Orthodox Life

Why doesn't the Orthodox Church reunite with the Catholic and the Oriental Churchs

From time to time people ask, "If we all believe in Christ, why can't the Orthodox, Catholics, and Oriental Orthodox be one Church again?". The question sounds simple, but it... Read more...

Can God Forgive My Sins? The Orthodox Teaching on Repentance and Divine Mercy

Is my sin too great to be forgiven? What is the unforgivable sin Christ spoke of? The Orthodox Church explains repentance and God's mercy. Read more...

Confession in the Orthodox Church: The Sacrament of Healing

Why must we confess our sins aloud? What makes confession the path of healing in the Orthodox Church? Read more...

Practical Guide to Orthodox Priesthood and Monasticism

Every true vocation begins with God's call and the Church's confirmation. In Orthodoxy we do not "choose a career"; we answer a calling and submit it to the judgment of... Read more...

The Sacraments of the Orthodox Church: The Holy Mysteries

What are the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church, and why do they matter? Understanding how each Mystery leads the believer to salvation. Read more...

Why Do Orthodox Christians Pray to the Saints?

Why do Orthodox Christians ask the saints for help instead of going straight to God? Read more...

What Is the Orthodox Understanding of the Holy Trinity?

How can God be one and yet three? This is the Orthodox explanation of the Holy Trinity - the mystery of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Read more...

Orthodox Pilgrimage

What is an Orthodox Pilgrimage? Why do Christians leave to visit holy places? Which sites to visit, how do you prepare, and what should you do once you arrive? Read more...

Why Orthodox Christians Don’t Celebrate Halloween

Can Christians celebrate Halloween or is it a doorway to spiritual danger? Can a Christian join a feast of darkness and mockery of death? The Orthodox Church calls the faithful... Read more...

Why Do Orthodox Worship Icons?

People often accuse the Orthodox Church of "worshipping icons". This is one of the most common misunderstandings about our faith. The truth is simple: Orthodox Christians do not worship wood... Read more...

Orthodox Churches Explained: Greek, Russian, Serbian & More

If you are new to Orthodoxy, you will quickly notice different names: Greek, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Antiochian, and more. Many people get confused and think these are "different churches",... Read more...

Catechism in the Orthodox Church

Before anyone becomes Orthodox, the Church receives them first as a catechumen. This is not a formality, it's a holy time of preparation. The catechism is the doorway and not... Read more...