The schism between the east and the west is a complex subject and should not be limited to political relations between the bishops and emperors but should emphasize the cultivating factors of the cultures at large and how the cultures infected the ... Read more about When the West Left – 11th Century Schism
Modernism
Reformed Calvinist Converts to Orthodoxy
By Allison Sailer Bennett I grew up in a fundamentalist “Bible church” that loved God and had a clear desire to serve him, but I questioned why my church was so isolated from other Christians. By the time I graduated from high school I found ... Read more about Reformed Calvinist Converts to Orthodoxy
Confession of Faith Against Ecumenism
From a Convention of Orthodox Clergymen and Monks Greece, April 2009 Those of us who by the Grace of God have been raised with the dogmas of piety and who follow in everything the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, believe that: The ... Read more about Confession of Faith Against Ecumenism
On Modesty Today
Modesty and Girl Power, By Jodi Anna I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want: for beauty to regain its former glory and for women to not feel the pressure to rate themselves and each other based on sexual desirability. I know, ... Read more about On Modesty Today
Orthodox Tradition Essential Within Modern Culture
It is really no strange phenomenon that the Orthodox Church continues to offer the rich traditions that have been handed down over the centuries. Although, I have heard many Orthodox and non-Orthodox speak as if many of our traditions are optional ... Read more about Orthodox Tradition Essential Within Modern Culture
On the Modernization of Men’s and Women’s Appearance
The question of the appropriateness of long hair and beards is frequently put to traditional Orthodox clergy. A comprehensive article appeared in Orthodox Life concerning clergy dress in the J./F. 1991 issue. At this time we would like to address the ... Read more about On the Modernization of Men’s and Women’s Appearance
Be Not Conformed
And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. (Rom. 12:2) Some time ago I accepted a parish that had many third- and ... Read more about Be Not Conformed
Christian Education Crucial to our Times
Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk: “In Order to Face the Challenges of Modernity We Must be Highly Educated” Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) Feb 12th, 2012 // No Comment Sermon delivered by Bishop Hilarion of Vienna and Austria during the ... Read more about Christian Education Crucial to our Times
God Made Wine
Does the Bible teach that Jesus drank wine? Was he a Nazarite? In the Old Testament Grain and wine were a symbol of God’s blessing and abundance to Israel (Ps 4:7; Prov.3:10). Ps 104:15 “And wine that makes glad the heart of man, oil to make ... Read more about God Made Wine