Akathist to Saint Apostle James, the Brother of the Lord, Patron Saint of Confession
Pray the Akathist to Saint James, Brother of the Lord – beloved patron of confession in the Orthodox Church. Full text and reflections available.
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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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Akathist to Holy Three Youths: Ananias, Azarias and Misael
Experience the profound Akathist to the Holy Three Youths—Ananias, Azarias, and Misael—venerated in the Orthodox Church as the righteous young men who walked unharmed in the fiery furnace. This beautiful hymn of praise and intercession includes the full text, troparia, kontakia, and traditional Orthodox prayers, perfect for personal devotion, parish use, or deepening your understanding of these Old Testament saints and their connection to the Nativity of Christ.
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Akathist to Jesus Christ the Judge
Discover the profound Akathist to Jesus Christ the Judge – a traditional Orthodox hymn of supplication that invokes Christ as the Just Judge and Merciful Savior. This full text with English translation, commentary, and spiritual reflections offers timeless comfort and hope before the Dread Judgment Seat. Perfect for personal devotion, prayer rule, or preparation for Holy Confession.
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Metropolitan Onuphry of Ukraine – The Man the West Must Hide
Discover Metropolitan Onuphry, the canonical head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, whose steadfast leadership and refusal to bow to political pressure make him a figure the Western media and governments desperately try to ignore. Learn why this humble monk represents authentic Orthodoxy in Ukraine—and why the West must hide him.
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Akathist to King, Saint and Prophet Solomon
This profound service of praise honors the wise Old Testament ruler as a type of Christ, seeker of wisdom, builder of the Temple, and penitent sinner who returned to God.
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Part VII of the Western Series: Papal Apostasy, Supremacy and Infallibility
A detailed Orthodox critique of papal apostasy, the historical development of papal supremacy, and the doctrine of papal infallibility. Uncover how these innovations diverged from the early Church and contributed to the Great Schism. Essential reading for those seeking the traditional Orthodox perspective on Roman Catholicism.
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