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 teach you how to make Orthodox kolyva, or memorial wheat. This wheat is eaten after memorial services for the dead.
In this guide, we teach you everything you need to know about preparing Prosphora, or holy bread, for an Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy.
Are Heaven and Hell truly physical places? Or is there a deeper spiritual dimension to the concept of salvation and damnation that Western Christianity ignores?
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s teachings on angels and explain the role they play in heaven and on earth.
In this post, we explain the Orthodox perspective on organ donation by exploring Scripture, the writings of the early Fathers, and contemporary theology.
Having young children in church can be exhausting. In this post, we provide some tips to engage and connect with your children in church.
Orthodox parents often find themselves at a loss for how to prepare their children for what they will encounter in public school. In this post, we share some helpful tips!
In this post, we explain why Orthodox Christians pray facing East whenever possible, and where we get this tradition from.
In the Orthodox Church, salvation is the process of deification, or becoming like God. In this post, we explain what deification is and is not.
What should Orthodox Christians do to prepare themselves adequately for the Sacrament of Confession / Repentance? Find out in this post!
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.
