by Fr. Pavel GumerovAnother widespread mistake of modern times is the so-called "common-law marriage." I will use this quite false and incorrect expression for the sake of convenience, and further on I will conditionally call such a marriage unlawful, not having been legally performed. The falseness … [Read more...]

by Fr. Pavel GumerovOne time I heard a talk given by an Orthodox psychologist, a woman, and she said that she had heard within the teenage milieu the term, "a used girl." This is quite accurately stated: the boys used her and found themselves another girl.Sexual energy is an enormous force, and a … [Read more...]

by Fr. Pavel GumerovBecause the preservation of a society is based on moral renewal, and our own societies are collapsing so quickly in this regard, the importance of addressing these issues from  Orthodox Christian Tradition has never been more crucial. An English translation (slightly adapted) of … [Read more...]