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April 13, 2026
Against Alchoholism, Akathists for Spiritual Struggles, Akathists to New Testament Saints, Akathists to the Apostles, Orthodox Akathists, Saints of the Gospel

Akathist to Saint Apostle Matthias

Akathist to Saint Apostle Matthias – a beautiful Orthodox hymn praising the holy apostle who completed the Twelve. Pray for his intercession in overcoming doubt, despair, and spiritual deception. Full text with kontakia and ikoi.

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October 27, 2025
Akathists for Spiritual Struggles, Akathists to the Apostles, Impossible Situations, Orthodox Akathists, Prayer and Spirituality

Akathist to Saint Jude Thaddeus – Patron Saint of Impossible Causes and Desperate Situations

Brother of Christ and mighty martyr, Holy Apostle Jude Thaddeus helper in times of anxiety and despair. He originally rejected Christ, but became an enduring example of repentance.

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September 25, 2025
Comparative Religion from an Orthodox Perspective, Science, The Western Series: How Western Beliefs Changed the Original Gospel Message, Theology, Western Civilization

Part I of the Western Series: Approach to Wisdom

First of an 11 part series on the Orthodox Christian faith written primarily for Western Christians. This installment contrasts Eastern from Western approaches to Wisdom, knowing Christ, and the resulting difference in mindset and beliefs.

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August 7, 2025
American Life, Culture War, Western Civilization

Winning Battles, Losing Wars

So-called “conservatives” are so anxious to “own the libs” that they are willing to embrace an ad campaign that not long ago would be considered softcore porn. This is not Orthodox Christianity.

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September 29, 2023
American Life, Culture War, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality

The Orthodox Church of Today: What is Happening and Why, Part II

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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September 26, 2023
American Life, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality

The Orthodox Church of Today: What is Happening and Why, Part I

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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2 posts have been published on November 6th in previous years:

2026

  • The Akathist of Eternity in Jesus Christ – The Icon of the Saviour That Cleanses Itself

2025

  • Akathist to Saint Prophet Moses

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