The sign of the cross is a beautiful gesture which reminds the faithful of both the cross of salvation while invoking the Holy Trinity. The early Church Fathers attested to the use of the sign of the cross. Tertullian (d. 250) described the exceptional frequency of the sign of the cross being … [Read more...]
The Sacrifice to End All Sacrifices
by Fr. Stephen DeYoung As mentioned previously, the fact that the animal sacrifices of the Old Testament are no longer observed within Christian communities, beginning with the apostolic community, has been used to marginalize the commandments of the Law regarding worship in toto. While the idea … [Read more...]
Why Do the Orthodox Sometimes Celebrate Pascha (Easter) on a Different Day from Roman Catholics?
by Fr. Basil Biberdorf Sigh. It's time for that annual round of ABSOLUTELY WRONG "Why Orthodox Pascha [Easter] doesn't line up with Western Easter every year" articles. It's very simple. The basic principle is: Pascha happens the first Sunday following the first full moon following the vernal … [Read more...]
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