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August 1, 2022 / Books

The Sayings of Christ Not Found in the Gospels

September 3, 2022 / Church and the World The Teachings and Practices of the Coptic Orthodox Church

August 24, 2022 / Family and Children Two Parables and One Short Story about the Intricacies of Family Life

August 19, 2022 / Orthodox Wisdom St. Paisios the Athonite: “The Devil Enters a Person Who Has Dirt in His Heart.”

October 4, 2022

The Church Condemns Usury. Is It a Sin, Then, to Own a Bank Deposit?

Usury is a sin in the eyes of the church and also in the teachings of the Holy Scripture. The Bible condemns usury clearly…

September 30, 2022

If God Takes Away All That Is Dearest, He Gives Back Something Even More Precious for Humility. The Widow Who Founded the Monastery on Borodino Field

The life of Margarita Tuchkova (Naryshkina) assures us that love never dies, but survives our most bitter losses. It shows us how overcoming grief…

September 27, 2022

Curious Facts about the Cross

What Does the Image of a Cross with Branches Mean? At church, we can often see the image of the Cross of the Lord…

September 27, 2022

The Holy Cross, the Foundation and Centrepiece of God’s Truth

Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. (Matthew 24:5) The church tradition tells us about a…

September 23, 2022

Marrying with Wisdom: Insights from the Holy Fathers

Many have written extensively about marriage and family and offered some excellent advice. My aim is more modest. I will review some relevant thoughts…

September 20, 2022

Mary’s First and Final Sermon

It is the feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos. As we commemorate it at Church, let us recall her only sermon brought to…

September 16, 2022

What Do We Call a Waste of Time, and Why Is It a Sin?

We all recognise the value of time, but do not always spend it wisely. We often squander it on futile pursuits. Do activities like…

September 14, 2022

An Orthodox Student Who Defied Hitler and Was Glorified by the Church

To many, World War II is about victory over Nazi Germany, military prowess, battles and heroes. But the spiritual aspects of this war are…

September 13, 2022

Why Does the Church Celebrate the New Year on September 14?

The “canon” of celebrating New Year’s Eve on January 1 has firmly rooted itself in our minds. However, this is just one of…

September 11, 2022

Why Does Saint John the Baptist Appear in Icons with Two Heads and a Pair of Wings?

In icons, Saint John the Baptist often appears with wings behind his back and his severed head in his hands. What is the meaning…

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Maggie on Edith Piaf: Miraculous Healing and Conversion to Orthodoxy: “Well said, Dominic!!” Oct 4, 02:19
Graham on Antimension: Symbolism and Liturgical Practice: “Reader John, you quote this from Priest Andrey Chizhenko: “…Bishops, priests and deacons secretly gathered, despite the threat of execution.…” Oct 4, 00:26
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The Catalog of Good Deeds

Come with Me to Mount Athos

Mary’s First and Final Sermon

The Sayings of Christ Not Found in the Gospels

The Church Condemns Usury. Is It a Sin, Then, to Own a Bank Deposit?

If God Takes Away All That Is Dearest, He Gives Back Something Even More Precious for Humility. The Widow Who Founded the Monastery on Borodino Field

Curious Facts about the Cross

The Holy Cross, the Foundation and Centrepiece of God’s Truth

Marrying with Wisdom: Insights from the Holy Fathers

Mary’s First and Final Sermon

What Do We Call a Waste of Time, and Why Is It a Sin?

An Orthodox Student Who Defied Hitler and Was Glorified by the Church

Why Does the Church Celebrate the New Year on September 14?

Why Does Saint John the Baptist Appear in Icons with Two Heads and a Pair of Wings?

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