Discover the full English text of the Akathist to Saint Augustine of Hippo, a beautiful Orthodox hymn of praise honoring the blessed hierarch, renowned theologian, and defender against heresies. This ROCOR-approved service celebrates his conversion, monastic virtues, and intercessions, complete with inspiring accounts of miracles attributed to the saint. Ideal for personal devotion on his feast days (June 15 and August 28).
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In an era of misinformation and secular hostility, Orthodox Christians must confront distorted narratives online and in the media.
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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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Americans often believe their country is the Christian Church and Lincoln is a righteous martyr. A little comparison to reality proves both points are false.
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An Orthodox bishop finally responded to the ongoing slew of MSM articles casting aspersions on the growth of the Orthodox Church, especially among young men. Unfortunately, he is a bishop in the wrong country focusing on the wrong message.
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The ROCOR Synod is commended for dealing with Barbara Lerin, formerly Sister Vassa. Support for persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church cannot be tolerated.
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If usury is a sin, but our entire modern economy is based on it, how are Orthodox Christians to live godly lives?
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A critical response to Fr. James Krueger’s article on Orthodox Reflections concerning the validity of Western Rite Orthodoxy.
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For Orthodox Christians, ecumenism — interreligious unity — is prohibited. Because there is only one Christ, there is only one Church. Therefore, praying with, worshipping with, or sharing Holy Communion with other groups, including Roman Catholics, is heretical. But the relentless ecumenists are inside the gates, so now what?
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Archbishop Elpidophoros is a very ambitious man. His own success, and not the Orthodox Faith, is clearly at the top of his personal agenda.
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