July 2, 2024 “We Didn’t Hold a Grudge Against God despite the Shock”: A Story of a Terrible Diagnosis, Acceptance, and a Miracle Once, my wife Elena went for a routine scan at 30 weeks pregnant. By then, we already had one healthy child, everything was going…
July 2, 2024 The Mountain that Bears the Lord’s Footprint The land where the Lord Jesus Christ lived and ministered—known as the Holy Land or Palestine—holds numerous sacred sites for Christians. One such site…
June 4, 2024 The Roots of Sunday as a Day of Rest and Worship Why do Orthodox Christians customarily attend church on Sundays? What historical and religious significance does Sunday hold? How is it connected with the Resurrection,…
May 23, 2024 Can Work Ruin a Feast Day? Insights from Elder Paisios In today’s fast-paced world, people are increasingly burdened by the hustle and bustle of daily responsibilities. Amid the rush to accomplish everything on our…
May 10, 2024 Three Days Preceding Pascha: Insights into Holy Week Is everything in the Gospel account of Holy Week, from Christ’s crucifixion to His resurrection, perfectly clear? Many have questions and uncertainties about these…
April 23, 2024 “May my Prayer be Set before You…” Exploring a Lenten Chant Many appreciate the Great Lenten singing of Psalm 141, “May my prayer be set before You,” which has become a standalone part of the…
April 23, 2024 2024 Secret Angel Christmas Charity Campaign Results Continuing a cherished tradition, our Christmas charity campaign, “Secret Angel,” was held once again through our catalogue. From November 1 to January 31, we…
April 9, 2024 ‘Alleluia’: Exploring the Depth of the Shortest Doxology In our exploration of divine service, we turn our focus today to one of the shortest praise hymns, “Alleluia,” a familiar yet profound acclamation…
March 26, 2024 Exploring the Lenten Triodion: A Journey through Penitence and Joy During Lent, church services take on a distinctive aura, marked by unique chants and texts that immerse us in a reflective, penitential state while…
March 12, 2024 From Aristocrat to Ascetic: The Disguised Path of Saint Anastasia In the solemn period of Lent, the Church calls us toward fasting and ascetic living. Asceticism, at its core, is the pursuit of spiritual…
February 27, 2024 Exploring the Essence of Praising God Why do we engage in praising God, and does He necessitate our adoration? Among the multifaceted aspects of prayer, glorifying God stands out, yet…
February 13, 2024 Navigating the Path to Confession after Grave Sins What steps should one take after committing sins that weigh heavily on the conscience, leading to avoidance of confession? It’s a dilemma faced by…
