Explore the Orthodox Christian perspective on sacrifice and redemption in this insightful article. Contrast Eastern views of expiation, recapitulation, and theosis with Western theories like propitiation, satisfaction, and penal substitution. Discover how Christ’s victory heals humanity, drawing on St. Irenaeus, St. Gregory the Theologian, and ancient Church teachings for true deification and union with God.
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Discover the profound Akathist of the Heavenly Father, a beautiful Orthodox Christian hymn of praise and supplication to God the Father, composed by Saint Nil Dorobanțu, the revered Romanian confessor and fool-for-Christ who endured persecution under communism. Perfect for personal prayer, spiritual reflection, and deepening devotion to the Holy Trinity.
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What is sin? We must first understand that, before we can understand how we reconcile with God to grow in His likeness.
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Frequent communion has come to be viewed as normal, perhaps even almost treated as a “right”. But this was not the case for most of the history of the Church. Perhaps we should think about the implications of receiving the Eucharist so often.
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If the early Church of the 1st to 4th Centuries was actually Evangelical, what would we expect to see in the historical record?
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A critical response to Fr. James Krueger’s article on Orthodox Reflections concerning the validity of Western Rite Orthodoxy.
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Archbishop Sotirios of Canada openly holds Masonic title. As Orthodox Christians, we must ask the hard questions of our leaders, and hold them accountable for their actions.
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Are there any valid reasons for the Orthodox Church to support Western Rite Orthodoxy? It is past time for Orthodox Christians to have a serious dialogue on this question.
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What did the Greek Revolution of 1821 achieve? Was it betrayed by the Western powers and Greek traitors? Why?
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American holidays tend to be superficial and uninspiring. We Orthodox have much to teach our fellow Americans this time of year.
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