If someone dies without repentance, is it possible for such a person to repent after death? Fr. John Whiteford answers this question through the writings of the holy fathers of the Church. by Fr. John Whiteford Scripture, as explained by the Fathers of the Church, states that this is not … [Read more...]
How Did St. John Chrysostom Understand the “Wrath of God” and “Divine Punishment”?
By John Sanidopoulos St. John Chrysostom probably more than any other Father of the Church speaks about the "wrath of God" and "divine punishment". Most who read these passages often do so through the lenses of western medieval or reformation theology, even many Orthodox Christians, who are unable … [Read more...]
Prayers for the Dead in the Bible and in Tradition
From Fr. John Whiteford's blog, originally titled 'Stump the Priest: Prayers for the Dead in the Bible and in Tradition' by Fr. John Whiteford Question: "Where do we find any evidence that praying for the dead is a biblical? From what I have read it appears that the Bible almost says the … [Read more...]
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