Coffee Cups and St. Isaac the Syrian
by Vincent Rossi When the issue of the environmental crisis is raised in Orthodox circles, I often notice an uneasy ambivalence. It... Read More
A sampling of Earth’s pharmacy
Valerian, Echinacea, Hyssop -- used to treat ailments ranging from insomnia to colds to yeast infections. Rosy Periwinkle -- this plant is... Read More
How Do I See The Universe and Man’s Place In It
by Philip Sherrard The universe is a hierarchy of levels descending from the formless spiritual level down to the most dense material... Read More
Humanity and Nature in Icons
by Fr. Stamatios Skliris The Orthodox icon is an art form which honors not only humanity but also nature, which it presents... Read More
Through Creation to the Creator
by Bishop Kallistos of Diokleia Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees. -- Revelation 7:3 The saints embrace the... Read More
The Witness of the Faithful and Peace in the Family
by Greg Cook Let us raise our children in such a way that they can face any trouble, and not be surprised... Read More
Wisdom and Wonder
This special issue on Orthodoxy and Ecology began a year ago. As we reflected on an appropriate theme, "Wisdom and Wonder" emerged... Read More
E-mail Conversations Spring 2001
A vigil for refugees On Sunday afternoon, March 11, a vigil was held with Orthodox participants at the Border Hospice in Amsterdam.... Read More
News Reports Spring 2001
Peace appeal from the Churches of Jerusalem The Patriarchs, metropolitans, archbishops, and bishops who head the churches in Jerusalem together issued a... Read More
Persons in Communion
by Olivier Clement Throughout the Bible, singular and plural are treated as complementary. In the first chapter of Genesis we read, "So... Read More