November 23, 2017 214 0 What Makes Thanksgiving So Orthodox? There is no “feast” that seems more “American” than Thanksgiving. Many of us Orthodox also recognize this holiday in some sort of way. Usually…
October 4, 2017 419 0 The Parallel between the Star Wars Movies and Orthodox Christianity Remember in the Star Wars movies, how various emotions were able to throw different characters over to “the Dark Side of the Force”? Anger,…
September 14, 2017 589 1 How Do They Make Orthodox Icons for the Blind? An exhibition that takes place in the Museum of Icons is for people, no matter how they read the information – either with their…
May 26, 2017 799 0 An Orthodox Approach to Food and Eating Disorders At first glance, considering food in the context of Orthodox spirituality and practice may seem inappropriate. But closer examination indicates, in fact, a…
January 3, 2017 2981 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,…
August 4, 2016 404 2 Famous Icon Painters: Simon Ushakov In the history of Old Russian iconography Simon Ushakov is associated with the last period of art of the Moscow Russia. Both his creativity…
July 11, 2016 11497 1 The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul: the Maps of the Apostles’ Travels Saint Apostles Peter and Paul have been honored since the day of their execution. The place where they were buried was sacred for the…
July 5, 2016 677 1 On Wearing Black Cassocks Where does the orthodox tradition on wearing black long cassocks come from and what is their purpose? Here is a wonderful article that discusses…
June 28, 2016 480 2 Famous Icon Painters: Andrei Rublev Andrei Rublev, a famous medieval painter of orthodox icons and frescos, is considered the pride and glory of Russian culture. The name of Rublev…
