The Bright Future of Orthodox Missions in the United States
The Orthodox Church is a missionary Church. The Church transformed the ancient world, converted the pagans, and can work the same miracle today.
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Explore articles by Nicholas, co-founder of Orthodox Reflections, examining Orthodox Christianity through the lens of theology, Church history, politics, economics, culture, and contemporary world events. This collection features in-depth analysis of American civilization, Christian Zionism, Western Christianity, the persecution of Orthodox Christians, geopolitical conflicts, Orthodox spirituality, and the relationship between faith and public life. Readers will find thoughtful commentary rooted in the Orthodox Christian tradition, along with apologetics, historical research, and critiques of modern ideologies that challenge the historic Christian faith. Whether addressing current events, theological controversies, or the enduring wisdom of the Holy Fathers, Nicholas presents a distinctly Orthodox perspective on the issues shaping the Church and the modern world.
Western Rite Orthodoxy and Learning My Own American Culture
The foundation of Western Civilization is the Orthodox Church. That connection was lost, and our culture declined. Our culture can be reclaimed.
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Does the Orthodox Church Love American Culture Enough to Transform It?
No “Orthodox” culture ever dropped down from Heaven. All “Orthodox” cultures are so only after native cultures were transformed by the Gospel.
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A Would-be Convert Looks at Roman Catholicism
A would-be convert examines Roman Catholicism from an Orthodox Christian perspective, exploring doctrinal differences, church authority, tradition, and the path toward Eastern Orthodoxy.
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Will Your Mask in Church Save a Life?
What if you wearing a mask to church not only doesn’t save any one, but actually makes the health situation worse for everyone?
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