Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Celebrates Holy Epiphany
NASSAU, BAHAMAS --- On Sunday, January 8, 2012, parishioners of Annunciation Greek… [more]
Orthodox Christians Celebrate Epiphany
ISTANBUL — Orthodox Christian worshippers plunged into chilly waters across southern… [more]
Elder Paisios: Concerning Demon Possession
Elder Paisios (of Mount Athos): Concerning Demon Possession 1) "The possessed… [more]
In Search of the Bride
I was raised to love God. Throughout my entire adolescent life, I, along… [more]
Russian Orthodox Church Asserts Role in Civil Society
MOSCOW — Just over 20 years ago, any religious education outside church walls was still… [more]
Ethiopian Orthodox Church: Ark of the Covenant … To be Revealed?
Will this be the first time the world sees the Ark of Covenant? Leaking roof in Ethiopian chapel… [more]
Quiet and Commitment at (Saint Anthony’s Greek) Orthodox Monastery In the Desert
Just before the monk climbed the stairs to ring the 4 p.m. bells, Anastasia Lagos… [more]
The Sign of the Cross and Orthodox Prayer are Capable of Killing Microbes and Change the Optical Properties of Water – A Study
Scientists have proved experimentally the miracle-working properties of the sign… [more]
Patriarchates, Archdioceses, Parishes…
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Celebrates Holy Epiphany
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — On Sunday, January 8, 2012, parishioners of Annunciation Greek Orthodox (Christian) Church celebrated the “Throwing In of the Cross” at Junkanoo Beach, where the celebrant priest tossed a cross into the sea and Orthodox Christian parishioners dived in to retrieve it. (Normally, this service would have been celebrated on the [...]
Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Laity…
Orthodox Christians Celebrate Epiphany
ISTANBUL — Orthodox Christian worshippers plunged into chilly waters across southern and eastern Europe on Friday to retrieve crucifixes in ceremonies commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ. Hundreds of members of Istanbul’s tiny Greek Orthodox community and tourists from neighboring Greece attended the Epiphany ceremony of the Blessing of the Waters. About 20 [...]
Education, Learning…
Russian Orthodox Church Asserts Role in Civil Society
MOSCOW — Just over 20 years ago, any religious education outside church walls was still banned in the Soviet Union. Today, churches are being built on state university campuses, theology departments have opened around Russia, and the Russian Orthodox Church has built its own educational network with international contacts and even become something of [...]
General…
Ethiopian Orthodox Church: Ark of the Covenant … To be Revealed?
Will this be the first time the world sees the Ark of Covenant? Leaking roof in Ethiopian chapel ‘will lead to relic being revealed’ Ark contains Ten Commandments God ‘gave’ to Moses on Mount Sinai One holy monk is the only person allowed to see the holy box [...] but he’ll need a hand [...]
Monasteries, Sketes, Hermitages…
Quiet and Commitment at (Saint Anthony’s Greek) Orthodox Monastery In the Desert
Just before the monk climbed the stairs to ring the 4 p.m. bells, Anastasia Lagos waited below the tower. In the presence of men who have committed their lives to Greek Orthodox monasticism, Lagos tied a babushka under her chin and wore a long skirt. There must not be any distractions. The 27-year-old [...]
Saints, Elders, Eldresses, Monastics…
Elder Paisios: Concerning Demon Possession
Elder Paisios (of Mount Athos): Concerning Demon Possession 1) “The possessed react to anything that is holy.” 2) “Do not pay attention to the words of a possessed person.” ————————————————————————————– The Possessed React to Anything that is Holy -Elder, how can one tell if someone is possessed rather than a psychopath? -Even a [...]
Inspiration, Miracles…
The Sign of the Cross and Orthodox Prayer are Capable of Killing Microbes and Change the Optical Properties of Water – A Study
Scientists have proved experimentally the miracle-working properties of the sign of the cross and prayer. ‘We have ascertained that the old custom to make a sign of the cross over food and drink before a meal has a profound mystical meaning. Standing behind it is the practical use: the food is purified literally [...]
Converts…
In Search of the Bride
I was raised to love God. Throughout my entire adolescent life, I, along with my three brothers, was immersed in the protestant faith and was diligently raised to live as a godly person. I always knew that God worked directly in my life and was always there for me. Even during the tumultuous [...]