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 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?
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 explain the Orthodox perspective on organ donation by exploring Scripture, the writings of the early Fathers, and contemporary theology.
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.
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?
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 explain the Orthodox perspective on organ donation by exploring Scripture, the writings of the early Fathers, and contemporary theology.
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.
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