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by Fr. John Romanides Apart from the specific teaching of our Lord regarding the procession of the Holy Spirit (as recorded in John 15:26), the understanding of this Mystery is been seriously muddled by at attempt to defend the Credal addition (and the Son) which is unscriptural, as legitimate over many centuries. Though this addition has become the theological patrimony of western Christian theology, it is by no means a complicated issue, nor … [Read more...]
by Fr. Antony Hughes This excellent essay details the vast divergence between western/Scholastic theology and Orthodox Patristic theology with regard to the sin of Adam. Pastor of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Fr. Anthony has also served as Orthodox Chaplain at Harvard University. A young man called me recently to discuss his family’s movement toward the Orthodox Church. He told me a priceless story about … [Read more...]
by Fr. George Morelli What to Do When One's "Truth" Does Not Match the "Others'" Truth ““Pilate said to him, "So you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Every one who is of the truth hears my voice."” (Jn 18: 37) “If silence is more necessary even during conversation about good matters, how much more so in … [Read more...]
By St. John Chrysostom Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! St. John was the Archbishop of Constantinople during the fourth century. He was fearless when denouncing sin in high places, and was a prolific writer, and bold preacher, unafraid to hit the topical issues of the day squarely between the eyes with all the subtlety of a ball peen hammer. His last words were “Glory to God for all things!” How does one prove that … [Read more...]
by William J. Tighe On the Origins of the Primary Feast of the Christian Church, from the man who brought us the stellar article, Calculating Christmas. For all Christians today who observe a “liturgical year,” the high point of that year is the annual commemoration of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection at the end of Holy Week. Good Friday recalls to the faithful the Lord’s suffering and death, and in most Christian … [Read more...]
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Senior Editor of Touchstone Magazine, and archpriest of All Saints Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL, Fr. Patrick is, perhaps, the most erudite writer in the Orthodox Church in North America today. This article, one of his Pastoral Ponderings, was published by Orthodoxtoday.org. Among the biblical concepts supporting St. Paul's theology of atonement, one of the most important, surely, is that of expiation. What does … [Read more...]
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Senior Editor of Touchstone Magazine, and archpriest of All Saints Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL, Fr. Patrick is, perhaps, the most erudite writer in the Orthodox Church in North America today. This article, one of his Pastoral Ponderings, was published by Orthodoxtoday.org. The classical and ancient theology of the Christian Church regards as redemptive the entire "event" of Jesus Christ, beginning with His personal … [Read more...]
by Fr. John Romanides Our father in the faith, John Romanides (1927 - 2001), was a prominent 20th century Orthodox Christian priest, theologian, and writer. He argued for the existence of a "national, cultural and even linguistic unity between Eastern and Western Romans" that existed until the intrusion and takeover of the West Romans (the Roman Catholics) by the Franks and or Goths (German tribes). This article originally appeared in "The … [Read more...]
by Fr. John Romanides Our father in the faith, John Romanides (1927 - 2001), was a prominent 20th century Orthodox Christian priest, theologian, and writer. He argued for the existence of a "national, cultural and even linguistic unity between Eastern and Western Romans" that existed until the intrusion and takeover of the West Romans (the Roman Catholics) by the Franks and or Goths (German tribes). This article originally appeared in "The … [Read more...]
by Kevin Allen As the award winning host of the radio program "The Illumined Heart," Kevin Allen is also convert to the Orthodox Christian faith from Hinduism, and an eloquent speaker and apologist for his Christian faith. His podcast can be heard on Ancient Faith Radio. This first article appeared on Orthodoxytoday.org, and carefully explains the importance not only of reaching those in Eastern religions for Christ, but also how not to do … [Read more...]
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