Category Archives: Orthodox Christianity & Theology

Articles, homilies, lectures and books pertaining to the Holy Apostolic and Catholic (universal) faith. Here you will find information regarding the practices and traditions of Holy Orthodoxy, the doctrines of the Orthodox Church, and the history of Orthodox Christianity. Among many other texts, you will find Dr. Kalomiros’s “The River of Fire” and a number of articles on ecumenism and the position of the Orthodox Church in the modern world.

How to Understand Our Church Calendar

Posted on December 31, 2011 by frandrew

The late Very Reverend Boris Molchanov (Rocor) composed this study of the development of the civil and Church calendars and of the Paschalion at the end of which study he demonstrates profoundly the indissoluble bond between the Julian Calendar and … Continue reading →

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Saint Spyridon of Tremithus

Posted on December 25, 2011 by frandrew

  Prayer to St. Spyridon of Trimythus Dec 12(o.s.) O most blessed hierarch Spyridon, thou great Saint of Christ and glorious wonder-worker! Standing in heaven before the throne of God with choirs of Angels, look down with a compassionate eye … Continue reading →

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The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles; mankind draws its first breath of the Spirit of God

Posted on June 29, 2011 by frandrew

The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles was mankind’s first inspiration of breath from the Spirit of God. Remember Ezekiel’s prophecy about the valley full of human bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14). Remember how, by his word, bone joined to … Continue reading →

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Paschal Sermon by St. John Chrysostom

Posted on June 20, 2011 by marianna

This paschal sermon originally composed by St. John Chrysostom is read at all Orthodox paschal services. If any man be devout and love God, let him enjoy this fair and radiant triumphal feast. If any man be a wise servant, … Continue reading →

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The Life of Abbess Rufina: Royal Path of a Great Struggler

Posted on June 20, 2011 by marianna

By Abbess Ariadna `Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God, consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.’ (Heb.13:7)   Abbess Rufina with the Vladimir Icon Chapter I: Olga Kokoreva On June 27, … Continue reading →

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About Sergianism by Priest Vladimir Krivolutsky

Posted on June 20, 2011 by marianna

A devastating account of Sergianism in eschatological terms written by a confessor of the catacomb church who suffered in Stalin’s gulag. This article was originally published in the Paris based publication Mepa (Russ.), where it was printed in abridgment. Published … Continue reading →

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In Memory of the Royal Martyrs by St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco

Posted on June 15, 2011 by marianna

St. John explains the great sacrifices of the Tsar and the Royal family for Russia, and the great sin incurred by the Russian people for the murder of their God-annointed sovereign. Sermon given by St. John during the memorial service … Continue reading →

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The Orthodox Doctrine of Causality by Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich

Posted on June 15, 2011 by marianna

The “Serbian Chrysostom” explains the Orthodox position on causes in this memorable lecture.  A good outline of Bishop Nikolai’s thoroughly Orthodox worldview.   ONE of the fundamental points of doctrine in which our Orthodox Faith differs from all the philosophical … Continue reading →

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On Truth and Love in the Writings of St. John the Evangelist by Bishop Theophan the Recluse

Posted on June 15, 2011 by marianna

Bishop Theophan explains how “St. John the Evangelist does not allow one to say: Believe any way you wish, only love” in a clarifying analysis of St. John’s theology of love and belief.  This essay is especially relevant to the … Continue reading →

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The Ascension of Our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ by Archpriest P. Veletsky

Posted on June 15, 2011 by marianna

A homily from St. Petersburg, 1874, filled with stirring insight into the spiritual meaning of our Lord’s ascension.   What an exalted sight was presented by the ascent of our Lord Jesus Christ. There had been no such triumph since … Continue reading →

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