September 6, 2017 1891 1 Understanding the Mystery and Meaning of the Eighth Day The Church preserves its identity thoroughly. 2000 years that passed did not manage to change the Gospel. It remains the same good news and…
September 1, 2017 1568 0 25 Quotes by St. John Chrysostom If you cannot find Christ in the beggar at the church door, you will not find Him in the chalice. Prayer is the…
July 31, 2017 122 0 Suggestions of Athonite Elders Concerning Children’s Confession Hieromonk Pavel is an archondar of Dionysiou Monastery. For many years, he gives guidance to hundreds of laypeople who come from Greece, Cyprus and…
July 25, 2017 283 0 Key Facts and Ideas about Repentance The Illness and the Cure Christianity without repentance is hypocritical, a mockery, even dangerous. It claims what is not rightfully ours, forgiveness without…
July 20, 2017 82 1 Royal Inadequacies of the Royal Priesthood “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”–Psalm 133:1 While there are many wonderful and holy pastors who labor in…
June 30, 2017 5779 0 Why Do Orthodox Christians Have their Homes Blessed? Begin Everything with Prayer Since we are reminded in Scripture to begin whatever we do with prayer, it has been the practice of…
June 20, 2017 153 0 The Concept of “Economy” in the Orthodox Church Unlike secular law, or Mosaic law, the purpose of the Church’s law is the spiritual perfection of her members. Mere application of the letter…
May 4, 2017 2607 1 20 Rules for Altar Servers from St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco A list of the rules for young altar servers composed by Archbishop John of Shanghai: 1) To serve in the sanctuary, it is necessary…
May 4, 2017 185 1 The History of the New Testament Canon from the Apostolic Church to the Present All Christians agree that Scripture is the heart of the Christian tradition. However, what they mean by this affirmation often differs. To shed light…
April 13, 2017 48 0 The Great and Holy Thursday: Establishing the Perfect Eucharistic Life Two events shape the Liturgy of the Great and Holy Thursday: the Last Supper and the betrayal of Jesus by Judas. The Last Supper…