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 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.
If God is all-powerful, just, and loves us, why does He allow pain and suffering? If God is really there, why do bad things happen?
Can there be salvation outside the Church, or are only Orthodox Christians “saved”?
Many mothers agonize over the eternal fate of their children when they die before baptism. Do unbaptized babies go to heaven or hell?
“Church is boring!” they’ll say. “Do we have to go?” How can you respond to your children in a way that supports Orthodox Christian practice?
To the Orthodox Christian, prayer is everything. But how can we maintain a solid prayer life in such a busy, noisy world?
A solid prayer routine is a key part of the Orthodox spiritual life. In this post, we show you how to set up an icon corner in your home, step by step.
Can Orthodox Christians serve in the military while simultaneously upholding their faith? Is military service opposed to the Christian life?
Learn the difference between a heterodox Christian and a heretic, from the perspective of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Explore this edifying collection of prayer tips for stay-at-home moms. Cultivate faith and a Christ-centered atmosphere in your home.
Learn why the Orthodox Church rejects witchcraft as a demonic, spiritually harmful practice.
Learn about the Third Ecumenical Council of 431 AD and its impact on Christian doctrine and the role of the Virgin Mary.
Do angels have free will? This blog post explores Eastern Orthodox views on angelic freedom and its relationship to humanity.
Explore the vital connection between Scripture and Holy Tradition in Orthodox Christianity and its impact on theology.
Learn the art of finding inner peace in a chaotic world through rich Eastern Orthodox spiritual practices that cultivate stillness.
Explore the nine ranks of angels in Eastern Orthodox theology and discover their divine roles and responsibilities within creation.
In the Orthodox Church, we celebrate the Feast of the Dormition (or falling asleep) of the Mother of God (Theotokos) and Ever-Virgin Mary.
***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.
