Sometimes we need to take stock of just how much Orthodoxy in America has changed within the lifetimes of our “cradles”. From an immigrant faith with mainstream moral and ethical beliefs, shifts in American culture have turned Orthodoxy into more and more of an outlier, putting the Church in the middle of conflicts we never sought out, but now cannot avoid.
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There seems to be quite a fair amount of cultural tone-deafness and historical ignorance amidst the episcopacy of the various Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States, greatly harming our missionary efforts.
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Americans are bad at holidays. The Orthodox need to teach them, and reach our neighbors with the fullness of the Christian Faith.
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American holidays tend to be superficial and uninspiring. We Orthodox have much to teach our fellow Americans this time of year.
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The Orthodox Faith is for everyone. No matter where your Orthodox parish or mission is planted, it can succeed. The turnaround of SS Peter and Paul in Detroit proves that.
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The Orthodox Church is the Ark of Salvation. She will never fall, but there are forces working against her on the inside. Will it all come to a head in April 2025?
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The Orthodox Church is the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church. We know this to be true, but are we truly living as the Church of the Godman?
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The failures of Orthodox Christian leadership during COVID have never been repented of, nor have the bishops promised to do better next time. Many Orthodox Christians are facing a crisis of confidence as we face talk of new “vaccines” and new restrictions. Hierarchs and clergy cannot pretend it is 2019 and all is well.
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Have you prepared yourself mentally and spiritually for the next round of COVID restrictions, perhaps this time facing greater tools of oppression?
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In a materialistic society, honor goes to those achieving great wealth. Within Orthodox Christianity, exalted are the riches of poverty.
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