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.
Many legends try to explain why the Orthodox don’t always celebrate Pascha when everyone else does. We’ll tell you the real reason.
In this post, we explain why Orthodox Christians pray facing East whenever possible, and where we get this tradition from.
In this guide, we list the different liturgical vestments worn by Eastern Rite Orthodox Christian clergy. Learn about them in this post!
In this post, we explore 7 differences between the Orthodox Church and her Western sister, the Roman Catholic Church. Read on!
In this post, we explain the Orthodox perspective on organ donation by exploring Scripture, the writings of the early Fathers, and contemporary theology.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s approach to evangelism, and provide some helpful suggestions for ways you can evangelize in your community.
The Orthodox Church teaches that committing suicide is a sin. Why? Because we are all made in the image and likeness of God.
Throughout history, nations and states have legalized the killing of individuals as punishment. This has caused much division in society, and within the Orthodox Church.
If God is knows all things, do we really have free will? In this post, we explore the early Church’s teachings about free will and choice.
In this post, we explain the conciliar governance structure of the Orthodox Church, as well as the hierarchy within the Church.
Many legends try to explain why the Orthodox don’t always celebrate Pascha when everyone else does. We’ll tell you the real reason.
In this post, we explain why Orthodox Christians pray facing East whenever possible, and where we get this tradition from.
In this guide, we list the different liturgical vestments worn by Eastern Rite Orthodox Christian clergy. Learn about them in this post!
In this post, we explore 7 differences between the Orthodox Church and her Western sister, the Roman Catholic Church. Read on!
In this post, we explain the Orthodox perspective on organ donation by exploring Scripture, the writings of the early Fathers, and contemporary theology.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s approach to evangelism, and provide some helpful suggestions for ways you can evangelize in your community.
The Orthodox Church teaches that committing suicide is a sin. Why? Because we are all made in the image and likeness of God.
Throughout history, nations and states have legalized the killing of individuals as punishment. This has caused much division in society, and within the Orthodox Church.
If God is knows all things, do we really have free will? In this post, we explore the early Church’s teachings about free will and choice.
In this post, we explain the conciliar governance structure of the Orthodox Church, as well as the hierarchy within the Church.
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