March 30, 2017 The Iconography of St. Mary of Egypt: Portraying a Saint Who Wore No Clothing An analysis of iconography based on eastern and western sources and traditions: The Golden Legend’s account of St. Mary of Egypt is based ultimately…
March 28, 2017 7 reasons for which the Orthodox should light the oil-lamp The oil that burns in our oil-lamps, “τον του Θεού υπεµφαίνει έλαιον” writes St. Symeon of Thessaloniki, the mercy of God that was revealed…
March 28, 2017 “I Never Learned that in Catechism!” of Some Things We often Forget about Our Faith Half a decade ago, the few converts to Orthodoxy were usually individuals who wanted to marry an ethnic Orthodox Christian. Catechetical preparation for reception…
March 27, 2017 The Ladder to the Kingdom of Heaven Living in this world, we are searching for the ways, which can lead us to eternal life . God says: “I am…
March 27, 2017 Proper Clerical Dress and Attire In issue no. 6 of The Russian Pastor, an article by Archpriest Boris Kizenko, “Do not associate yourself with this age,” was printed. There…
March 25, 2017 A Discourse in Iconography by St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco Iconography began on the day our Lord Jesus Christ pressed a cloth to His face and imprinted His divine-human image thereon. According to tradition,…
March 24, 2017 Holy Scripture In The Orthodox Church The Bible is the book of the Church. We therefore read Holy Scripture, not as isolated individuals, but as members of the Church. In…
March 23, 2017 A Forgiveness Sermon on Forgiveness Sunday The Great Lent begins. It is the most important period of the church life, as well as the spiritual life of a faithful person….
March 23, 2017 The Proper Understanding and Use of Antidoron Question: Please help me to understand the significance of antidoron. How should one receive it and handle it? If one takes it home during…
March 21, 2017 “Seek the Lord”: an Interview with Nun Juliania, the Precentor of the Festive Choir of St.Elisabeth Convent The Festive Choir of St Elisabeth Convent celebrates its 20th anniversary. It is a noteworthy date – a date to remember. There will be…