THE RACE OF LIFE
By Vladimir Moss Life is a race for the prize of salvation; and few there be who win it. We are reminded of this in today’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which is supremely unimportant, irrelevant and even harmful for those…
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Înțelegerea Akriviei (Ἀκρίβεια) și Iconomiei (Οἰκονομία) în Biserica Ortodoxă
+ Ep. P În viața Bisericii Ortodoxe, conceptele de „Akrivia” (Ἀκρίβεια) și „Oikonomia” (Οἰκονομία) joacă un rol crucial în administrarea chestiunilor ecleziastice și în îngrijirea pastorală a credincioșilor. Acești termeni, adesea traduși ca „Exactitate” și, respectiv, „Dispensare”, întruchipează abordarea Bisericii…
Understanding Akriveia in Arabic
فهم الدقة (أكريفيا) و التدبير (إيكونوميا) في الكنيسة الأرثوذكسية. بقلم غبطة الأسقف فلاريتوس في حياة الكنيسة الأرثوذكسية، يلعب مفهوما “أكريفيا” (Ἀκρίβεια) و “إيكونوميا” (Οἰκονομία) أدواراً حاسمة في إدارة الأمور الكنسية و الرعاية الكهنوتية للمؤمنين. يجسد هذان المصطلحان، اللذان يُترجمان غالباً…
Sunday of the 630 God-bearing Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council in Chalcedon
Celestial stars of the spiritual realm, enlighten my mind with your rays. Every year, between July 13th and 19th, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Fourth Ecumenical Council, held in Chalcedon in 451 AD, which was convened to address the Monophysite…
Understanding Akriveia (Ἀκρίβεια) and Oikonomia (Οἰκονομία) in the Orthodox Church
+ B.P. In the life of the Orthodox Church, the concepts of “Akriveia” (Ἀκρίβεια) and “Oikonomia” (Οἰκονομία) play crucial roles in the administration of ecclesiastical matters and the pastoral care of the faithful. These terms, often translated as “Exactness” and…
The Role of Icons in Orthodox Piety
Icons play a central role in Orthodox Christian worship, serving as both a visual representation of the divine and a focal point for prayer and contemplation. Here are some key aspects of their significance: 1. Theology and Symbolism: Icons are…
Betrayal of the Faith = Loss in Every Way: A Reflection on Orthodoxy and the Fall of Byzantium
Throughout history, the resilience and endurance of the Orthodox faithful have been tested by numerous challenges. Among the most profound of these tests is the tragic fall of Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire. This cataclysmic event did not occur in…
Virtue as Healing in the Orthodox Church: Healing Our Souls
In the Orthodox Christian tradition, the journey towards salvation is often described as a process of healing. This perspective stems from the understanding that sin is not merely a legal transgression but a spiritual illness that wounds the soul. Consequently,…
Order in the Orthodox Church: Reflecting on St. Dionysius the Areopagite’s Wisdom
St. Dionysius the Areopagite, an illustrious figure in the history of the Orthodox Church, once wisely stated, “nothing is good if not done well (in a good matter).” This profound insight holds a timeless relevance, particularly when we consider the…
Understanding Hesychasm: The Heartbeat of True Orthodox Spirituality
Hesychasm, a mystical tradition deeply rooted in the True Orthodox Church, offers a pathway to inner peace and divine communion through silent prayer and stillness. Originating from the Greek word “hesychia,” meaning silence or stillness, this practice encapsulates the essence…