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.
Find out what it truly means to hunger and thirst after righteousness. Discover the fulfillment that comes from seeking righteousness.
Learn about the virtue of meekness and its impact on spiritual growth. Explore the third beatitude and its promise of inheriting the earth.
Learn how blessed mourning leads to comfort and hope. Discover the true nature of mourning and its role in our spiritual growth.
Exploring the first beatitude: blessed are the poor in spirit. Learn what it means to have a spirit of humility and dependence on God.
Over the next several weeks, we will take an in-depth look at the Beatitudes through the lens of Orthodox Christianity. The Beatitudes are the series
In this post, we teach Orthodox Christians how to calmly and accurately refute Sola Scriptura when dialoguing with Protestants.
How can Orthodox Christians pray for peace and the armed forces at the same time? In this post, explore the Orthodox teachings on war.
Orthodox parents: you are responsible for raising your children in the Faith and helping them on their path to salvation in Christ. Here are some of our favorite book resources to help you on this journey of a lifetime!
Through the Holy Mysteries, we directly experience the divine Grace of God. In this post, we explore what those Mysteries are.
What does the word apocrypha mean to Orthodox Christians? And what books does the Orthodox Church truly consider Apocrypha and why?
Discover the importance of the Sunday of Thomas as the Church embraces doubt and recognizes its place in the journey of faith.
Bright Week is here—and with it, the joyful echo of “Christ is Risen!” fills our churches, homes, and hearts. In the Orthodox Church, the week
Holy Friday is a day of mourning and deep reflection. Discover its importance in the Orthodox Christian tradition.
Feeling like you are failing at Great Lent? Discover hope and support in your spiritual journey this Lent season.
Discover how to balance the medical and dietary needs while fasting to maintain a strong spiritual connection in the Orthodox Church.
Explore the insights of Church Fathers on fasting, revealing its true spiritual significance and transformative power.
Explore the nuances of fasting at work and school for Eastern Orthodox Christians. Learn how to maintain spiritual renewal during busy times.
Explore the significance of almsgiving and prayer during fasts in the Eastern Orthodox tradition for spiritual renewal.
Far too often, we make fasting into something it is not, imposing the views of secular culture onto the Church.
Learn how to prepare for a fast with spiritual and practical tips to enhance your fasting experience and deepen your faith.
***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.
