Our era has one particular feature where it differs from previous ages: people are more interested in information than in knowledge. The growth of the Internet has meant that we’re bombarded on a daily basis with information and news and aren’t interested to the same extent in the study of spiritual texts, be these Scripture, the Fathers, or theologically beneficial writings. Continue reading “The Need for Spiritual Study in the Age of the Internet and Information”
The impact of Orthodox Christian Neptic-Psychotherapeutic interventions on self-reported depressive symptomatology and comorbid anxiety
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the very interesting corresponding paper by the Right Reverend Dr. Andrew (Zoran) Vujisić. Continue reading “The impact of Orthodox Christian Neptic-Psychotherapeutic interventions on self-reported depressive symptomatology and comorbid anxiety”
Sickness and healing in Orthodox Theology
How does Orthodox Theology imply – and how should the Church understand – “sickness” and “therapy”, if not with the use of idealistic, physiocratic or psychological-utilitarian forms and notions?
In our attempt to provide a reply to this question, let’s borrow the following fundamental principles from Patristic theology: Continue reading “Sickness and healing in Orthodox Theology”
Sinners in the Church
What, really, is the true objective of the Church? To separate the good from the bad?
Or could it perhaps be to accept the bad, and help them “clean up”? Continue reading “Sinners in the Church”
The Holy Light in Jerusalem: Testimonies and Evidence
Where and when does the miracle occur?
The ceremony, which awes the souls of Christians, takes place in the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem. The date for Pascha is determined anew for every year. It must be a first Sunday after the spring equinox and Jewish Passover. Continue reading “The Holy Light in Jerusalem: Testimonies and Evidence”
In the end, are we wrong about life?
by Fr. Andreas Agathokleous
It’s certainly difficult to get rid of the mistaken assumptions about interpersonal relationships, our connection to God and also our view of our self when we’ve been fed these from childhood. Because the soul of a child soaks up whatever ‘lessons’ are offered as blotting-paper does ink. It keeps them, absorbs them and lives with them. Continue reading “In the end, are we wrong about life?”