Here we bring to your knowledge two wonderful homilies (with English subtitles) of Elder Nikon from Athos. Continue reading “Elder Nikon from Mount Athos”
More than 500 Tanzanians Receive Baptism into Orthodox Church
A great spiritual event occurred in the life of the Orthodox Church in Africa recently, as more than 500 Tanzanians were baptized into Christ. Continue reading “More than 500 Tanzanians Receive Baptism into Orthodox Church”
St. Silouan the Athonite
Here we present some selected words of wisdom by St. Silouan the Athonite. Continue reading “St. Silouan the Athonite”
The ecclesiastic and secular prohibition of abortion in the Roman East
Here we present selected parts of the very interesting essay titled “The embryo in Byzantine Canon Law“, by S. Troianos* Continue reading “The ecclesiastic and secular prohibition of abortion in the Roman East”
300 years of Orthodoxy in China
Orthodox people appeared on the territory of modern China in XIII century. By mutual agreement of Peter I and Kangxi – the fourth emperor (May 4, 1654 – December 20, 1722) of Manchu dynasty — an official mission was sent to China in 1712. Continue reading “300 years of Orthodoxy in China”
The Mystery, Upborne, Fulfilled
by Fr. Stephen Freeman
Orthodoxy has a number of “favorite” words – all of which fall outside the bounds of normal speech. Though we commonly use the word “mystery” (for example), popular speech never uses it in the manner of the Church. Continue reading “The Mystery, Upborne, Fulfilled”
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