The Orthodox West
The Orthodox West is a film that follows the journey of three men becoming Western Rite clergy. Click here to view the film.
The Church of the Gauls
THE BEGINNINGS OF THE GALLIC CHURCH The Gallic Church had its beginnings in the first century. Western tradition holds that Gaul (France) was initially evangelized and baptized by St. Mary Magdalene, St. Lazarus the Four-DaysDead, and his sisters Sts. Mary…
The Rule of Fasting in the Orthodox Church
In answer to numerous requests from readers, the rule of fasting is given for each day of the year. Read more…
Life of St. Mary of Egypt
Saint Zosimas (April 4) was a monk at a certain Palestinian monastery on the outskirts of Caesarea. Having dwelt at the monastery since his childhood, he lived there in asceticism until he reached the age of fifty-three. Then he was…
How is a Child Ever Going to Learn to Behave in Church if They Aren’t in Church?
It’s Sunday morning. The Church bulletin says that Church starts at 10:00am. It’s now 10:30am. You’re walking to the car to take yourself and the kids to Church. You’re arriving at communion. You’re embarrassed to come in that late, but…