by Susan AndersonAmerican converts can be enlightened, inspired, and educated by learning the history of Chrisianity in Russia.If there is a country in the world that is akin to America in spirit, it is Russia. Both countries possess wide expanses of land, and people who exude awareness of that … [Read more...]
Trampling Down Death By Death: Reflections on the Orthodox Resurrection Service
A Protestant Visits the Orthodox Resurrection ServiceBy Brad JersakI shall never forget the beauty, wonder and spiritual culture shock the first time I experienced an Orthodox Resurrection service. It was 2006 and my new friend, Archbishop (ret.) Lazar had invited me to join their parish for the … [Read more...]
About Orthodox Communion Spoons
by Fr. John WhitefordIn the Orthodox Church, Holy Communion is administered to communicants using a special spoon. Some have asked, doesn’t the 101st canon of the Council of Trullo forbid the use of Communion spoons? And why are the laity not allowed to receive Communion in the hand and from the … [Read more...]
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