The History of Orthodoxy in America

The History of Orthodoxy in AmericaThis article will cover common American Orthodox history and the history of The Self-Ruling Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North AmericaDezhnyov's 1648 expedition's believed to had reached the American shore and that their men had founded...

How Russian Orthodox state supported young America

 How Russian Orthodox state supported young America At the time when British ships of James Cook were sailing alongside the America's northwest, perhaps in an attempt to claim the previously explored by Russian navigators Pacific shores, the 13 Colonies rebelled against the English...

Quotes of pagan writings in the Bible

These are "verified" quotes of pagan authors which were used by Apostles. These quotes became common sayings and, apparently, used to convey Divine Truths in an understandable manner. Quotes of pagan writings in the Bible Epimenides Our Holy Apostle Paul quoted pagan poet Epimenides' (7th or 6th century BC) Ode to Zeus in his letter to Titus 1:12-13: "Cretans, always liars, evil beasts, idle bellies."and...

Prayer of St John of Kronstadt

Lord! grant that Thy temple may communicate to all who enter into it with faith, piety  and fear of God, the enlightenment of their souls, the cleansing from their sins, sanctification, peace, health, tranquility of soul—that it may strengthen their faith, hope and love; that it may further the amendment of their lives, success in all their good beginnings and works, mutual love, pure Christian...

The Prayer of the Third Hour, of St Basil the Great

O Master, God the Father Almighty; O Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only-begotten Son; and Thou, O Holy Spirit; One Godhead and One Power; Have mercy on me a sinner, and by those judgments which Thou knowest save me, Thine unworthy servant; For blessed art Thou unto the ages. Ame...

Christian faith is not...

"Christian faith is not a doctrinal system but a way of restoration for fallen man."St Theophan the Reclu...

We suffer because...

We suffer because we have no humility and we do not love our brother. From love of our brother comes the love of God. People do not learn humility,...