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.
Through the Holy Mysteries, we directly experience the divine Grace of God. In this post, we explore what those Mysteries are.
As an Eastern Orthodox Christian, do you know who your patron saint is? If you don’t have one, how do you know which patron saint to choose?
It’s hard to know which online icon shops to trust or buy from. In this post we share our top 10 list of reputable Orthodox icon shops online.
It’s easy to just say a prayer to God and let Him take care of the rest. But prayer doesn’t stop with our thoughts and words.
Why did Christ speak in parables so often, rather than explain the Kingdom of Heaven plainly in a way all could understand?
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.
In this post, we explain why the Orthodox venerate relics in their churches. Along the way, we address some questions people have about them.
In this post, we explain what typology is in the traditional Orthodox approach to the Scriptures and look at some different examples.
Orthodoxy is a way of life, not a 2-hour, once a week commitment. In this post, learn some things you can do to enrich your spiritual life.
In this post, we explore the true nature of repentance, and how we can cultivate this transformation in our spiritual lives.
In this post, we explain how to use your Psalter at home and how to benefit spiritually from making this a regular part of your prayer life.
To the Orthodox Christian, prayer is everything. But how can we maintain a solid prayer life in such a busy, noisy world?
Why do the Orthodox have icons all over the walls of their churches, and why do we bow to them and kiss them all the time?
Fasting helps us deepen our communion with God and draw close to Him. We get to enjoy numerous health benefits from it, too!
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