September 30, 2019 The Ablution of the Cross An unusual ceremony takes place in cathedrals and big temples during the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord: a bishop…
September 25, 2019 Why Do We Not Keep the Old Testament Feasts? St. Paul was once intent upon visiting his new convert church in Corinth, and wrote them that he intended to visit them after passing…
September 25, 2019 10 Reasons Bivocational Ministry Matters “I didn’t come to seminary to be a bivocational minister, to have to get another kind of job,” my student told me. I may…
September 20, 2019 “Blessing”: Does It Actually Mean Anything? In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. Today I would like to speak…
September 20, 2019 Reception of Non-Orthodox Christians in the Practice of the Russian Church The Orthodox Church is the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. As a pillar and ground of the truth (cf. 1 Timothy 3:15), which…
September 18, 2019 Do Orthodox Christians Need Sports? We need sports to work and fight – at least to fight with ourselves. Also, to transform a band of young bullies into a…
September 17, 2019 Principles for Presbyteras in the Parish This piece practically wrote itself in my head all in a few moments. I’ve never been a big fan of these alliterated lists, and…
September 16, 2019 Not Like Religion – the Christian Calendar The idea that Christianity is not a religion comes as a surprise to many, since Christianity shares many external features with the religions of…
September 16, 2019 How Should Baptism Be Performed: By Full Immersion or by Sprinkling? Speaking of the correct baptismal practice: by immersion or by sprinkling, it is worth pointing out the following. For one thing, the word “baptism”…
September 13, 2019 Why Can’t an Orthodox Christian Wear a Red Thread on His Hand? Unfortunately, there are many people today who put a red thread on their hands to protect themselves from malice, evil eye, envy, hatred, etc….
September 13, 2019 Why Do Monks Run The Church? Nina: Hello, Vladimir, I promised one guy I’d give a qualified answer. I ask for your help. Maybe you could ask someone reputable… The…
September 13, 2019 Why Orthodox Christians Celebrate the New Year on the First of September The first day of September is celebrated as the Ecclesiastical or Church New Year by Orthodox Christians. It is also a day marked by…
