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.
Do faith and science contradict, or exist in harmony? In this post, we explore the relationship between faith and science in Orthodoxy.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s teachings on angels and explain the role they play in heaven and on earth.
How can Orthodox Christians pray for peace and the armed forces at the same time? In this post, explore the Orthodox teachings on war.
Can there be salvation outside the Church, or are only Orthodox Christians “saved”?
In this post, we explore Chrismation in the Orthodox Church, our receiving of the Gift of the Holy Spirit, as the Apostles did at Pentecost.
In this post, we talk about what truly happens to us during our Baptism and what this means for our salvation.
In the Orthodox Church, salvation is the process of deification, or becoming like God. In this post, we explain what deification is and is not.
To fight against heresy, the Church convened seven Ecumenical Councils. In this post, we explain the sacred teachings these councils protect.
Orthodox Christians hold incredible respect for clergy. In this post, we explain the proper way to greet an Orthodox priest or bishop.
“Have you been born again?” As Orthodox Christians, how do we answer this question? What do we believe really happens during Holy Baptism?
Do faith and science contradict, or exist in harmony? In this post, we explore the relationship between faith and science in Orthodoxy.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s teachings on angels and explain the role they play in heaven and on earth.
How can Orthodox Christians pray for peace and the armed forces at the same time? In this post, explore the Orthodox teachings on war.
Can there be salvation outside the Church, or are only Orthodox Christians “saved”?
In this post, we explore Chrismation in the Orthodox Church, our receiving of the Gift of the Holy Spirit, as the Apostles did at Pentecost.
In this post, we talk about what truly happens to us during our Baptism and what this means for our salvation.
In the Orthodox Church, salvation is the process of deification, or becoming like God. In this post, we explain what deification is and is not.
To fight against heresy, the Church convened seven Ecumenical Councils. In this post, we explain the sacred teachings these councils protect.
Orthodox Christians hold incredible respect for clergy. In this post, we explain the proper way to greet an Orthodox priest or bishop.
“Have you been born again?” As Orthodox Christians, how do we answer this question? What do we believe really happens during Holy Baptism?
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