Discover the full English text of the Akathist to Saint Ephrem the Syrian, a beautiful hymn of praise composed by Athonite monks. Honor the great Church Father, theologian of repentance and “lyre of the Holy Spirit,” with this traditional Orthodox devotional chant, complete with kontakia, ikos, troparion, and closing prayer for intercession. Ideal for personal prayer on his feast day, January 28.
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Discover the full English text of the Akathist to Saint Augustine of Hippo, a beautiful Orthodox hymn of praise honoring the blessed hierarch, renowned theologian, and defender against heresies. This ROCOR-approved service celebrates his conversion, monastic virtues, and intercessions, complete with inspiring accounts of miracles attributed to the saint. Ideal for personal devotion on his feast days (June 15 and August 28).
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Is God angry, aloof, and looking to punish mankind with illness and death for our sins? Or is God love? How can we understand all this in an authentically Christian way?
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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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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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What was the nature of man as created by God? Why did man fall, and why was the forbidden tree even in Eden? Why did sin bring death, and what is the true nature of temptation?
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Written for Western Christians, Part II examines the nature of Primordial (Pre-Fallen) Man and their true purpose as male and female through Image and Likeness.
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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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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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The rising techno elite has discovered vitalism in an attempt to revive a crumbling Western Civilization, just as Seraphim Rose predicted. Orthodox Christianity offers a better way.
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