by Archbishop Averky (Taushev) –
It is in one’s personal effort to eradicate evil and to implant good that the essence of Christian struggle or asceticism lies. One must coerce oneself in every way, constrain oneself to refrain from every type of evil, and compel oneself to every good. Unseen warfare is impossible without one’s own efforts. [Read more…]
Orthodox Church
Gifts of the Magi Contained All the Mysteries of Christ’s Coming
by Fr. Thomas Hopko –
The adoration of Jesus by the wise men from the East is part of the Nativity celebration in the Orthodox Church. The spiritual and theological significance of the coming of the kings with their gifts is of paramount importance. [Read more…]
The Church Mission to the Youth and Future Generations
by Abp. Stephen Enea –
Our youth are starving for something real. Something permanent. Something eternal. They long for tradition, for stability, for belonging, for mystery. [Read more…]
Charlie Kirk and Fr. John Strickland Discuss Orthodox Christianity – Full Interview
In August 2025 Charlie Kirk talked to Fr. John Strickland, an Orthodox priest, about Orthodox Christianity and the reasons why so many American Christians are embracing the Orthodox Christian faith. [Read more…]
Defend Your Faith When It’s Slandered
by St. Gabriel of Georgia –
When your faith is slandered in front of you, and you keep silent, you are worse than a blasphemer. [Read more…]
What Does it Mean to be Rich in a Godly Way?
by Fr. Gabriel Bilas –
As Orthodox Christians, this constantly being surrounded by material prosperity makes our goal of living the angelic life with Christ so much more difficult, because eventually, just as has happened in our own culture, we have lost sight of the answer to that question: What does it mean to be rich? [Read more…]
Finding the Willingness to Accept God’s Will is Often Our Greatest Struggle
by Fr. Richard Rene –
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are continuing striving to accept and accomplish God’s will. Finding this willingness is often our greatest struggle. [Read more…]