Category: Health Care

The Health Care category on Orthodox Reflections explores medicine, healthcare ethics, public health, and modern biotechnology through the lens of Orthodox Christianity. Articles examine topics including COVID-19, mRNA technology, vaccine safety, informed consent, bioethics, medical freedom, end-of-life care, genetic engineering, pharmaceutical influence, artificial intelligence in medicine, and the moral challenges posed by emerging technologies. Drawing on the expertise of physicians, scientists, clergy, and Orthodox scholars, this collection applies the timeless teachings of the Orthodox Church to contemporary medical and scientific issues. Whether addressing patient rights, the sanctity of human life, healthcare policy, or the ethical implications of new medical technologies, these articles encourage readers to thoughtfully engage the intersection of faith, science, and medicine while considering the spiritual and moral dimensions of modern healthcare.

Assembly Orthodox Bishops Virtual Meeting

October 16, 2020

Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Greek Archdiocese, OCA, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops

Are Orthodox Christian Bishops Afraid of COVID, the Government, or Both?

38 Canoncial Orthodox Bishops in America met virtually and drafted a message of “hope.” It was a timid, tepid defense of the “middle ground.”

September 23, 2020

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Health Care, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Vaccine / Informed Consent

American Orthodox Bioethics Professor Wrong on COVID-19 Vaccine

Orthodox bioethicist Gayle Woloschak has gone too far in endorsing COVID-19 vaccines while ignoring voluntary, informed consent.

September 1, 2020

Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Death and Dying, Greek Archdiocese Canada

Are Greek Orthodox Christians in Canada Fanatics?

Not only are Orthodox Bishops not fighting for the Orthodox Church, Archbishop Sotirios of Canada attacks the faithful as “fanatics”.

August 28, 2020

American Life, Death and Dying, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops

Christianity is Dangerous

Christianity is not safe. In fact, if done properly, Christianity is absolutely one of the most dangerous things imaginable.

August 10, 2020

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, OCA, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Orthodox Christianity and Vaccine Informed Consent

Patients have the right to informed consent to all medical therapies, including vaccines. It is morally imperative to affirm this right.

August 6, 2020

Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Health Care, Masks / Facial Coverings

An Orthodox Christian MD Makes Sense of Faith and Masks

it is important to clearly differentiate which population we are referring to when we debate on the issue of mask wearing.

July 31, 2020

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life

Will Your Mask in Church Save a Life?

What if you wearing a mask to church not only doesn’t save any one, but actually makes the health situation worse for everyone?

July 11, 2020

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Health Care, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Protests

Dying on Mask Mandate Hill

Masks can be harmful, but mandates to wear them are spreading. Till now, we have tolerated erosion of liberties for safety. We’ve reached the limit.

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