patron saints. But how do you know which saint is yours?

An Orthodox home altar with icons, a cross, and an incense burner.

Keeping the Orthodox Faith Alive at Home

In this post, we discuss what Orthodox parents can do to enrich the spiritual life of their home.

Crosses affixed to the domes of an Orthodox Church.

The Sign of the Cross in Orthodox Tradition

When you enter an Orthodox Church, one of the first things you’ll notice is someone making the sign of the cross. They may do this

7 Sacraments in the Orthodox Church

In the Orthodox Church, there are moments when God’s presence and actions feel more pronounced. We call these events the Holy Mysteries, or Sacraments. Not

Recent Orthodox Spiritual Life articles

Receiving the Holy Spirit: Chrismation in the Orthodox Church

May 17, 2020 No Comments

In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s Sacrament of Chrismation, our personal participation in the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Orthodox Christian Baptism: Walking in Newness of Life

May 12, 2020 No Comments

In this post, we talk about what truly happens to us during our Baptism and what this means for our salvation.

Top 10 Online Orthodox Icon Shops

May 5, 2020 No Comments

So many Orthodox Christians and catechumens have come to us asking us where they can find an icon of a certain Saint or feast day

A young woman is born again through holy baptism in an Orthodox church.

Being “Born Again” in Holy Baptism

April 7, 2020 No Comments

“Are you born again?” As Orthodox Christians, how do we answer this question? What do we believe happens during Holy Baptism? And how do our beliefs about Baptism differ from virtually everyone else in the Christian world?

Man deepens his spiritual life by reading the Bible.

7 Ways to Deepen Your Spiritual Life While Under Quarantine

March 24, 2020 No Comments

With the new restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever is the perfect opportunity for us to draw closer to God. In this post, we list 7 ways you can enrich your spiritual life within the walls of your home.

How to Set Up an Icon Corner

February 18, 2020 No Comments

A solid prayer routine is a key part of the Orthodox spiritual life. In this post, we show you how to set up an icon corner in your home, step by step.

Receiving the Holy Spirit: Chrismation in the Orthodox Church

May 17, 2020 No Comments

In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s Sacrament of Chrismation, our personal participation in the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Orthodox Christian Baptism: Walking in Newness of Life

May 12, 2020 No Comments

In this post, we talk about what truly happens to us during our Baptism and what this means for our salvation.

Top 10 Online Orthodox Icon Shops

May 5, 2020 No Comments

So many Orthodox Christians and catechumens have come to us asking us where they can find an icon of a certain Saint or feast day

Being “Born Again” in Holy Baptism

April 7, 2020 No Comments

“Are you born again?” As Orthodox Christians, how do we answer this question? What do we believe happens during Holy Baptism? And how do our beliefs about Baptism differ from virtually everyone else in the Christian world?

7 Ways to Deepen Your Spiritual Life While Under Quarantine

March 24, 2020 No Comments

With the new restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever is the perfect opportunity for us to draw closer to God. In this post, we list 7 ways you can enrich your spiritual life within the walls of your home.

How to Set Up an Icon Corner

February 18, 2020 No Comments

A solid prayer routine is a key part of the Orthodox spiritual life. In this post, we show you how to set up an icon corner in your home, step by step.