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 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.
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?
The ancient Church consisted of four “orders”, all of which were necessary for proper governance of the Body of Christ. Learn more about them in this post.
Learn about the feast of Pokrov, honoring the Theotokos and her protective veil over the faithful in Orthodox Christianity.
Explore the significance of filioque in Christian theology and its impact on the relationship between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches.
Understand the importance of the Fourth Ecumenical Council in defending and clarifying the apostolic faith of the Church.
Learn how to enter and leave an Orthodox church with reverence, including candles, icons, late arrivals, movement, and parish customs.
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.
***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.
