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The Profound Meaning Behind the Sign of the Cross in Orthodox Christianity

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If you’ve ever observed Orthodox Christians frequently making the sign of the cross, you might wonder about the deeper meaning behind this sacred act. More than just a habitual motion, this gesture is a profound declaration of faith, a personal prayer, and a protective invocation. It serves as both an outward expression of belief and […]

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Core Beliefs of Orthodox Christianity: A Deep Dive into Ancient Faith

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A Journey into Orthodox Christianity: History, Beliefs, and Spirituality Orthodox Christianity stands as a profound and enduring expression of the Christian faith, preserving ancient traditions, deep theological wisdom, and a rich spiritual heritage. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and His apostles, the Orthodox Church has upheld its sacred doctrines and practices for centuries,

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Exploring the Rich Legacy of the Serbian Orthodox Church: History, Culture, and Spirituality

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History of the Serbian Orthodox Church The history of the Serbian Orthodox Church covers the history of Orthodox Christianity among the Serbs, specifically the history of the Serbian Orthodox Church as a local church in the Serbian lands. The history of Orthodox Christianity in the Serbian lands begins with the Christianization of the Serbs, which

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How Saints Cosmas and Damian Healed a Blind Young Man (VIDEO)

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Just a few kilometers from Rome, there was a small hut in the forest, where two brothers lived. Their names were Cosmas and Damian. Romans by birth brought up in the Christian faith, the brothers distributed all their possessions to the poor. Consecrating themselves to God, Cosmas and Damian left noisy Rome and retreated to

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Saint Spyridon of Trimythous and his miracles – he is the patron saint of craftsmen and the island of Corfu (VIDEO)

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Saint Spyridon of Trimythous is a Christian saint. He was born in Cyprus in 270. He lived during the time of Emperor Constantine the Great. His father and mother were peasants, simple and simple-minded, so simplicity and simple-mindedness remained his virtues for the rest of his life, although in the meantime he rose to the

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A Miracle about how Saint Nicholas Saved The Priest’s Family (VIDEO)

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It was in the early 1930s. The repressive machinery turned on its apparatus to grind human destinies. My father, the priest Pavle Boyko, was arrested, and we, as Shevchenko wrote, “… small and naked… scattered among the people, like mice… …” After my father’s arrest, our large family was driven out of someone else’s house

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Bishop Nikolaj (Velimirović): Why do Orthodox Christians light an oil lamp in front of an icon (VIDEO)

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First, because faith is our light. Christ said: I am the light of the world. The light of the lamp reminds us of the light with which Christ illuminates our souls.Second, to remind us of the light of the character of the saint before whom we light the candle. Because the saints are called: sons

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The Miraculous Return of the Relics of St. Savvas the Sanctified to Jerusalem, Israel and Palestine (VIDEO)

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In his lifetime, St. Savvas the Sanctified prophesied that his incorrupt body would be removed from his monastery and eventually find rest in the Lavra he founded. This prophecy, he declared, would unfold before the end of the world. Centuries later, during the First Crusade (1096 – 1099), the holy relics of St. Savvas were

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