Discover the Akathist to Jesus Christ – Alpha and Omega, a powerful Orthodox hymn praising Christ as the eternal Beginning and End. Full text of kontakia and ikoi invoking His mercy, victory over death, and Second Coming. Deepen your prayer life with this devotional praise to our Lord Jesus.
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Explore the Orthodox Christian perspective on sacrifice and redemption in this insightful article. Contrast Eastern views of expiation, recapitulation, and theosis with Western theories like propitiation, satisfaction, and penal substitution. Discover how Christ’s victory heals humanity, drawing on St. Irenaeus, St. Gregory the Theologian, and ancient Church teachings for true deification and union with God.
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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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First of an 11 part series on the Orthodox Christian faith written primarily for Western Christians. This installment contrasts Eastern from Western approaches to Wisdom, knowing Christ, and the resulting difference in mindset and beliefs.
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What is the true nature of Orthodox Christianity, and is the faith compatible with Oriental practices such as Zen Buddhism?
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How does one comfort children whose beloved pets have died? Do animals have immortal souls? Perhaps there are better ways to talk to children than a Theological discourse.
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Freedom was proclaimed nearly 2000 years ago—freedom from the fear of death and bondage to the devil which results from it.
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An Orthodox physician shares her perspectives on facing death and overcoming fear during the Covid pandemic.
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