by T. M. Luhrmann If going to Church once a week is this good for you – what do you think the benefits of going three times a week would be? Why not find out? Attend weekday Vespers, Saturday Vespers and Sunday Liturgy. You can thank me when you turn 90. One of the most […]
Memory Eternal, Archpriest Paul Merculief
Fr. Paul Merculief was laid to rest today. He was not only one of the founders of my alma mater, St. Herman Theological Seminary in Kodiak, AK, he also returned there during my studies to serve as professor and Interim Dean. I’d like to share a little about Fr. Paul, so that you might know […]
A Paschal Message For Muslims
by Joseph Laconte One of the great themes of the Christian Easter story is that the love of God can overcome the worst of human folly, wickedness, weakness — even death itself. This idea, if taken seriously, would be a tonic in many parts of the world today, but perhaps nowhere is it more […]
The Bravest Man
While the media love to glut themselves on the misdeeds of evil clergy, there are a thousand more doing heroic works of love and sacrifice. Some even get noticed for it. Memory eternal, Fr. Emil. In the cold, barren hills of Korea more than 60 years ago, two teary-eyed soldiers stood in a prisoner of […]
When Men Forsake God, Tyranny Always Follows
by Chris Banescu Sic semper tyrannis. “But if I were asked today to formulate as concisely as possible the main cause of the ruinous Revolution that swallowed up some sixty million of our people, I could not put it more accurately than to repeat: Men have forgotten God; that’s why all this has happened.” – […]
Some Profound Heresies On Atonement
by Fr. John A. Peck A sermon I gave some time ago on Publican and Pharisee Sunday. It can also be read here. Today, I’m going to teach you some profound heresies. In today’s Gospel, we have two men. This is a short, but important parable. First, the Pharisee. The Pharisee begins his prayer “O […]
Bulgarian Orthodox Church Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize
It’s decades late for this recognition of heroic virtue, but welcome nonetheless. Axios! The Bulgarian Orthodox Church has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, says the official website of its Holy Synod. This year Bulgaria marked 70 years since the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews during World War II. The National Assembly in 1943 […]
The Lord of Quantum Mechanics & Orthodox Teleportation
Jesus is the Lord of quantum mechanics, and He created the space-time continuum. Physical barriers and geographical distances are not obstacles for Him. He can instantly transport people (and their prayers) to any location in the universe, without even breaking a sweat.
NBC Declares War on Christians
By Todd Starnes Does NBC hate Christians? I pondered that question over the weekend as I sat on my couch and watched Saturday Night Live blaspheme Jesus Christ in a violent and bloody Quentin Tarantino parody – just three days after Ash Wednesday. The fake movie trailer for “Djesus Uncrossed” featured the Savior brandishing guns […]
A Final Call To Orthodox Christians
by Fr. Demetrios Carellas Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This excellent pro-life encyclical (Click on the Website below.) from the Assembly of Orthodox Bishops in North America was issued on January 22, 2013. I give thanks to God for these Spirit-filled words, and I pray that ALL Orthodox Christians – Clergy and Laity – […]