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?
You may notice the way the Orthodox make the sign of the cross is a bit different. In this post, we explain its meaning and importance.
Orthodoxy is a way of life, not a religion. In this post, we list 9 things Orthodox parents can do to keep the Orthodox Faith alive at home.
In this guide, we teach you everything you need to know about preparing Prosphora, or holy bread, for an Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy.
This post explains why the Orthodox pray for the dead. We also explain the tradition of blessing and eating “memorial wheat”.
In this post, we explain the holy mystery or sacrament of unction – the anointing of the sick with oil – in the Orthodox Church.
Many Protestants think Confession is not biblical. In this post, we explore what the Bible really says about Confession in the Church.
In this post, we explore the true nature of repentance, and how we can cultivate this transformation in our spiritual lives.
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.
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?
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.
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