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Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry of Christ the King

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A Joyous Prelude to Holy Week As Great Lent draws to a close, the Orthodox Church erupts in celebration with Palm Sunday, commemorating Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. This glorious feast marks the beginning of Holy Week, bridging the resurrection of Lazarus with the coming Passion of our Lord. The crowds, having witnessed Jesus’ miracles—especially the raising of Lazarus—hailed Him as Messiah […]

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Orthodoxy Around the World: A Global Look at the Eastern Orthodox Church Today

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcT6SbcqswQ Eastern Orthodoxy, one of the oldest branches of Christianity, spans across continents, cultures, and centuries. Despite challenges such as political upheaval, persecution, and modern secularization, the Orthodox Church remains a resilient and spiritually rich tradition. This post explores the status and history of Orthodox Christianity across the globe — From the ancient Patriarchates of

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Orthodoxy in America: A Journey of Faith, Martyrdom, and Missionary Work

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd_v9aND-aA The Arrival of Orthodoxy in America The great Orthodox Christian missionary work that began with Pentecost in Jerusalem centuries earlier finally reached North America in the 18th century. The first Orthodox missionaries arrived with explorers Vitus Bering and Alexei Chirikov, who claimed Alaska and the Aleutian Islands for Russia in 1741. Over the next

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The Third Sunday of Lent: A Celebration of the Holy Cross and Spiritual Renewal

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYZXSTimGMs The Third Sunday of Great and Holy Lent holds a special place in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Known as the Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross, this day is a profound reminder of Christ’s sacrifice and a source of spiritual strength for believers as they journey through the Lenten season. The Significance

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The Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas: A Journey into Divine Light and Grace on the Second Week of Great Lent

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnfRh7rt2wA The second Sunday of Great Lent is a profound and spiritually enriching day in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Known as the Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas, it commemorates one of the Church’s most influential theologians and saints, St. Gregory Palamas (1296–1359). This day bridges the Sunday of Orthodoxy and the Sunday of the Holy Cross, offering a unique

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The Sunday of Orthodoxy: Celebrating the Triumph of Icons and the True Faith

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5S_tIh0ofM The Sunday of Orthodoxy, celebrated on the first Sunday of Great Lent, marks a pivotal moment in Christian history—the restoration of icons and the triumph of Orthodox faith. This day commemorates the victory over iconoclasm, a controversy that shook the Church for over a century, and reaffirms the importance of icons in Christian worship and

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The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts: A Sacred Tradition of Great Lent

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The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, often referred to as the Presanctified Liturgy, is a profound and unique service in the Orthodox Christian tradition. Celebrated during the weekdays of Great Lent, this liturgy allows the faithful to receive Holy Communion while maintaining the solemn and penitential character of the season. In this blog, we’ll explore

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