September 28, 2018 “Russian Amish”: Who Are Old Believers in Orthodox Church? Editor’s Note: The Amish have been capturing the imagination of Americans for decades, challenging the status quo with their utter rejection of the ‘goods’…
September 28, 2018 Can I Wear а Medallion Instead of the Cross and Why? Medallions, pendants, and bracelets with images of the saints: there are so many products in some church stores! How should we treat them? Shall…
September 27, 2018 Parable of the Day: How Can a Life after Birth Be Possible? There were two twins in a mother’s womb. After the conception, they looked at one another and exclaimed happily, “It’s great to be alive!”…
September 27, 2018 Three Personal Stories About the Miraculous Power of the Cross For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God….
September 27, 2018 “The Cross-Bearers Without the Cross”: Who Carries His Cross and Who Doesn’t? Metropolitan Anthony (Pakanic) tries to explain who really carries his cross and who does not. With the Cross Carrying our own crosses…
September 26, 2018 How to Explain that the Veneration of the Cross Is not Idolatry? Question: How would you answer a Protestant who considered our veneration of the Cross (bowing down before it and kissing it) to be idolatry? …
September 26, 2018 Parable of the Day: The Greedy Monk There was a tradition in a monastery in Greece to give the brothers some money for hard work. Monks in a monastery are referred…
September 26, 2018 The Problem of Children’s Confession and Fasting Before Communion Most of us are familiar with the main principle of parenting: leading with your personal example. What should you do if you are far…
September 25, 2018 This Fall the Monastic Choir of St. Elisabeth Convent Comes to England with Its Charitable Concerts On SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 7, 2018 the MONASTIC CHOIR of St Elisabeth Convent will have another charitable concert tour. The sisters will present…
September 25, 2018 Spiritual Father’s Advice: Should I Become a Therapist? Question: Good afternoon, Father Andrew. I would like to know if the Orthodox Church approves of Gestalt therapy because I plan to specialise in…
September 25, 2018 A Word of Spiritual Advice from Mount Athos Labour as Prayer Your Convent helps many people. We pray that the Lord empowers you to keep up your good work because it is…
September 25, 2018 Why Do Some People Leave the Orthodox Church? As a priest, I am always concerned about why people leave the Orthodox Faith. Over the years, I have noticed that the problem may…
