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December 4, 2025

Orthodox Akathists

Akathist in Preparation for Jesus’ Second Coming

Discover the powerful Akathist in Preparation for Jesus’ Second Coming. This deeply moving hymn calls Orthodox Christians to repentance, watchfulness, and spiritual readiness for the Parousia, the return of Christ, the Last Judgment, and the signs of the end times. Includes full text for adding this Akathist to your daily prayer rule. Essential reading for those seeking traditional Orthodox teaching on eschatology and preparation for the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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November 27, 2025

Orthodox Akathists

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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October 29, 2025

Comparative Religion, The Western Series: How Western Beliefs Changed the Original Gospel Message, Theology

Part IV of the Western Series: The Remedy for Sin

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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October 17, 2025

Comparative Religion, The Western Series: How Western Beliefs Changed the Original Gospel Message

Part III of the Western Series: Falling for the Fruit of Spiritual Adultery

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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October 13, 2025

Death and Dying, Orthodox Akathists, Prayer and Spirituality

Akathist to God the Father for the Reposed Souls

Resources to pray for the souls of the reposed, as well as prayers for our own perseverance in the faith, a good death, and final repentance.

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September 20, 2025

Orthodox Akathists, Prayer and Spirituality

Akathist to Saint Dismas the Good Thief on the Cross

To be prayed continually for someone or for yourself in order to obtain repentance and conversion to Christ before you or that person dies. Also to be prayed for souls who departed this world without being part of Christ’s True Church or people who died without repentance in sins so that they may eventually be spared from Hell.

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March 14, 2025

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Vaccine Safety, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

Orthodoxy Off the Rails: Reflecting on COVID and the Next Pandemic

As Orthodox Christians who lived through some of the worst decisions ever made by our hierarchs, we need to keep telling our stories about COVID. Pandemics are not going away.

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