Dating back to the first millennium, the “Three Bar Cross” has served the Orthodox Church across the entire world. The top bar of the cross represents the mockery Christ received as He was taunted as “King of the Jews.” An Eastern Orthodox ... Read more about The Three Bar Cross
Asceticism
On Death To The World!
Climbing out of the Confusion As time goes by throughout the Church age, more and more layers of half-truths and lies rise up to completely burry and surround us. We are left with bits and pieces of the Gospel, whereas to become a completely ... Read more about On Death To The World!
A Truly Orthodox Perspective of Marriage
Having been married only a year and a half, I’ve recently come to the conclusion that marriage isn’t for me. Now before you start making assumptions, keep reading. I met my wife in high school when we were 15 years old. We were friends for ten ... Read more about A Truly Orthodox Perspective of Marriage
On Monks, Clergy and Laity – By Elder Paisios
Before I refer to my limited experience with beginner monks, it would be good to offer some counsel for their edification while they are, for one reason or the other, still found in the world. Perhaps this meagre assistance will strengthen them for ... Read more about On Monks, Clergy and Laity – By Elder Paisios
Jovinian Heresy Much Like that of Modernism Today!
Jovinian, or Jovinianus, (died A.D.405) was an opponent of Christian asceticism in the 4th century and was condemned as a heretic at synods convened in Rome under Pope Siricius and in Milan by St Ambrose in 393.[1] Our information about him is ... Read more about Jovinian Heresy Much Like that of Modernism Today!
St John Chrysostom on Marriage
John Chrysostom’s Discovery of the Blessings & Mysteries of Marriage byMike Aquilina When a man publishes so much—we have some 700 sermons and 246 letters of St. John Chrysostom’s, plus biblical commentaries, moral discourses, and ... Read more about St John Chrysostom on Marriage
Russian Orthodox Call for “Self Sufficient” Economy
A leading official of the Russian Orthodox Church questioned “market fundamentalism” and said that “it is necessary to transfer from [an] economy of growth to [an] economy of self-sufficiency,” according to a report by the Russian news agency ... Read more about Russian Orthodox Call for “Self Sufficient” Economy
The Katskhi Pillar
Deep in the Caucasus region, where Western Asia and Eastern Europe meet, the small country of Georgia has a number of surprises. Not least is the Katskhi Pillar, a 130 feet high limestone monolith. Even more surprising than the monolith itself, ... Read more about The Katskhi Pillar
Pop Singer Transforms
Efi Sarri - The Greek Singer Transformed By A Monastery The following interview with Efi Sarri was recently conducted by "Down Town Cyprus" in the newspaper O Phileleutheros. Efi Sarri is one of the most popular singers in Greece who went through ... Read more about Pop Singer Transforms
A Brief History of Monasticism
From pre-Nicene times to our modern times, the monastics of the Church have kept us vigilant and sober, showing us that God does indeed call modern day John the Baptists’ and Paul the Apostles’. God calls these monks to live a life of purity not ... Read more about A Brief History of Monasticism