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 explore the Orthodox Church’s main arguments both for and against the death penalty in the modern world.
In this post, we explain the conciliar governance structure of the Orthodox Church, as well as the hierarchy within the Church.
Explore the significance of the Second Ecumenical Council held in 381 AD and its impact on the Orthodox Christian faith.
In this post, we explain the difference between the Sabbath Day and the Lord’s Day.
Many Protestants rebuke Catholics and Orthodox for calling priests Father. But this practice is biblical, and supported by centuries of Holy Tradition.
So what are the actual requirements for a wedding in the Orthodox Church, and what is just cultural tradition? Learn about them in this post!
Discover some of the key theological differences between Orthodox Christianity and other Protestant denominations.
Explore the significance of the first ecumenical council held in Nicaea in 325 AD and its impact on Christianity.
Can Orthodox Christians pray with the non-Orthodox? Delve into the Church’s teachings and the implications of ecumenical prayer.
Many Orthodox Christians wonder if they can be cremated after their death. The Church firmly condemns cremation and its treatment of the body.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s main arguments both for and against the death penalty in the modern world.
In this post, we explain the conciliar governance structure of the Orthodox Church, as well as the hierarchy within the Church.
Explore the significance of the Second Ecumenical Council held in 381 AD and its impact on the Orthodox Christian faith.
In this post, we explain the difference between the Sabbath Day and the Lord’s Day.
Many Protestants rebuke Catholics and Orthodox for calling priests Father. But this practice is biblical, and supported by centuries of Holy Tradition.
So what are the actual requirements for a wedding in the Orthodox Church, and what is just cultural tradition? Learn about them in this post!
Discover some of the key theological differences between Orthodox Christianity and other Protestant denominations.
Explore the significance of the first ecumenical council held in Nicaea in 325 AD and its impact on Christianity.
Can Orthodox Christians pray with the non-Orthodox? Delve into the Church’s teachings and the implications of ecumenical prayer.
Many Orthodox Christians wonder if they can be cremated after their death. The Church firmly condemns cremation and its treatment of the body.
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