The Holy Altar
There really is no more sacred place in an Orthodox Church than the Altar where the Liturgical Services are celebrated. When a Church is built, the altar is co...
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Resources for those Interested in Orthodoxy
I am always on the hunt for resources to help people get a better understanding of the Orthodox faith. However, I am always a little skiddish in suggesting res...
Orthodox English Translation
When St. Herman and the other monks from the Valaam Monastery brought the Orthodox Faith to North America they brought that faith in the Russian language. They...
Theotokos our Mother and our Model
As an Orthodox Christian, I have a deep devotion to the Mother of God. The Theotokos takes a prominent place in our Churches and also in our spiritual life. H...
Acts of God
Over the weekend it was announced that the extremely large Ponderosa fire, presently burning in California, was coming very close to the Monastery of St. John o...
The New Soviet League of Militant Godless
Editor: This article should put into perspective why the Orthodox Christian in Russia reacted the way they did to this incident. We have to remember the past o...
Sermon ~ The Miracle of Forgiveness
A boy one went out of his home to do something his parents felt was wrong. He was involved in an accident and lost both of his legs. When his parents saw him,...
Practical Tips for Orthodox Living
1) Prayers are said morning and evening, either together as a family or individually. 2) A blessing (grace, we called it) is said by the head of the family befo...
Morning Prayer
Thanks be to you O God that I have risen this day To the rising of this life itself. O God of every gift, A day of new beginnings given. Help me to avoid every ...