https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Spq2wJJjRs Have you ever walked into an Orthodox church and wondered why everyone is standing? You may have searched for a pew to sit in—only to find a few chairs scattered along the back wall, often occupied by elderly parishioners or new mothers. That’s no accident. In Orthodox Christianity, standing during worship isn’t just tradition—it’s […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrSutwRkh98 For many newcomers to Orthodox Christianity—or even for lifelong believers—questions often arise about the proper way to behave in church. While liturgical tradition and physical gestures are deeply rooted in Orthodox worship, these outward expressions are meant to reflect the inner disposition of the heart. Understanding this unity between inner reverence and outer conduct
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we0tTW1vx4g Baptism is the cornerstone of Christian initiation, the sacred rite that marks entry into the Body of Christ. Yet, across different Christian traditions, the practice of baptism varies significantly. The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches, despite sharing ancient roots, have developed distinct approaches to this sacrament. From the method of baptism (immersion vs.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc0GR3GW-ew The Orthodox Christian faith is deeply rooted in its sacred traditions, with the liturgical calendar serving as a spiritual roadmap that guides believers through the year. Each feast is not merely a commemoration but a living participation in the divine mysteries, offering opportunities for spiritual growth, repentance, and joyous celebration. From the radiant triumph
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AZuE3yh-Pw In Orthodox Christianity, the heart of our spiritual life is the Holy Eucharist—the Divine Liturgy where we partake of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Holy Eucharist, along with the major Sacraments such as Baptism, Chrismation, and Marriage, are central to our participation in the life of the Holy Trinity. Yet the richness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp_GmCasyGI Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! Hristos Voskrese, Vaistinu VoskreseΧριστὸς ἀνέστη! Ἀληθῶς ἀνέστη! On the Fourth Sunday of Pascha,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgLqcRyOe-M For many Christians, opening the Bible can feel overwhelming. Where do we start? How do we understand what we read? For Orthodox Christians, the Holy Scriptures are far more than a collection of ancient texts—they are a divine letter from God, written to each one of us personally. In the words of Saint Tikhon
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIMeg19IeuY The Orthodox Church is rooted in the living continuity of the Apostolic faith — a faith handed down from Christ to His disciples, and preserved without distortion for over two millennia. From its earliest days, the Orthodox Church has seen herself not as one Christian tradition among many, but as the faithful guardian of
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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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