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May 26, 2026

Orthodox Akathists

Akathist to Saint Antipas of Pergamum

Explore the powerful Akathist to Saint Antipas of Pergamum, the faithful martyr praised in the Book of Revelation as “My faithful witness.” This Orthodox hymn honors the courageous bishop and disciple of Saint John the Theologian who endured persecution and martyrdom for Christ in pagan Pergamum. Read prayers, kontakia, and ikoi celebrating his steadfast faith, apostolic witness, and heavenly intercession for Orthodox Christians seeking courage, healing, and perseverance in times of spiritual struggle.

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May 22, 2026

Orthodox Akathists

Akathist to Saint John the Theologian written by Saint Daniil Sandu Tudor

Explore the profound Orthodox Akathist to Saint John the Theologian written by Saint Daniil Sandu Tudor, a powerful hymn of devotion honoring the beloved disciple of Christ, visionary of Revelation, and apostolic theologian of divine love. This English translation offers rich spiritual reflection, poetic Orthodox prayer, and timeless wisdom rooted in the ancient Christian tradition, inspiring repentance, faith, and deeper communion with God.

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May 18, 2026

Orthodox Akathists

The Akathist to Saint John the Evangelist

Read the Akathist to Saint John the Evangelist, a beautiful Orthodox Christian hymn honoring the beloved Apostle and Theologian. Explore prayers, kontakia, and ikoi that deepen faith, devotion, and spiritual reflection in the Orthodox tradition.

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December 22, 2025

American Life, Greek Archdiocese, Orthodox Missions, Parish Life, Western Civilization

Looking for Christ at Christmas

For Evangelicals, it can be very hard to find Christ at the church Christmas program – whatever that happens to be in any given year.

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November 2, 2025

Roman Catholic Church, The Western Series: How Western Beliefs Changed the Original Gospel Message

Part V of the Western Series: Guilt, Suffering, Sickness and Death

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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October 2, 2025

American Life, OCA, ROCOR

Astroturfing Tradition: Attempting to Invent a Southern Orthodoxy

In a consumerist age, when every niche group spawns its own “culture,” are we preserving authentic Orthodox Tradition? Or do movements such as the Philip Ludwell III Orthodox Fellowship threaten to make our drift away from authenticity even worse?

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August 19, 2025

American Life, Christian History, Comparative Religion, Culture War, Homeschooling & Education

The Orthodox Study Bible and Christian Private School

When sending Orthodox Christian children into heavily Protestant settings, such as private schools, parents should mindfully prepare and equip them.

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February 19, 2025

American Life, Communion, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality

Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate

The Divine Liturgy is essential to Orthodox Christianity. When the enemy seeks to delude faithful Orthodox Christians, he always starts with attacking the liturgy. What we have received, we are obligated to preserve and pass on.

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February 17, 2025

American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Parish Life, ROCOR, Western Civilization, Western Rite

The Question of the Western Rite

A critical response to Fr. James Krueger’s article on Orthodox Reflections concerning the validity of Western Rite Orthodoxy.

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April 3, 2024

American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Covid Persecution, Jurisdictions, Parish Life, ROCOR, Roman Catholic Church, Western Civilization, Western Rite

Why Western Rite?

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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