Holy Sacraments in the Orthodox Church
Through the Holy Mysteries, we directly experience the divine Grace of God. In this post, we explore what those Mysteries are.
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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?
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.
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?
Many Orthodox Christian churches are struggling to survive financially, due to a lack of tithing in our parishes. How can we fix this?
Unfortunately, many Orthodox Christians wear the prayer rope without truly understanding its origins and its purpose.
In this post, we teach you how to make Orthodox kolyva, or memorial wheat. This wheat is eaten after memorial services for the dead.
In this guide, we teach you everything you need to know about preparing Prosphora, or holy bread, for an Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy.
In this post, we explain fasting in the Orthodox Church, telling you how, when, and why we take part in this spiritual discipline.
In this post, we share some of our favorite books about fasting in the Orthodox Tradition.
In this post, we share 40 different journaling prompts to aid you in your journey through the next major fast.
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.
If God is all-powerful, just, and loves us, why does He allow pain and suffering? If God is really there, why do bad things happen?
To the Orthodox Christian, prayer is everything. But how can we maintain a solid prayer life in such a busy, noisy world?
***If you would like to offer prayers for living and departed, please submit two separate requests: one for the living and one for the departed.