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“This is the day the Lord has made; let us greatly rejoice and be glad therein.” (Psalms...
As Fr. Seraphim Rose once wrote, the difference between Orthodoxy and heterodoxy is most apparent in that the Orthodox Church (in Her Saints) is able to discern the spirits. Moreover, discernment of the...
Whether you are an experienced homeschooler or just an inquirer, this is the conference for you!
The basis for modern Catholic-Orthodox dialogue, the decree [on Ecumenism of Vatican II] established the principle of real, if imperfect, communion between Christians and their churches and communities. - by John Long, S.J.
Journey to Life: Baptized into Christ in the Orthodox Church
The Miraculous Journey from Lutheranism, through eastern religions, to Orthodoxy
The miraculous journey from Lutheranism, through eastern religions, to the Orthodox Church.
This story has so much to teach us all – but especially Orthodox bishops and priests. In this video one sees the...
Heavenly Psalmody from Mt. Athos: The Universal Glory / Την Παγκόσμιον Δόξαν
Blessed Elder Ephraim of Xeropotamou / ο Μακαριστός Γέρων Εφραίμ Ξηροποταμινός
Prospective Theology Students: Sign up for a Pilgrimage to Mt. Athos from July 6-18, 2018!
Dear Friends,
We will (once again) be hosting a summer retreat and pilgrimage to Thessaloniki and Mt. Athos for present, past or future students of theology (roughly ages 19-30), including those only considering the priesthood or attending seminary.
There are up to 15 spots available for this 12 day intensive program which will include:
- A five day pilgrimage to Mount Athos,...
The Patristic View of the Baptism of Heretics
Excerpt from the Synaxarion (Lives of the Saints) of the Orthodox Church and the Procatecheis of St. Cyril of Jerusalem
SYNAXARION for December 7th
Verse
The woman hated the doctrine of the wicked-minded * Wondrously she endured burning. O what manliness!
On December seventh, we celebrate the memory of a certain Orthodox woman of Rome. Her name is unknown to us, but we must surely call her blessed. In the year 474, the Arians raised up a terrible persecution...
A Public Statement on Orthodox Deaconesses
by Concerned Clergy and Laity [UPDATED: 56 signatories]
Note: You can add your name to the statement on the AOIUSA website.
The Patriarchate of Alexandria’s appointment of six “deaconesses” in the Congo in February 2017 has prompted calls in some corners for other local churches to follow suit. In particular, a group of Orthodox liturgical scholars has issued an open statement of support for Alexandria, declaring that the “restoration of the female diaconate is such that neither doctrinal issues nor authoritative precedents...
UPDATE: Uncut Mountain Press Fund-Raising Campaign a TOTAL SUCCESS
Go Fund Campaign Raises $17,100 in just over 10 Days to Re-Launch the Publishing Work of UMP
ANNOUNCEMENT from Fr. Peter Heers, Director of Uncut Mountain Press
WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL!
A heart-felt THANK YOU to all who helped UMP raise over $17,000!
Within just over 10 days, 109 faithful souls raised $17,100 to re-launch the publishing of the...
The Moscow Patriarchate on The “Council” of Crete
Resolutions of the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church (29TH NOVEMBER – 2ND DECEMBER 2017)
Excerpts:
37. The Bishops’ Council approves the evaluation of the Council of First Hierarchs and bishops of ten Local Orthodox Churches which took place on the island of Crete from 18th to 26th June 2016 which is contained in the decision of the Holy Synod of 15th June 2016 (Journal
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