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How to Read the Bible the Orthodox Way: A Sacred Conversation with God

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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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The Core Teachings of the Orthodox Christian Faith: Doctrine, Creed, and Revelation

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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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14 Things You Should Know Before Visiting an Orthodox Church (So You Don’t Feel Completely Lost)

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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

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The Sacred Mysteries of the Orthodox Church: A Divine Encounter with Grace

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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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Why Do Catholics and Orthodox Christians Make the Sign of the Cross Differently?

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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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Thomas Sunday (Antipascha): The Touch That Transformed Doubt into Faith

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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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The Feast of Feasts: Celebrating Pascha – The Glorious Resurrection of Christ

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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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Bright Week: A Radiant Beginning to the Orthodox Paschal Season

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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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Orthodox Easter (Pascha): Traditions, Dates, and Global Celebrations

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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: Christ’s Victory in the Silence of the Tomb

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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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