When and how do we fast?
What are the fasting periods? What are the levels of fasting?
Fasting effectively…not half-heartedly
Every Orthodox Christian knows that fasting is mandated by the Church for ourown good. In no way can we fight passions or any kind of afflictive thoughtswithout resorting to fasting. The flame of every passion or sin is extinguished byproper fasting. If our fasting is out of order or if our fasting habits are not…
Why do priests wear cassocks?
How many times did you hear a comment from someone who says: Why do those priests wear those funny skirts?
The Icon of the Mother of God with Three Hands
What is the story behind this unusual icon?
“Not to my judgement or condemnation”
What do these words from the pre-communion prayer mean?
Frequent Communion
Why is frequent communion so important?
Why do we fast?
As Orthodox Christians, we find that we fast more than half the year. Why?
Be the Bee
This world we live in is filled with negativity.
I Lost My Faith
A fictional account
Who is the Mother of God?
Who is the Mother of God? What does her icon tell us about her?