Thinking of visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time? Get ready for an encounter that’s as rich, beautiful, and deeply rooted in history as it is unfamiliar to many modern Christians. Whether you’re coming from a Roman Catholic background, a liturgical Protestant church, or an evangelical community, Orthodox worship will likely surprise you. It’s not […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WKxWibbRrk Introduction: The Mystical Nature of the Sacraments The Sacraments (or Mysteries) of the Orthodox Church are divine encounters where the invisible grace of God is conveyed through visible, material elements. Like the Church Herself, they possess a dual nature—both outward and inward, tangible and spiritual. When we partake of the Holy Eucharist, we consume the
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn7-dECkWWg Have you ever watched someone cross themselves and noticed something a little different? Maybe the motion felt familiar yet not quite the same? That small, powerful gesture—the Sign of the Cross—is a deeply meaningful tradition for both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. But the way each group performs it tells a story that stretches back
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Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!Χριστὸς ἀνέστη! Ἀληθῶς ἀνέστη! Every year, the Orthodox Church beautifully transitions from the radiant celebration of Pascha (Easter) to another deeply moving commemoration: Thomas Sunday, also known as Antipascha. This sacred day, celebrated on the first Sunday after Pascha, invites us into a powerful reflection on faith, doubt, and
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku4NKTQ-ilE “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” Pascha—also known as Easter—is the greatest and most radiant feast in the Christian calendar. Referred to as the Feast of Feasts and the Triumph of Triumphs, it marks the miraculous Resurrection of Jesus Christ and
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af8BBJnpHw0 For Orthodox Christians, the joy of Pascha—also known as Easter—doesn’t conclude on Sunday. In fact, it’s just the beginning. Enter Bright Week (Greek: Διακαινήσιμος Εβδομάδα, Diakainisimos Evdomada)—an entire week dedicated to celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Spanning from Pascha Sunday to the Sunday of St. Thomas, Bright Week bursts
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVTZ3Prp-CY Christ Is Risen! The Joyful Greeting That Echoes Around the Orthodox World During Orthodox Easter—known as Pascha—a powerful sense of joy fills the air. It’s a time when Orthodox Christians across the globe greet one another with radiant smiles and the words, “Christ is Risen!” This ancient proclamation of faith is echoed in churches,
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Great and Holy Saturday stands as one of the most mysterious and powerful days of the Orthodox Christian calendar. Nestled between the sorrow of Good Friday and the triumphant joy of Pascha (Easter Sunday), this sacred day commemorates Christ’s burial and His descent into Hades, transforming the tomb from a symbol of defeat into the
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cG0Wvng_b4 Great and Holy Friday, also known as Good Friday in the Orthodox Christian tradition, is one of the most solemn and sacred days in the liturgical calendar. On this day, the Church commemorates the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, reflecting deeply on His suffering and death on the Cross for the salvation of
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_SBTttv-5w Great and Holy Thursday stands as one of the most theologically profound and spiritually rich days of Holy Week in the Orthodox Christian tradition. On this sacred day, the Church commemorates four pivotal events in the life of Christ: The Washing of the Disciples’ Feet, the Institution of the Holy Eucharist during the Last
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