Coming Home to God: The Meaning of the Lenten and Paschal Season From beginning to end the lenten and paschal services of this special season in the Church’s life call us to return to God our Father. The theme of the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) runs through the entire season. The [...]
The Lenten Paschal Season Great Lent, Holy Week and the Journey to Pascha: An amazing number of resources from the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Coming Home to God: The Meaning of the Lenten and Paschal Season - excerpts from Fr. Thomas Hopko and Metropolitan Kallistos Ware Repentance and Confession Great Lent: the Season [...]
Why Are Priests Called Father in Your Church? by Fr. Steven Tsichlis Recently, in a conversation with someone who attends a "non-denominational" church, the question was asked: "Why are priests called 'Father' in your Church? This is not what the Bible teaches! Doesn't Jesus Himself say, 'Call no man on earth [...]
by Father Thomas Hopko I have seen the inside of an Orthodox church building. I have attended the Divine Liturgy. It all looks very mystical to me with the vestments, incense, candles, singing.... How would you compare the Orthodox Church to the other Christian Churches of the West? The Orthodox Church is an Eastern Church [...]
The Kissing Part by Frederica Mathewes-Green When my friend Marvin came for a visit, I thought it would be safe to invite him to Vespers. Marvin and Susan belong to the Presbyterian Church in America, and are perhaps my most theologically stern friends. I've met conservative Christians across the country, and most [...]
First Visit to An Orthodox Church: Twelve Things I Wish I'd Known by Frederica Mathewes-Green Orthodox worship is different! Some of these differences are apparent, if perplexing, from the first moment you walk in a church. Others become noticeable only over time. Here is some information that may help you feel more [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About the Orthodox Church by Fr. Steven Tsichlis Many people believe that in order to be Christian, you must be a member of a Roman Catholic, Protestant or more recently, a non-denominational church. As Orthodox Christians, we are catholic, but not Roman Catholic. Catholic is a Greek word that means [...]
