A Special Time To Work On Yourself

An Interview with Archpriest Alexei Kruglik

Dmitri Dementiev

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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

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A Special Time To Work On Yourself

An Interview with Archpriest Alexei Kruglik

Dmitri Dementiev

The fast is a special time when a person ought to work on himself more. And not everyone, of course, is equal to this intensified work, and therefore—perhaps not right off—but sooner or later some kinds of trials begin.

On Luke 13:10-17. Christ Still Loves Sinners

Rev. George Dimopoulos

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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

Rating: 8|Votes: 4

On Luke 13:10-17. Christ Still Loves Sinners

Rev. George Dimopoulos

Dear Brethren, God loves nothing more than He loves man, and hates nothing more than He hates hypocrisy. When our Blessed Savior, Jesus Christ, was here on earth, He was full of love and mercy toward all men; only towards the hypocrites did He appear harsh and demanding.

An Orthodox Response to John Calvin on Icons: Icons and Idolatry

Gabe Martini

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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

Rating: 7,7|Votes: 7

An Orthodox Response to John Calvin on Icons: Icons and Idolatry

Gabe Martini

Are all religious depictions idolatry? This is a question that plagued the Roman Empire near the end of the eighth century, and again in the ninth.

To Russia From a Scientology Victim

Gerry Armstrong

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Orthodoxy Today

To Russia From a Scientology Victim

Gerry Armstrong

The universal problem with what Scientologists are doing to each other is their intention and system to eliminate or suppress people’s consciences, and their relative success in doing so. This generates a condition of functional psychopathy in which lying is easy and hurting others can be a point of honor.

The Orthodox Nativity Fast Can Help Prevent Post-Holiday Blues

Lis DeLuca

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Coming to Orthodoxy

Rating: 9,6|Votes: 11

The Orthodox Nativity Fast Can Help Prevent Post-Holiday Blues

Lis DeLuca

Much of the post-holiday blues that occur in the United States may have something to do with the way Americans celebrate Christmas. The Orthodox Nativity fast May be the remedy many people need.