by St. Sophronius of JerusalemO Trinity supreme in being, in goodness, and in Godhead, almighty, who watchest over all, invisible, incomprehensible, Maker of spiritual beings and rational natures, … [Read more...]
The Mystery of Christ’s Baptism
by Fr. Stephen Freeman This week, the Church moves from the feast of Christmas to the feast of Theophany - the celebration of the Baptism of Christ. The intent of this feast is not to celebrate a … [Read more...]
The Twelve Days of Christmas
by Fr. Hans Jacobse What happens when we try to secularize Christmas, and why Orthodox Christians need to remain faithful to their traditions. In the Christian tradition of both east and west, … [Read more...]
Happy Theophany!
Happy Feast Day everyone! Christ is baptized in the Jordan! And we with Him! At the completion of the twelve-day festival, starting on December 25, and ending on January 5, known as Christmastide or … [Read more...]
On The Holy Lights – Part 2
by St. Gregory Nazianzus "the Theologian" Our father among the saints Gregory the Theologian , also known as Gregory of Nazianzus (though that name more appropriately refers to his father) and … [Read more...]
On The Holy Lights – Part 1
by St. Gregory Nazianzus "the Theologian" Our father among the saints Gregory the Theologian , also known as Gregory of Nazianzus (though that name more appropriately refers to his father) and Gregory … [Read more...]