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July 6, 2023

American Life, Literature & Film, Parish Life

God’s Children Shouldn’t be for Sale, But They Are

In the movie the Sound of Freedom, we are forced to confront the horrors of child sex trafficking. God’s children are being sold, while we avert our eyes.

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June 15, 2023

American Life, Greek Archdiocese, Orthodox Missions, Western Civilization

Return of the Pagans

Christianity so decisively defeated Paganism, that little is even known about its daily religious practices and beliefs. So how could the demons be coming back?

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June 5, 2023

Online Orthodoxy, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Technology

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Online Orthodox Christianity

To be Orthodox requires real-life participation in a community of believers. Why is the most ancient Christian Faith so discussed online? Is that a good thing? With online content, how does a Christian separate the wheat from the chaff?

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June 2, 2023

American Life, Culture War, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+, Parish Life, Western Civilization

An Open Letter to Our Shepherds

An Orthodox iconographer calls on Orthodox Bishops to wake up and lead us against the forces of Woke before its too late. Includes original cartoons.

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May 25, 2023

Orthodox Missions, Parish Life, Theology

Orthodox Prayer to the Saints Explained for Protestants

Prayer is essential in the life of the Orthodox Church. To understand what Orthodox believe, examine our prayers to God, the Saints, and the Blessed Virgin Mary. All worship is prayer, but not all prayer is worship.

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April 7, 2023

American Life, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Science

What is Holiness from the Orthodox Perspective?

Orthodox Christians are called to personal holiness through struggle. When we forget our calling, an empty life can lead to demonic oppression and mental illness.

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