December 11, 2017 What is the Significance of the Iconostasis and Curtain in the Orthodox Christian Church? In an Orthodox church there is no thing or action which does not carry meaning of spiritual weight. Even the iconostasis and curtain over…
December 7, 2017 A Brief Overview of Liturgical Colors in the Orthodox Church I love the change of liturgical colors because it helps mark the seasons with a different focus so quickly and beautifully. But one in…
December 6, 2017 Why Do We Light Oil Lamps and Candles In Front of Relics and Icons? Below are two explanation by St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite and St. Nikolai Velimirovich as to why we light oil lamps and candles before relics…
December 5, 2017 5 Ways to Fight Against Pornography: An Orthodox Christian Perspective According to surveys, nearly one-third of Orthodox Christian teens are unsure whether pornography is right or wrong. This is approximately the same number as…
December 1, 2017 The Start of the Nativity Fast: Why do we fast from foods? We have begun the joyous and holy Nativity Fast. The fast begins on November 28, or forty days before the Nativity in the flesh…
November 29, 2017 If You Want to Become Fluent in Orthodox Christianity… Someone once said that “worship” is a verb. I actually think it’s a language. — Over the years, I’ve found myself studying a variety…
November 24, 2017 Why Do Orthodox Christians Use Leavened Bread? Q: Why do the Orthodox use leavened bread since leaven is a symbol of sin? Is not Christ’s Body sinless? A: Orthodox Christians…
November 20, 2017 The Orthodox View on Sabbath and Sunday Q: Is the Orthodox view that Sabbath has been transferred to Sunday? What is an Orthodox view on Sabbath? A: The Orthodox believe…
November 2, 2017 Five Questions about Holy Communion 1. “Frequent Communion is bad for you.” This statement must be qualified. While the point of our lives as Christians is to enter into…
October 31, 2017 12 Things to Know before Visiting an Orthodox Church Orthodox worship is different! Some of these differences are apparent, if perplexing, from the first moment you walk in a church. Others become…
October 30, 2017 Daily Cycle or Hours of Prayer in the Orthodox Church … It is practical, however, to pause for a minute at these times to say a short prayer such as the Jesus Prayer or…
October 27, 2017 Why More African Americans Are Turning to the Orthodox Church The African-American community is being drawn to Orthodox Christianity, inspired by its roots in Africa, claims to authenticity, and reverence to black saints. …
