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.
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.
The Eastern Orthodox Church accepts people who identify as LGBTQ+ as fellow sinners in need of the healing presence of Christ in our lives.
Why do the Orthodox have icons all over the walls of their churches, and why do we bow to them and kiss them all the time?
In this guide, we list the different liturgical vestments worn by Eastern Rite Orthodox Christian clergy. Learn about them in this post!
Orthodox parents must do all they can to help their children prepare for confession. We must teach them how good and forgiving the Lord is.
Orthodox Christians hold incredible respect for clergy. In this post, we explain the proper way to greet an Orthodox priest or bishop.
Delve into the theological differences between Orthodox and Roman Catholic teachings on purgatory.
Can Orthodox Christians use tarot cards? Discover the insights on tarot and its compatibility with Eastern Orthodox views on spirituality.
If God is knows all things, do we really have free will? In this post, we explore the early Church’s teachings about free will and choice.
Learn about what is sexually appropriate in an orthodox marriage and how to cherish and sanctify marital intimacy.
Many Orthodox Christians often wonder what the boundaries are when it comes to celebrating Halloween. Is it okay for us to participate?
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.
***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.
