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Pascha; a Reminiscence from the Gulag

[Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days ]

Pascha; a Reminiscence from the Gulag

This letter from Bishop Maxim of Serpukhov, a Russian priest, is a moving testament to the resilience and cheerfulness of interned clergy during tremendous oppression. The Paschal context of his letter is poignant for us this week.

Holy Saturday and the Harrowing of Hell

[Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days ]

Holy Saturday and the Harrowing of Hell

Robert Arakaki

Today Hades cried out groaning: “Would that I had not received the One born of Mary; for He came upon me and loosed my power. He shattered the gates of brass; the souls, which I held captive of old, as God He raised up.” Glory O Lord to Your Cross and Your Resurrection.

Why do Christians not Celebrate Jewish Feasts?

[Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days ]

Why do Christians not Celebrate Jewish Feasts?

The feasts of the Jewish liturgical calendar are biblical commemorations, either being commanded by God in the Bible to be observed or otherwise commemorating a biblical event. Why then do Christians not celebrate them?

Hymn of Kassiani the Nun

[Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days ]

Hymn of Kassiani the Nun

This Byzantine hymn for Holy Tuesday was sung by Margo and David Sinkevitch at St.Catherine Church, the OCA representation in Moscow.

Plucking the TULIP (2) – An Eastern Orthodox Critique of the Reformed Doctrine of Predestination

[Theology]

Plucking the TULIP (2) – An Eastern Orthodox Critique of the Reformed Doctrine of Predestination

In this posting I will be critiquing TULIP as an overall theological system first by discussing how TULIP developed from Augustine’s theology. Then, I will discuss how TULIP’s denial of human free will is consequential for Christology and our understanding of the Trinity. I will also show how the Orthodox approach to the Trinity provides an understanding of salvation that allows for free will and genuine love.

The Triumphal Entry – Palm Sunday

[Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days ]

The Triumphal Entry – Palm Sunday

Early Christians viewed Jesus’ death and resurrection from the standpoint of Christus Victor (Christ the Conqueror). But all too often we forget or overlook that Jesus Christ is unlike worldly conquerors.

Lazarus Is Risen! Truly He Is Risen!

[Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

Lazarus Is Risen! Truly He Is Risen!

It perhaps may sound quite odd to our Orthodox Christian ears if on the Saturday of Lazarus, we were to greet each other with the words: “Lazarus is risen! Truly he is risen!” Naturally, no liturgical prescription or precedent exists for this.

Into the Christian Closet

[Orthodoxy Today]

Into the Christian Closet

Good job, Social Justice Warriors. You have destroyed a man’s business.

Why a Russian Orthodox church in Baltimore celebrates Easter at an Elkridge cemetery

[Orthodoxy Around the World]

Why a Russian Orthodox church in Baltimore celebrates Easter at an Elkridge cemetery

When most have already polished off their jelly beans and Cadbury Creme Eggs, members of Eastern Orthodox churches will just begin their full week of celebration.

Business owners show support for repealing gay rights law

[Orthodoxy Today]

Business owners show support for repealing gay rights law

"This ordinance is the antithesis of fairness," Hardy said, adding that the bill infringes on religious freedoms and may be unconstitutional.

Defender of the (Eastern) faith

[Suffering Church]

Defender of the (Eastern) faith

Prince Charles has a new obsession as strong as his passions for ecology and architecture. He is refusing to stand idly by as Christians are driven out of the Middle East

Giving God’s Love: An Interview with Maria Shelley, Director of Ministries (Holy Trinity Church, Columbia, SC)

[Orthodoxy Today]

Giving God’s Love: An Interview with Maria Shelley, Director of Ministries (Holy Trinity Church, Columbia, SC)

Our newest interview series is meant to highlight the work of those people who have been called by God to assist his Holy Church as pastoral assistants/Youth Ministry directors .