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How to Set Up a Prayer Corner in an Orthodox Home

Learn how to set up an Orthodox prayer corner at home: icons, candles, holy water, Bible, and prayer ropes - the heart of every Orthodox family. Read more...

I Was Baptized in the Catholic or Protestant Church - Do I Need to Be Re-baptized in the Orthodox Church?

Catholic or Protestant baptism and Orthodoxy: when re-baptism is required, when chrismation is given, and how the Orthodox Church receives converts. Read more...

Children in the Orthodox Church

Every parent carries the weight of bringing life into the world, and the Orthodox Church guides us with clarity and compassion in these questions. Children are a gift from God,... Read more...

Meaning of Skulls in Orthodoxy

Why do skulls appear in Orthodox icons, prayer ropes, and monasteries - and what do they really mean for Christians today? Read more...

How to Choose a Patron Saint in the Orthodox Church?

Orthodox Christianity teaches every believer receives a patron saint - a heavenly intercessor who prays, guides, and strengthens your walk with Christ. Read more...

Orthodox Marriage: The Sacrament of Crowning

Marriage in the Orthodox Church is a sacrament: from prayer and fasting before the wedding to the crowning, communion, and lifelong unity in Christ. Read more...

Becoming a Priest or a Monk in the Orthodox Church

What it takes to become an Orthodox priest or monk - from studies and ordination to daily life, ranks, marriage rules, and the lifelong responsibilities each vocation carries. Read more...

Fasting in the Orthodox Church: A Guide for Beginners

The Orthodox guide to fasting: purpose, benefits, no-oil rules, fast-friendly foods, and what to do when we make mistakes and break the fast. Read more...

What Happens to the Soul After Death in Orthodox Christianity

Orthodox Christian teaching on the soul after death - from departure and toll houses to the particular judgment and the prayers that aid the departed. Read more...

Orthodox Veiling VS Islam and Judaism Veiling – Meaning and Differences

Discover how veiling differs in Orthodox Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Not all head coverings mean the same. Read more...

Orthodox Christianity VS Islam and Judaism - Core Beliefs Compared

Compare Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Islam, and Judaism - key differences and common points in belief, worship, scripture, and salvation. Read more...