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How should we read apocalyptic literature as Orthodox Christians and apply them to our lives without risking falling into error? Learn more!
So what are the actual requirements for a wedding in the Orthodox Church, and what is just cultural tradition? Learn about them in this post!
In this post, we outline some basic rules for modest and respectful dress for men and women in an Orthodox church.
Eastern Orthodox Christians continue to use leavened bread for Holy Communion. But why does use leaven, when it seems to symbolize sin?
It can be difficult to avoid getting too legalistic about preparing for Communion. So where is the balance here and how do we find it?
Despite what many Protestant Christians believe, Holy Scripture does support the Traditional belief that Mary always remained a virgin.
In this post, we explore “spirituality” in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
The Sunday before Great and Holy Pascha (Easter in the West), the Orthodox Church celebrates one of its most joyous feasts: Palm Sunday!
On the day before Palm Sunday, we remember Christ’s raising of His dear friend Lazarus from the dead, after he had been dead four days.
On the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, the Orthodox Church commemorates our Righteous Mother St. Mary of Egypt. Learn why in this post!
How should we read apocalyptic literature as Orthodox Christians and apply them to our lives without risking falling into error? Learn more!
So what are the actual requirements for a wedding in the Orthodox Church, and what is just cultural tradition? Learn about them in this post!
In this post, we outline some basic rules for modest and respectful dress for men and women in an Orthodox church.
Eastern Orthodox Christians continue to use leavened bread for Holy Communion. But why does use leaven, when it seems to symbolize sin?
It can be difficult to avoid getting too legalistic about preparing for Communion. So where is the balance here and how do we find it?
Despite what many Protestant Christians believe, Holy Scripture does support the Traditional belief that Mary always remained a virgin.
In this post, we explore “spirituality” in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
The Sunday before Great and Holy Pascha (Easter in the West), the Orthodox Church celebrates one of its most joyous feasts: Palm Sunday!
On the day before Palm Sunday, we remember Christ’s raising of His dear friend Lazarus from the dead, after he had been dead four days.
On the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, the Orthodox Church commemorates our Righteous Mother St. Mary of Egypt. Learn why in this post!
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