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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, many people in North America know very
Do faith and science contradict, or exist in harmony? In this post, we explore the Orthodox perspective on the relationship between faith and science.
The Eastern Orthodox Church holds a strong view on abortion. Any involvement in abortion – having, performing, condoning one – is a sin against God.
Cremation – the burning of a body after death – has become quite popular over the last few decades. In 2015, the rate of cremation
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. This isn’t an act of miserable self-deprivation, but one of agape love and joyful giving. And to top it off, we get to enjoy numerous health benefits from it, too!
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, certain colors mark the feasts and the seasons of the liturgical year. In this guide we walk you through the colors and their meaning.
In this post, we explore the true nature of repentance, and how we can cultivate this transformation in our spiritual lives.
His Grace Bishop THOMAS announced a virtual Fall Retreat focused on Orthodox evangelism. Learn more about the weekend’s events in this post!
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