January 19, 2017 288 0 Understanding The Theophany Icon From the first century of the Christian Church, there has always been “The Festival of Lights”. In the depth of Midwinter, this feast celebrated…
January 17, 2017 76 1 Ministry Update: The Church in Honor of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco The building of the church in honor of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco is continued on the territory of St. Elisabeth Convent….
January 11, 2017 330 0 Iconographic Analysis of the Icon of The Nativity of Christ The most wise Lord comes to be born, Receiving hospitality from His own creatures. Let us also receive Him, That this divine Child in…
January 11, 2017 87 0 The Techniques and Details: Creating Orthodox Icons An excerpt from the book “Techniques of Icon and Wall Painting, Pt. 3” by Aidan Hart. It may be impossible for you to…
January 10, 2017 256 1 Astrology is Astrolatry: Christian view on Astrology “When our soul departs from life, we shall not be accused because we have not worked miracles, or have not been theologians, or have…
January 4, 2017 936 0 Seven Announcements of Archangel Gabriel Archangel Gabriel is mentioned several times in the Holy Scripture as a Heavenly messenger, sent by God to announce people about His plans on…
January 3, 2017 2722 0 What Is the Meaning of Domes in Orthodox Architecture? Orthodox churches generally take one of several shapes that have a particular mystical significance. The most common shape is an oblong or rectangular shape,…