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October 6, 2025
Orthodox Akathists, Prayer and Spirituality

Akathist to the Great Martyr Saint Abanoub the Holy Child

St Abanoub is an Egyptian child martyr from the early 4th Century. Venerated in Alexandria before the Chalcedonian schism, he is a saint of the undivided church. An amazing saint and powerful intercessor.

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September 24, 2025
Christian Persecution, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, War in Ukraine

Cherkasy Hierarch Urges Patriarch Bartholomew to Revoke Legalization of the OCU

Metropolitan Theodosius of Cherkasy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has sent a letter to Patriarch Bartholomew telling the plain truth of the persecution Constantinople has caused innocent Christians.

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July 23, 2025
American Life, Christian Persecution, Politics and Christian Governance, Prayer and Spirituality, ROCOR

A False Martyr and a True Martyr

Americans often believe their country is the Christian Church and Lincoln is a righteous martyr. A little comparison to reality proves both points are false.

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April 2, 2025
American Life, Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+, OCA, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, ROCOR, War in Ukraine

The National Security War on Orthodox Christian Unity

For decades, a unified and healthy Orthodox Church has been seen by the U.S. National Security State as a threat to be dealt with.

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March 11, 2025
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Orthodox International Relations, Syria and the Middle East

Syrian Slaughter

The suffering and dying of Syrian Christians is met with silence in the West. American policy created this disaster. We have to face the results.

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March 10, 2025
Politics and Christian Governance, Western Civilization

Resistance to Evil by Force

Orthodox Political Theology, Part II: Christian Service in War; Legitimacy, Symphonia, and the Role of Sobornost.

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February 12, 2025
American Life, Christian Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, War in Ukraine

Why the Ukraine Schism Matters

Too many Americans do not realize they are funding Christian persecution in Ukraine. Americans also don’t realize how vital their government believes it is to continue the persecution.

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January 23, 2025
American Life, Culture War, Political Activism, Politics and Christian Governance

On Orthodox Christian Citizenship & Relations to the State

An Orthodox Analysis of Governance, the Duties of Citizenship, and a Practical Approach to Modern Politics

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Варфоломей-Зеленский
December 28, 2024
American Life, Christian Persecution, War in Ukraine

Electoral Bait and Switch – the Cautionary Tale of Ukraine

Zelensky ran as a peace candidate who pledged to stay out of religious affairs in Ukraine. He has betrayed all of his campaign promises, especially to respect religious freedom.

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December 18, 2024
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Christian Persecution, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, Syria and the Middle East, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

Will President Trump Save the Persecuted Christians?

Christianity is the most persecuted religion on Earth. Particularly in Ukraine and Syria, the incoming Trump Administration could help protect Christians using American power and influence. But will Trump make this a priority?

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