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.
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.
In this post, we explore the parable of the Last Judgment. We also examine the icon for this parable and explain the lessons it teaches us.
In this post, we share 40 different journaling prompts to aid you in your journey through the next major fast.
So you want to become Orthodox. But how does one go about becoming an Orthodox Christian? And what does becoming Orthodox really mean?
Orthodoxy is a way of life, not a 2-hour, once a week commitment. In this post, learn some things you can do to enrich your spiritual life.
Learn how to navigate marriage when an Orthodox Christian spouse has left the faith, with guidance on prayer, family, and life in Christ.
Being a single Orthodox Christian can bring unique challenges. Discover insights on embracing your life’s journey with faith and grace.
In this post, we explore 7 differences between the Orthodox Church and her Western sister, the Roman Catholic Church. Read on!
Struggling with forgiveness? Learn how to forgive someone who hurt you while addressing the real pain and suffering in your life.
In this post, we explore Chrismation in the Orthodox Church, our receiving of the Gift of the Holy Spirit, as the Apostles did at Pentecost.
We live in a world that constantly competes for our attention. A notification interrupts our prayers. A glance at social media turns into half an
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.
***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.
