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 the Eastern Orthodox Church, we call the Virgin Mary “Theotokos”, because she is the mother of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ.
In this post, we explain what blessed bread is and lay out some basic etiquette guidelines for receiving blessed bread during services.
In this post, we’ll give you some advice on how to handle your little ones during church services.
In this post, we outline some basic rules for modest and respectful dress for men and women in an Orthodox church.
Each year on the 40th day after Pascha, the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Ascension, when Christ ascends into heaven.
In this post, we explore the difference between the Coptic and Eastern Orthodox Churches and explain why they are not in communion.
After 40 days, a mother and her newborn child are “churched”, welcomed back into the life of Christ with special blessings and prayers.
In this post, we explain the holy mystery or sacrament of unction – the anointing of the sick with oil – in the Orthodox Church.
In this post, we explore the true nature of repentance, and how we can cultivate this transformation in our spiritual lives.
In this post, we explore Saint Gregory Palamas’ contributions to Orthodox Christian theology and his defense of hesychasm.
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.
We live in a world that constantly competes for our attention. A notification interrupts our prayers. A glance at social media turns into half an
Explore the dynamics of blended families within the Orthodox Church and find guidance for creating a united family home.
Understand the key differences between Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions in this comprehensive guide.
Explore the relationship between faith and science and learn how the Orthodox Church navigates the faith vs science debate.
Learn about the dogma of the Immaculate Conception and why Orthodox Tradition does not support this innovative doctrine.
***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.
