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 the Orthodox Church, certain colors mark the feasts and the seasons of the liturgical year. In this guide we walk you through the colors!
How should Orthodox Christians respond when asked what they believe about the Second Coming of Christ? Find out in this post!
What does the Orthodox Church teach us about life after death? How does this teaching differ from the rest of Christianity? And how can we adequately prepare ourselves for eternity?
In this post, we explain the difference between the Sabbath Day and the Lord’s Day.
In this post, we explore the Church’s views on abortion and discuss what Eastern Orthodox Christians must do to help women facing abortion.
It’s easy to just say a prayer to God and let Him take care of the rest. But prayer doesn’t stop with our thoughts and words.
Through the Holy Mysteries, we directly experience the divine Grace of God. In this post, we explore what those Mysteries are.
More often than not, you will find Orthodox Christians standing during church services. But why do we stand so much? Learn more in this post!
As an Eastern Orthodox Christian, do you know who your patron saint is? If you don’t have one, how do you know which patron saint to choose?
Many Protestants rebuke Catholics and Orthodox for calling priests Father. But this practice is biblical, and supported by centuries of Holy Tradition.
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!
How should Orthodox Christians respond when asked what they believe about the Second Coming of Christ? Find out in this post!
What does the Orthodox Church teach us about life after death? How does this teaching differ from the rest of Christianity? And how can we adequately prepare ourselves for eternity?
In this post, we explain the difference between the Sabbath Day and the Lord’s Day.
In this post, we explore the Church’s views on abortion and discuss what Eastern Orthodox Christians must do to help women facing abortion.
It’s easy to just say a prayer to God and let Him take care of the rest. But prayer doesn’t stop with our thoughts and words.
Through the Holy Mysteries, we directly experience the divine Grace of God. In this post, we explore what those Mysteries are.
More often than not, you will find Orthodox Christians standing during church services. But why do we stand so much? Learn more in this post!
As an Eastern Orthodox Christian, do you know who your patron saint is? If you don’t have one, how do you know which patron saint to choose?
Many Protestants rebuke Catholics and Orthodox for calling priests Father. But this practice is biblical, and supported by centuries of Holy Tradition.
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