by Matushka Elizabeth Perdomo Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving are the three pillars of the spiritual life and most especially of the seasons of preparation such as Great Lent. What is almsgiving? Why must we give alms as part of our Christian life? See the answers below. Alms From OrthodoxWiki Alms or almsgiving is the giving materially to another as an act of charity to benefit the poor and needy, given for Christ’s sake. For … [Read more...]