repentance and salvation Archives - Orthodox Reflections

November 1, 2026

Akathists for Spiritual Struggles, Akathists to New Testament Saints, Death and Remembering the Reposed, Orthodox Akathists, Relatives of Christ

Akathist for the Repose of the Departed Before the Icon of the Mother of God in the Garden of Eden (Vertograd Icon)

Discover the Orthodox Akathist to the Mother of God, Gate of Mercy, a heartfelt prayer seeking the Theotokos’ intercession for the departed, asking for their peace, eternal rest, and entrance into the heavenly Kingdom.

The Gift of the Noahide Laws

Explore an Orthodox Christian critique of Noahide Laws: how rabbinic rulings brand Trinitarian worship of Jesus as idolatry, fueling end-times theological conflict, Antichrist systems, and threats to Christian faith.

Akathist of the Raising of Lazarus

Read the Akathist of the Raising of Lazarus, a powerful Orthodox Christian hymn celebrating Christ’s victory over death, the miracle at Bethany, and the promise of the resurrection. This inspiring devotional prayer deepens faith in the Resurrection and prepares believers for Holy Week and Pascha.