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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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.
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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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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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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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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