A Blessed Fast to You All!
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Start Collecting Recipes for the Fast of the Holy Apostles
Here’s a traditional Greek recipe for Fasolakia (Greek-style green beans) that is perfect for the first day of fasting: Fasolakia (Greek-style Green Beans) Ingredients: Instructions: Serving: This dish is not only delicious but also a great way to begin your…
The Sunday of All Saints
By Vladimir Moss “Be ye holy as I am holy,” says the Lord. Is there any more demanding commandment? Can any mortal fulfil it? The answer is: many thousands, perhaps millions of men, women and children from all nations, ages,…
Where Did It Go??? The Fast this Year of the Holy Apostles for New Calendarists
This year, as happens when Pascha is late, New Calendarists will not observe the Fast of the Holy Apostles. According to the New Calendar, today is the 29th of June, which is for them the Feast of the Holy Apostles…
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…
قرار مجلس أساقفة RTOC بشأن المسائل العقائدية المتعلقة بأسرار الأرثوذكسية المسكونية العالمية، والهرطقة الكنسية “الكبريانية”، و حرم الهرطقة “السرجيانية”.
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…
A Little More About The Prayer Of The Heart
In a previous post, we mentioned the mystical tradition of hesychasm, a cornerstone of Orthodox spirituality dedicated to inner stillness and contemplative prayer. Today, we continue this journey by exploring one of the most revered and powerful spiritual practices within…
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…