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Orthodox Tradition Essential Within Modern Culture

Posted on April 8, 2012

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

Filed Under: Asceticism, Modernism

On the Modernization of Men’s and Women’s Appearance

Posted on April 6, 2012

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

Filed Under: Modernism

Be Not Conformed

Posted on April 5, 2012

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

Filed Under: Modernism

On Being Poor in America

Posted on April 1, 2012

"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

Filed Under: Philanthropy

The Just of Monarchy

Posted on February 14, 2012

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

Filed Under: Empire

Christian Education Crucial to our Times

Posted on February 14, 2012

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

Filed Under: Modernism

Orthodox Monarchy Applied

Posted on February 8, 2012

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

Filed Under: Empire

Book Review of Defending [St.] Constantine

Posted on February 8, 2012

  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

Filed Under: Empire

World-wide Political Scene

Posted on February 7, 2012

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

Filed Under: Spiritual

Our Name and Our Purpose

Posted on February 4, 2012

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

Filed Under: About Us

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