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.
The Sunday of Forgiveness (or Cheesefare) has two themes: the expulsion of mankind from Paradise and Forgiveness. Learn more in this post!
Fasting helps us deepen our communion with God and draw close to Him. We get to enjoy numerous health benefits from it, too!
In this post, we explore the parable of the Last Judgment. We also examine the icon for this parable and explain the lessons it teaches us.
Orthodoxy is a way of life, not a 2-hour, once a week commitment. In this post, we share six things you can do to deepen your spiritual life.
Why do the Orthodox have icons all over the walls of their churches, and why do we bow to them and kiss them all the time?
Orthodox worship could not look more different than that of Protestant churches. And for good reason: Orthodox worship is biblical!
Every year, on February 2nd, we celebrate the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple. But why? What does God reveal to us on this day?
In this post, we explain fasting in the Orthodox Church, telling you how, when, and why we take part in this spiritual discipline.
We see many misconceptions about the Orthodox Church’s teachings about divorce and remarriage. In this post, we clear up those misunderstandings.
The ancient Church consisted of four “orders”, all of which were necessary for proper governance of the Body of Christ. Learn more about them in this post.
The Sunday of Forgiveness (or Cheesefare) has two themes: the expulsion of mankind from Paradise and Forgiveness. Learn more in this post!
Fasting helps us deepen our communion with God and draw close to Him. We get to enjoy numerous health benefits from it, too!
In this post, we explore the parable of the Last Judgment. We also examine the icon for this parable and explain the lessons it teaches us.
Orthodoxy is a way of life, not a 2-hour, once a week commitment. In this post, we share six things you can do to deepen your spiritual life.
Why do the Orthodox have icons all over the walls of their churches, and why do we bow to them and kiss them all the time?
Orthodox worship could not look more different than that of Protestant churches. And for good reason: Orthodox worship is biblical!
Every year, on February 2nd, we celebrate the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple. But why? What does God reveal to us on this day?
In this post, we explain fasting in the Orthodox Church, telling you how, when, and why we take part in this spiritual discipline.
We see many misconceptions about the Orthodox Church’s teachings about divorce and remarriage. In this post, we clear up those misunderstandings.
The ancient Church consisted of four “orders”, all of which were necessary for proper governance of the Body of Christ. Learn more about them in this post.
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