The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages; Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not created, of one [...]
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 take [...]
Who May Receive Communion in the Orthodox Church by Fr. Steven Tsichlis Orthodox Christians fully participate in the celebration of the Liturgy when they receive the body and blood of the Lord Jesus in the sacrament of holy communion, as the Lord commands (John 6:53). To receive communion in the Orthodox Church, one must be [...]
Worship, Beauty and the Desire for God Excepted from At the Corner of East and Now by Frederica Mathewes-Green Beauty is that which opens our eyes to the majesty of God and moves us to desire Him. Worship is not just an intellectual grasping of truths but a process of falling in love. Beauty [...]
A Note on Political Theology by Christos Yannaras The following paper appeared in St. Vladimir's Theological Quarterly, Volume 27, Number 1 (1983), pp. 53-56. The author, Christos Yannaras, is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in Athens, Greece. To English readers, he is [...]
Saint John Chrysostom: The Prophet of Charity by Father George Florovsky CHRYSOSTOM was a powerful preacher. He was fond of preaching, and regarded preaching as the duty of a Christian minister. Priesthood is authority, but it is authority of word and conviction. This is the distinctive mark of Christian power. Kings compel, [...]
Practicing Christianity, Living the Faith: Some Passages from the Letters of St. Paul The Letter to the Romans It is not the hearers of the Law who are righteous in God's sight, but the doers of the Law who will be justified. Romans 2:13 We boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces [...]
The Victory of Suffering Love by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleiaan excerpt from his book, The Orthodox Way The incarnation, the birth of Christ in Bethlehem celebrated at Christmas, is already an act of salvation. The Word of God, in taking human flesh and taking up our broken humanity into Himself, restores us. Christ saves us [...]
Consequences of the Fall by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia an excerpt from his book, The Orthodox Way Created for fellowship with the Holy Trinity, called to advance in love from the divine image to the divine likeness, man chose instead a path that led not up but down. He repudiated the Godward relationship [...]
Pentecost: The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia an excerpt from his book, The Orthodox Way The whole aim of the Christian life is to be a Spirit-bearer, to live in the Spirit of God, to breathe the Spirit of God. “Where two or three are gathered together in [...]
