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 Western Christians hold certain misconceptions about the Eastern Orthodox Church. In this post, we address and correct those myths!
Learn what Bible Orthodox Christians use and why the Orthodox Study Bible is the most popular choice among English speakers.
Find out why Eastern Orthodox Christians can eat pork today, despite the prohibitions set forth in the Old Testament.
“Churchless Christianity” tells us we don’t need the Church, because it is Christ alone who saves. But we DO need to go to Church. Here’s why.
While every prayer has the power to transform the heart, mind, and soul, one holds a special place in Orthodox Tradition: the Jesus Prayer.
In this post, we share five lessons we all can learn as we struggle through the fast.
Despite Protestant insistence to the contrary, infant baptism is a biblical practice that has always been part of Church Tradition.
The lighting of candles and oil lamps holds incredible significance in the lives of Orthodox Christians. We use them to illuminate our churches, both in
In this post, we explain fasting in the Orthodox Church, telling you how, when, and why we take part in this spiritual discipline.
Explore the relationship between faith and science and learn how the Orthodox Church navigates the faith vs science debate.
Many Western Christians hold certain misconceptions about the Eastern Orthodox Church. In this post, we address and correct those myths!
Learn what Bible Orthodox Christians use and why the Orthodox Study Bible is the most popular choice among English speakers.
Find out why Eastern Orthodox Christians can eat pork today, despite the prohibitions set forth in the Old Testament.
“Churchless Christianity” tells us we don’t need the Church, because it is Christ alone who saves. But we DO need to go to Church. Here’s why.
While every prayer has the power to transform the heart, mind, and soul, one holds a special place in Orthodox Tradition: the Jesus Prayer.
In this post, we share five lessons we all can learn as we struggle through the fast.
Despite Protestant insistence to the contrary, infant baptism is a biblical practice that has always been part of Church Tradition.
The lighting of candles and oil lamps holds incredible significance in the lives of Orthodox Christians. We use them to illuminate our churches, both in
In this post, we explain fasting in the Orthodox Church, telling you how, when, and why we take part in this spiritual discipline.
Explore the relationship between faith and science and learn how the Orthodox Church navigates the faith vs science debate.
***If you would like to offer prayers for living and departed, please submit two separate requests: one for the living and one for the departed.
