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 guide, we list the different liturgical vestments worn by Eastern Rite Orthodox Christian clergy. Learn about them in this post!
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 address the Orthodox Church’s view on contraception and birth control, particularly within Christian marriage.
In this post, we explore 7 differences between the Orthodox Church and her Western sister, the Roman Catholic Church. Read on!
In this post, we explain the Orthodox perspective on organ donation by exploring Scripture, the writings of the early Fathers, and contemporary theology.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s approach to evangelism, and provide some helpful suggestions for ways you can evangelize in your community.
The Orthodox Church teaches that committing suicide is a sin. Why? Because we are all made in the image and likeness of God.
This article explores the difference between the Orthodox understanding of ancestral sin with the Roman Catholic view of original sin.
In this post, we’ll give you some advice on how to handle your little ones during church services.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s theology on sexuality and remind ourselves to resist the temptation of sin society promotes.
In this guide, we list the different liturgical vestments worn by Eastern Rite Orthodox Christian clergy. Learn about them in this post!
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 address the Orthodox Church’s view on contraception and birth control, particularly within Christian marriage.
In this post, we explore 7 differences between the Orthodox Church and her Western sister, the Roman Catholic Church. Read on!
In this post, we explain the Orthodox perspective on organ donation by exploring Scripture, the writings of the early Fathers, and contemporary theology.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s approach to evangelism, and provide some helpful suggestions for ways you can evangelize in your community.
The Orthodox Church teaches that committing suicide is a sin. Why? Because we are all made in the image and likeness of God.
This article explores the difference between the Orthodox understanding of ancestral sin with the Roman Catholic view of original sin.
In this post, we’ll give you some advice on how to handle your little ones during church services.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s theology on sexuality and remind ourselves to resist the temptation of sin society promotes.
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