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?
In this post, we explain fasting in the Orthodox Church, telling you how, when, and why we take part in this spiritual discipline.
As Orthodox parents, learn how to protect your children from the negative influence of social media with these practical tips and strategies.
Understand what passions and virtues are in Orthodox Christianity. Find inspiration to conquer your passions and live a virtuous life.
The world of Orthodox iconography is quite vast and detailed. Learn some interesting facts about Orthodox icons to deepen your Faith.
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?
In our previous post of this series, we discussed persecution for righteousness’ sake. This week, we continue our examination of persecution with the last of
Discover the importance of the Sunday of Thomas as the Church embraces doubt and recognizes its place in the journey of faith.
Feeling like you are failing at Great Lent? Discover hope and support in your spiritual journey this Lent season.
Discover how to balance the medical and dietary needs while fasting to maintain a strong spiritual connection in the Orthodox Church.
Explore the insights of Church Fathers on fasting, revealing its true spiritual significance and transformative power.
Explore the nuances of fasting at work and school for Eastern Orthodox Christians. Learn how to maintain spiritual renewal during busy times.
Explore the significance of almsgiving and prayer during fasts in the Eastern Orthodox tradition for spiritual renewal.
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