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Racism: An Orthodox Perspective
Aristotle Papanikolaou The primary goal of the Orthodox Christian is to struggle toward theosis—deification. The word theosis often conjures up images of a super hero... Read More
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Standing on the Side that is Right: An Interview with Fr. Chat Hatfield
3.14.2018—Nicholas Sooy (“NS”) and Fr. Chad Hatfield (“CH”) CH: Well, this story that I’m about to tell is something that I shared here at St.... Read More
The Meaning of the Cross
Last year I was sitting with Fr. Andrew Louth and I asked him when do we as Orthodox Christians celebrate peace? Holy Peace (Agia Eirene),... Read More
Agia Skepi Sustainability Center in Cyprus
Agia Skepi, a detoxification community in Cyprus, inspires members within the framework of its therapeutic program to engage themselves in the cultivation of biological products. This solution springs from the broader spirit of Agia Skepi in getting rid of harmful substances while fostering a high quality of life.
What Are You Fighting For?
Hieromonk Fr. Seraphim Aldea was in Paris shortly after the November 2015 attacks in Paris. In the following, written shortly after the attacks, he reflects on peace and violence in light of these attacks. In the addendum, written two months later, Fr. Seraphim responds to some criticisms of his initial reflection.
The Gospel Command of Nonviolence
This is a pastoral letter from Metropolitan Tikhon of the OCA, issued August 10, 2014. Metropolitan Tikhon expresses solidarity with those suffering in war, and calls all Christians to be witnesses for peace, living out in their own lives “the Gospel’s command to adhere to peace and non-violence.”
Fossil or Leaven: The Church We Hand Down
There was once a renowned bakery which produced the best bread in the land. The bakers said it was because they used a special strain of yeast. One day, a group of marauders came and ransacked the bakery, forcing the bakers into hiding.
The Extra/Ordinary Hospitality of St. Herman House
The Church is a hospital, according to St. John Chrysostom, and according to St. Ignatius its sacraments are medicine. It is often repeated that Christ is the Great Physician, and that the spiritual life of the Church heals the sickness of the passion-ridden soul.
That the World May Believe
While we confess in the Creed that the Orthodox Church is one, where must an observer look to see our theological, mystical, or true oneness? We have hidden it from ourselves and the world by our
behavior. Because of our pervasive fear, self-interest, and insularity, the visible unity of the Church exists only as a broken promise.
China’s Peaceful Warrior
by Matthew Franklin Cooper China is now portrayed in much of the news media as the world’s fastest-growing Christian country, and an increasing amount of... Read More
Death has Died, War is Over!
August 15 we celebrate the Dormition of the Theotokos, the falling asleep of Mary. August 15 is also the anniversary of the end of the... Read More
Christmas is the Real Birthday of Each of Us
Children who are born on a day close to Christmas may fear or feel that their birthday celebration is lost in this day, but there is... Read More
The Radical Hope of Christmas
Christians are the people of hope. This is especially the case during the season of advent and the following celebration of Christmas. Hope is a... Read More
The Saint Who Refused to be Commander-in-Chief
Today is the feast day of St. Cybi the Tanned. He was born in 483 the son of Salomon, a warrior king in Wales. Cybi... Read More
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Transfiguration
A light appeared from above and everything changed. In the sky there was a great cloud, and the light radiated forth brighter than the sun.... Read More
That the World May Believe: Why we should embrace the Holy and Great Council of Crete
That the World May Believe: Why we should embrace the Holy and Great Council of Crete A personal reflection by Pieter Dykhorst “…that they may... Read More
Jesus, Superheroes, and the Presidency
Recently I've been reading an alternate universe Avengers comic in which Captain America is elected president of the US. It's a very powerful fantasy that... Read More
How many thousands of innocent men, women, and children have you killed today?
July 20, 2016 The collective gasp at new British PM Theresa May articulating clearly her willingness to do the will of the people by murdering... Read More
The Council After the Council
By now, everyone has left Crete. Everything has been wrapped up. My skin, for its part in this, is a shade darker and a shade... Read More
War and Peace in Today’s Council
Today my response to "The Mission of the Orthodox Church in Today's World" was published on Public Orthodoxy, the blog of Fordham's Orthodox Christian Studies... Read More
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