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 teach you how to make Orthodox kolyva, or memorial wheat. This wheat is eaten after memorial services for the dead.
Christmas celebrates the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Here are five spiritual actions you can take to prepare for His Coming.
Orthodoxy is a way of life, not a religion. In this post, we list 9 things Orthodox parents can do to keep the Orthodox Faith alive at home.
In this guide, we teach you everything you need to know about preparing Prosphora, or holy bread, for an Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy.
This post explains why the Orthodox pray for the dead. We also explain the tradition of blessing and eating “memorial wheat”.
In this post, we explain the holy mystery or sacrament of unction – the anointing of the sick with oil – in the Orthodox Church.
Orthodox Christians recognize Thanksgiving just like everyone else, but we celebrate it a little differently.
Many Protestants think Confession is not biblical. In this post, we explore what the Bible really says about Confession in the Church.
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.
In the Orthodox Church, certain colors mark the feasts and the seasons of the liturgical year. In this guide we walk you through the colors!
In this post, we teach you how to make Orthodox kolyva, or memorial wheat. This wheat is eaten after memorial services for the dead.
Christmas celebrates the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Here are five spiritual actions you can take to prepare for His Coming.
Orthodoxy is a way of life, not a religion. In this post, we list 9 things Orthodox parents can do to keep the Orthodox Faith alive at home.
In this guide, we teach you everything you need to know about preparing Prosphora, or holy bread, for an Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy.
This post explains why the Orthodox pray for the dead. We also explain the tradition of blessing and eating “memorial wheat”.
In this post, we explain the holy mystery or sacrament of unction – the anointing of the sick with oil – in the Orthodox Church.
Orthodox Christians recognize Thanksgiving just like everyone else, but we celebrate it a little differently.
Many Protestants think Confession is not biblical. In this post, we explore what the Bible really says about Confession in the Church.
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.
In the Orthodox Church, certain colors mark the feasts and the seasons of the liturgical year. In this guide we walk you through the colors!
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