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.
Prayer is an integral part of our spiritual lives as Orthodox Christians. How can we teach our children (and ourselves) to pray properly?
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.
Discover how living simply as an Orthodox Christian can deepen your faith and enhance your spiritual life amidst modern distractions.
Life circumstances can make parish attendance or pastoral care impossible. Want to become Orthodox but are physically isolated? Take heart!
Explore the significance of dreams in Orthodox Christian tradition and learn how to interpret them with care and discernment.
Reflect on the true meaning of “being born again” and how it shapes our understanding of baptism and the Kingdom of God.
Explore the relationship between Orthodox Christians and the environment, emphasizing stewardship and respect for creation.
Explore the inspiring story of the myrrh-bearing women and their profound faith in the face of sorrow and uncertainty.
Discover the importance of the Sunday of Thomas as the Church embraces doubt and recognizes its place in the journey of faith.
Bright Week is here—and with it, the joyful echo of “Christ is Risen!” fills our churches, homes, and hearts. In the Orthodox Church, the week
Holy Friday is a day of mourning and deep reflection. Discover its importance in the Orthodox Christian tradition.
Feeling like you are failing at Great Lent? Discover hope and support in your spiritual journey this Lent season.
***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.
