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On this blog, we write about the doctrines, Tradition, and spiritual life of the Orthodox Church. We also write about the Orthodox 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.
Worship in the Orthodox Church often seems strange, especially to other Christians. You’ll notice many of these differences in worship the moment you enter the
Within Christianity, there are three major groups, if you will: Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism. While these three may have certain teachings in common,
She is the oldest Church in Christendom, with over 250 million people worldwide practicing her doctrines. Despite this, Eastern Orthodoxy is a mystery to most
Do faith and science contradict, or exist in harmony? In this post, we explore the relationship between faith and science in Orthodoxy.
The Eastern Orthodox Church holds a strong view on abortion. Any involvement in abortion is a grave sin against God and His creation.
The Orthodox Church does not allow cremation. In fact, most Orthodox Christians know at least this much. But do we really understand why?
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.
Fasting helps us deepen our communion with God and draw close to Him. We get to enjoy numerous health benefits from it, too!
We see many misconceptions about the Orthodox Church’s teachings about divorce and remarriage. In this post, we clear up those misunderstandings.
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.
In this post, we teach you how to make Orthodox kolyva, or memorial wheat. This wheat is eaten after memorial services for the dead.
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