Akathist to Saint Justin Martyr and Philosopher
Read the Orthodox Akathist to Saint Justin Martyr and Philosopher, the great early Christian apologist, honoring his defense of the faith, wisdom, and martyrdom.
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Pentecostal Pastor Tony Spell’s Denial of the Trinity and Its Implications
Examine how some Protestant movements reject the historic doctrine of the Holy Trinity and compare these teachings with the biblical and Nicene faith preserved by the Orthodox Church.
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On Intra-Orthodox Theological Debates
Discover how Orthodox Christians should approach intra-Orthodox theological debates with humility, charity, and faithfulness to Holy Tradition.
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Akathist to Saint Polycarp of Smyrna
Discover the powerful Akathist to Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, the holy bishop, apostolic father, and fearless martyr who faithfully served Christ unto death. This English Orthodox hymn honors the disciple of Saint John the Theologian through prayers of steadfast faith, courage, repentance, and devotion rooted in the ancient Christian tradition. Ideal for Orthodox Christians seeking spiritual encouragement, patristic wisdom, and the intercessions of one of the early Church’s greatest saints.
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Akathist to Saint Maximus the Confessor
This devotional prayer celebrates St. Maximus as a champion of Orthodoxy, unyielding confessor of the two natures and wills of Christ, ascetic monk, and martyr who endured exile and torture for the faith. Structured in traditional Kontakia and Ikoi with beautiful “Rejoice” refrains, the Akathist highlights his divine wisdom, love for the Holy Trinity, and intercession for the Church. Perfect for personal prayer, feast days (January 21 and August 13), or deepening your spiritual life through the teachings of this holy father. Read and pray the complete English text of the Akathist to Saint Maximus the Confessor now.
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Part IX of the Western Series: Reactionary Reform Rejects Holy Tradition
Part IX of the Western Series on Orthodox Reflections explores the dangers of reactionary reform movements that, under the guise of returning to roots, actually reject authentic Holy Tradition in favor of modern ideology, cultural nostalgia, and rigid traditionalism without spiritual depth. A must-read for Orthodox Christians navigating contemporary challenges to the faith.
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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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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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Three Big Questions for Protestants
Orthodox Christians naturally leap to defend their ancient Faith. Sometimes, though, it is more effective to make Protestants defend theirs.
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Evangelicalism and Inconvenient Christian History
Growing up, I learned that Evangelicalism can’t explain the basics of the Christian faith. Doing so meant acknowledging inconvenient history.
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