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.
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?
On the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent (and on March 30), the Orthodox Church commemorates our Righteous Father John Climacus.
Fasting helps us deepen our communion with God and draw close to Him. We get to enjoy numerous health benefits from it, too!
On the Third Sunday of Lent, we venerate the Holy Cross of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ, to prepare us for His Crucifixion.
This post explains why the Orthodox pray for the dead. We also explain the tradition of blessing and eating “memorial wheat”.
On the second Sunday of Lent, the Orthodox Church commemorates our holy Father St. Gregory Palamas (1296-1359), archbishop of Thessalonica.
On the first Sunday of Great Lent, we celebrate the Triumph of Orthodoxy over iconoclasm, the destruction of religious icons in the Church.
In this post, we share some fun activities (one for each day of the fast) to keep your family focused during Great Lent this year.
The Sunday of Forgiveness (or Cheesefare) has two themes: the expulsion of mankind from Paradise and Forgiveness. Learn more in this post!
In this post, we share some of our favorite books about fasting in the Orthodox Tradition.
Explore the dynamics of blended families within the Orthodox Church and find guidance for creating a united family home.
Understand the key differences between Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions in this comprehensive guide.
Explore the relationship between faith and science and learn how the Orthodox Church navigates the faith vs science debate.
Learn about the dogma of the Immaculate Conception and why Orthodox Tradition does not support this innovative doctrine.
We see many misconceptions about the Orthodox Church’s teachings about divorce and remarriage. In this post, we clear up those misunderstandings.
Many wonder what happens to those who never hear the gospel. Discover how Orthodoxy addresses this question with hope and compassion.
In this post, we explain who can and cannot receive Holy Communion during an Orthodox Liturgy.
A reflection on the repose of Fr. Seraphim Moslener, beloved Orthodox priest, and the funeral services held in New Castle, PA, and at the Monastery of the Transfiguration.
Discover how living simply as an Orthodox Christian can deepen your faith and enhance your spiritual life amidst modern distractions.
Life circumstances can make parish attendance or pastoral care impossible. Want to become Orthodox but are physically isolated? Take heart!
***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.
