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
On Being Poor in America
"There was even something more in addition to these evils, namely that his [Lazarus] reputation was slandered by foolish people. For most people, when they see someone in hunger, chronic illness, and the extremes of misfortune, do not even allow him ... Read more about On Being Poor in America
The Just of Monarchy
The Gospel narrative and doctrine is a narrative and doctrine based on kingship! From the very beginning of humanity itself God desired for man to be unified in a very particular way, revolving around a very particular objective. This objective was ... Read more about The Just of Monarchy
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
Orthodox Monarchy Applied
THE ORTHODOX CHURCH AND SOCIETY. PART I: HISTORIC ROOTS OF CHURCH-STATE RELATIONS Igumen Phillip Ryabykh, the Moscow Patriarchate representative at the European Union, offers a fascinating look at the Orthodox Church and society in this interview ... Read more about Orthodox Monarchy Applied
Book Review of Defending [St.] Constantine
Tell me the history of the church and I can tell you your theology. Church history is not neutral but is shaped by our theological beliefs. This is especially the case with Emperor Constantine: to many Evangelicals and ... Read more about Book Review of Defending [St.] Constantine
World-wide Political Scene
Here we will be writing and publishing articles on politics and their application and/or antithesis to Christian community. ... Read more about World-wide Political Scene
Our Name and Our Purpose
Sobornost (Собо́рность) is a term coined by the Russian Church, meaning "Spiritual community of many jointly living people." The term has been used to underline the need for cooperation between people at the expense of individualism on the basis to ... Read more about Our Name and Our Purpose