The Question of the Western Rite
A critical response to Fr. James Krueger’s article on Orthodox Reflections concerning the validity of Western Rite Orthodoxy.
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Why the Ukraine Schism Matters
Too many Americans do not realize they are funding Christian persecution in Ukraine. Americans also don’t realize how vital their government believes it is to continue the persecution.
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Saint Brigid vs the Tech Bros
Tech Bros with influence over President Trump are pushing a materialist, techno religion. Orthodox Christians, following the examples of our blessed saints and Our Lord, must show the world a better way.
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Webinar on Diversity in Orthodox Missions in the United States is Now Up on YouTube!
A lively panel discussion on successfully leading Orthodox missionary efforts in an America dealing with diversity in class, religious background, political ideology, race, language, ethnicity and more.
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On Orthodox Christian Citizenship & Relations to the State
An Orthodox Analysis of Governance, the Duties of Citizenship, and a Practical Approach to Modern Politics
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Donald Trump’s Mission to Establish Idolatry in the U.S.
President Trump’s 2025 inaugural address gave a clear indication of the direction he wants to take the peoples of the States. Overall, it isn’t a good one.
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Why Venerate Saints of the West and Reject the Liturgies They Celebrated?
The religious roots of the West are Orthodox Catholicism, as shown by the many pre-Schism saints the Orthodox commemorate. Are we truly honoring these saints if we reject the rites which inspired them to such holiness?
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For America, War is Peace
St. Augustine taught that the only just reason for war was to achieve peace. Unfortunately for Americans, their ruling elite takes its cues more from George Orwell than from Orthodox Catholic saints. In America, war itself is the point.
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Electoral Bait and Switch – the Cautionary Tale of Ukraine
Zelensky ran as a peace candidate who pledged to stay out of religious affairs in Ukraine. He has betrayed all of his campaign promises, especially to respect religious freedom.
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Why Is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. Such a Disaster?
How did a day dedicated, in theory, to giving thanks to God for His many blessings go so horribly wrong in our modern culture? How should the Orthodox Church approach this American holiday?
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