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 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.
As Orthodox parents, learn how to protect your children from the negative influence of social media with these practical tips and strategies.
In this post, we explain the meaning of the sign of the Cross, its origins, and when, how, and why Orthodox Christians use it in worship.
When we attend church services, we need to make sure we use proper etiquette. In this post we lay out 10 things you should never do while in church.
Orthodox worship could not look more different than that of Protestant churches. And for good reason: Orthodox worship is biblical!
Many reject the Orthodox praying to saints. In this post, we explain why we pray to saints and the role it plays in our spiritual lives.
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.
As Orthodox parents, learn how to protect your children from the negative influence of social media with these practical tips and strategies.
In this post, we explain the meaning of the sign of the Cross, its origins, and when, how, and why Orthodox Christians use it in worship.
When we attend church services, we need to make sure we use proper etiquette. In this post we lay out 10 things you should never do while in church.
Orthodox worship could not look more different than that of Protestant churches. And for good reason: Orthodox worship is biblical!
Many reject the Orthodox praying to saints. In this post, we explain why we pray to saints and the role it plays in our spiritual lives.
***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.
