Our Daily Rice. A talk on a mission to China from Russia’s backwoods

Priest Roman Vityuk

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Orthodoxy Today

Rating: 7.8|Votes: 8

Our Daily Rice. A talk on a mission to China from Russia’s backwoods

Priest Roman Vityuk

Priest Roman Vityuk speaks about why residents of Russia’s backwoods pray for the Chinese, whether we should be afraid of China or display a good Christian interest in it, why in the Chinese version of the prayer “Our Father” the word “bread” is replaced with “rice”, and what kind of people we should be in order to have success in our Orthodox mission to China.

The Island

Vladimir Shcherbinin

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Orthodoxy Today

Rating: 10|Votes: 3

The Island

Vladimir Shcherbinin

We are young and naïve; we recollect stories from the Lives of saints of olden times, and of course, are looking forward to seeing some miracles from the elder.

Pro-Life and Pro-Choice?

Fr. John Whiteford

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Orthodoxy Today

Rating: 8.3|Votes: 10

Pro-Life and Pro-Choice?

Fr. John Whiteford

If someone says that they are pro-life and pro-choice, this can only mean that they personally oppose abortion, but they think that others should be free to decide the matter for themselves, because they don't want to "impose their morality" on anyone else. Is this a morally defensible position?

The “Council” of Crete and the New Emerging Ecclesiology: An Orthodox Examination

Fr. Peter Alban Heers

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Theology

Rating: 7.8|Votes: 12

The “Council” of Crete and the New Emerging Ecclesiology: An Orthodox Examination

Fr. Peter Alban Heers

In this new lecture, Fr. Peter offers an insightul and balanced look at June 2016's Council that took place on the island of Crete, in which participated ten of the fifteen Local Orthodox Churches. Fr. Peter's talk covers the long process leading up to the council, the events that occurred during the council, and the documents produced by it. Through his examination of the theology and procedures of the council, Fr. Peter demonstrates that it is not a true representation of the Orthodox Church and its Orthodox faith.

Lessons from Eve: How to Bow Your Head Before Your Husband

Fr. Michael Vladimirov

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Marriage and Family

Rating: 7.8|Votes: 8

Lessons from Eve: How to Bow Your Head Before Your Husband

Fr. Michael Vladimirov

“Hearts beat in unison, breathing unites, thoughts merge, and nothing can separate you from your beloved. Adam and Eve probably thought the same, especially considering that their union was concluded by God. But the serpent thought otherwise and easily achieved his goal.” What is the main purpose of marriage, and what must spouses overcome in order to accomplish it?