On this blog, we write about the teachings and spiritual life of the Orthodox Church. We also write about the Church’s response to controversial issues, like abortion and divorce. Not sure where to start? Start with the Church’s teachings or check out our Ultimate Guide to Etiquette in Orthodox Churches.
In this post, we explain the holy mystery or sacrament of unction – the anointing of the sick with oil – in the Orthodox Church.
Orthodox Christians recognize Thanksgiving just like everyone else, but we celebrate it a little differently.
Many Protestants think Confession is not biblical. In this post, we explore what the Bible really says about Confession in the Church.
When we attend church services, we need to make sure we use proper etiquette. In this post we lay out 10 things you should never do while in church.
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, certain colors mark the feasts and the seasons of the liturgical year. In this guide we walk you through the colors and their meaning.
In this post, we explore the true nature of repentance, and how we can cultivate this transformation in our spiritual lives.
His Grace Bishop THOMAS announced a virtual Fall Retreat focused on Orthodox evangelism. Learn more about the weekend’s events in this post!
In this post, we share some of the different Orthodox ministries out there you should consider supporting in whatever way you can!
There are a number of things we should take into considerations before we enter or exit an Orthodox church. Learn more in this post!
The spiritual bond between a godparent and his or her godchild must be nurtured. In this post, we share eight ways Orthodox godparents can enrich their relationships with their godchildren.
In this post, we explain the holy mystery or sacrament of unction – the anointing of the sick with oil – in the Orthodox Church.
Orthodox Christians recognize Thanksgiving just like everyone else, but we celebrate it a little differently.
Many Protestants think Confession is not biblical. In this post, we explore what the Bible really says about Confession in the Church.
When we attend church services, we need to make sure we use proper etiquette. In this post we lay out 10 things you should never do while in church.
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, certain colors mark the feasts and the seasons of the liturgical year. In this guide we walk you through the colors and their meaning.
In this post, we explore the true nature of repentance, and how we can cultivate this transformation in our spiritual lives.
His Grace Bishop THOMAS announced a virtual Fall Retreat focused on Orthodox evangelism. Learn more about the weekend’s events in this post!
In this post, we share some of the different Orthodox ministries out there you should consider supporting in whatever way you can!
There are a number of things we should take into considerations before we enter or exit an Orthodox church. Learn more in this post!
The spiritual bond between a godparent and his or her godchild must be nurtured. In this post, we share eight ways Orthodox godparents can enrich their relationships with their godchildren.
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