On August 16, the Church celebrates the feast of the Orthodox calendar: the Holy Image of our Lord Jesus Christ “Not Made by Hands”—often called the Holy Napkin or Mandylion. According to the ancient tradition, King Abgar of Edessa, suffering…
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A Treasure Uncovered: First English Translation of Athonite New Martyrs’ Lives Published
It is a rare and joyous occasion when a genuine treasure of our Orthodox Faith is brought out of obscurity and made available to the faithful. Today, we are thrilled to announce just such an event: the first-ever English publication…
İMAN BİLDİRGEMİZ; (What We Believe in the Turkish Language)
Kutsal, Hayat Veren ve Bölünmez Teslis’in, Baba, Oğul ve Kutsal Ruh’un, tek Tanrı’nın adıyla. Âmin! Biz, görünen ve görünmeyen her şeyin Yaratıcısı olan, Baba, Oğul ve Kutsal Ruh’ta bilinen, özde bir ve bölünmez Teslis olan tek Tanrı’ya inanıyoruz. Kutsal İznik-İstanbul…
En qué creemos (What we believe in Spanish)
En el nombre de la Santa Trinidad dadora de vida e indivisa: Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios. ¡Amén! Creemos en un solo Dios, Creador del cielo y de la tierra, de todas las cosas visibles e invisibles,…
What the enemies of Christ sought in former times…
In the early Christian centuries, whoever confessed Christ was put to death by the idolatrous kings immediately, with torture. Now, however, the persecution of Christianity—meaning Orthodoxy—is more wicked and more deceitful, and it cloaks the Orthodox Christians with talk of…
The Better Part of Valour Is Discretion: Shakespeare and the Orthodox Path of Courage
“The better part of Valour is Discretion.” — William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part I In Shakespeare’s history play, Sir John Falstaff delivers this line partly in jest, excusing his retreat from a fight. Yet, if we look past the humor,…
Святой великомученик и целитель Пантелеимон — Врач душ и телес
27 июля Святая Православная Церковь празднует память святого великомученика и целителя Пантелеимона, одного из самых любимых и чудотворных святых во всей христианской традиции. Его имя — Пантелеимон, что значит «всемилостивый», и вся его жизнь, исполненная самоотверженного служения и страданий за…
Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer – The Physician of Soul and Body
On July 27, the Holy Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Unmercenary, one of the most beloved and wonderworking saints in the Christian world. His name means “all-merciful,” and indeed, his life and martyrdom…
A Hidden Saint for Our Times: Announcing the Life & Akathist Hymn of St. Panaretos of Paphos
It is with joy that we share something new with you today—a spiritual treasure that we hope will be a source of encouragement for us all. Many of us are familiar with the great saints of the Orthodox Church, but…
Out, Out, Brief Candle! A True Orthodox Reflection on Death, Judgment, and the Hope of the Resurrection
“Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more.” — Macbeth, Act V, Scene V When Macbeth utters these bleak words upon…