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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The Parish Life category explores the joys, challenges, and practical realities of Orthodox Christian life within the local parish. From worship, stewardship, and fellowship to leadership, evangelism, and community building, these articles offer insights to help clergy and laity cultivate healthy, Christ-centered parish communities.
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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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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Reflecting on the Recent Chaos and Division in the Diocese of the West
An analysis of some of the larger questions for American Orthodoxy raised by reported in-fighting in the OCA Diocese of the West.
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Share the Faith Director Featured on Ancient Faith Radio to Discuss Orthodox Missions in America!
Ancient Faith Today with Fr. Tom Soroka has announced a special program on Orthodox Missions in America with Share the Faith Director Fr. Evangelos.
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Share the Faith Announces Grants Available for Orthodox Clergy in Missions and More
Share the Faith, a pan-Orthodox ministry, has announced the acceptance of applications for financial grants to Orthodox priests in 2023.
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Gnosticism is the Root of Modernity
Our modern world is so thoroughly permeated with Gnostic ideas that we fail to even notice them. Even when they infect the Holy Orthodox Church.
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A Hockey Player Stands Alone – The Deafening Silence of Western Orthodox Christians
When Orthodox Christians take brave stands, suffer persecution, tell uncomfortable truths – why don’t other Orthodox support them?
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American Holidays and Orthodox Evangelism
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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COVID Vaccines: Covenant With Death and Hell
The body and the soul are not separate in Orthodox Christianity. The physical and the spiritual are inextricably linked.
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