A Time of Sifting
by Hieromonk Tikhon “And then many shall be made to stumble, and shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another… And because lawlessness shall have been multiplied, the love of the multitude shall grow cold. But the one…
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“Μενουνγε”: What Christ Really Said — And Why Almost All English Translations Miss It
In the Gospel of Luke, a woman in the crowd lifts her voice and cries out in praise of the Theotokos: “Blessed is the womb that bore Thee, and the breasts that fed Thee!” (Luke 11:27) Our Lord’s response is…
MAKE THE PRESENT TIME BENEFICIAL
By Presbyter Marco Mannino-Giorgi Some meditations on the Apostle for this Sunday, Ephesians 5:8-19.If St. Paul’s entire concept today is to be children of the Light and to fight darkness and passions (“Do not give yourselves to wine, but rather…
Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Moses’ Staff and the Rock
Question:What does the staff of Moses and the struck rock that water came forth from symbolize?Answer:The staff symbolizes the Cross, the rock the Church, the water symbolizes the Holy Baptism that comes from the Church. “orthodoxos omologia” ορθοδοξος ομολογια orthodox…
For Those Who Don’t Know: Many Scans of Old Living Orthodoxy Newsletters Are Free to Read on the Internet Archive
For those who don’t know, many scans of Living Orthodoxy newsletters published between 1979 to 2015 are freely available to read on the Internet Archive. Please note that whilst Living Orthodoxy did begin as a ROCOR newsletter in 1979, it…
What Are the Benefits of Working Justly But Not Believing Correctly?
The Righteous Noah had paid workers who helped build his ark. Simply put, they worked to be paid. They didn’t believe in the coming flood or the revelation of Noah. Were they saved? No, they drowned! Working morally and justly…
The Holy Apostles Aquila and Priscilla: Pillars of Early Christian Faith
The Holy Apostles Aquila and Priscilla, though perhaps not as well-known as some of their contemporaries, were instrumental figures in the nascent Christian Church. Their lives and contributions provided dedication, and unwavering support for the burgeoning Christian community. As we…
The Timeless Devotion of Ruth: An Inspiration for True Orthodox Christians
In the numerous pages of the Old Testament, few stories resonate as deeply with themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and faith as the story of Ruth. As a convert to the God of Israel, Ruth’s life embodies the ultimate act of…
A Pious Daily Routine for Orthodox Christians
In Orthodox Christianity, daily routines are imbued with spirituality and devotion. Crafting a daily schedule that aligns with Orthodox values can help cultivate a life of piety, spiritual awareness, and continuous connection with God. Here, we outline a framework for…