The Holy Martyr Nikita

On September 15th, the Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of the Holy Martyr Nikita, a courageous champion of the faith whose life and martyrdom continue to inspire the faithful to this day. His unwavering commitment to Christ, even unto death,…

All Religions Are Paths Leading to the Same Place

The “Archbishop of America”, Elpidophoros, speaking some time ago (July 15, 2021) in New York at the International Religious Freedom Summit, said that “all religions are myriad paths leading to the same place. When you elevate one religion above all…

St. Eufrosynos the Cook

Orthodox Christian saints can be found in the synaxarion that are kings, martyrs, and hierarchs who have dedicated their lives to God. However, there are also saints who lived in quiet simplicity, dedicating themselves to humble tasks, yet reaching the…

Discourse on the Nativity of the Theotokos

by Divine power, the servile and subservient (in the law) are transformed into the light and free (in grace), so that we are not "in bondage to the elements of the world" (Gal 4:3) and not in a condition under the slavish yoke of the letter of the law.

The Holy Prophet Moses the God-seer

Tomorrow, Orthodox Christians celebrate the memory of the great Prophet Moses, a towering figure in the history of salvation and one of the most revered prophets. His life, rich in divine encounters and profound leadership, offers us a glimpse into…

Holy Land Russian True Orthodox Church

ΜΙΑ ΣΥΝΤΟΜΗ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΡΓΟΕ (RTOC)

Ὑπὸ Βλαδιμήρου Μός Ἡ Γνησία Ὀρθόδοξος Ἐκκλησία τῆς Ρωσίας (ἄλλο ὄνομά της εἶναι ἡ Κατακομβικὴ Ἐκκλησία) ἄρχισε τὴν ὀργανωμένη ὕπαρξή της ὡς συνέχεια τῆς Τοπικῆς Ρωσικῆς Ἐκκλησίας στὰ τέλη τῆς δεκαετίας τοῦ 1920 /ἀρχὲς τῆς δεκαετίας τοῦ 1930, ὡς ἀποτέλεσμα…

Basilica of Saint Symeon the Stylite (Feastday September 1)

by Elias Khoury And a blessed New Ecclesiastical Year to All! The Basilica of Saint Symeon is one of the oldest surviving church complexes in the world, founded in the 5th century. It is located approximately 30 kilometres northwestern of Aleppo, Syria.…

The Divine Liturgy: Structure and Meaning in True Orthodoxy

The Divine Liturgy, often called the “mystery of mysteries,” lies at the very heart of the Orthodox Christian faith. It is much more than a ritual; it is the living, dynamic encounter between God and His people. Every element, every…