Christ is Risen! We have come through a period of fasting and self- examination, of self-denial and quiet, a period of reflection and prayer, and now we have arrived to this blessed period of Pascha when we proclaim the joy of the Resurrection of Christ. Indeed, this unique event in human history has effectively changed … [Read more…]
The Orthodox West is a film that follows the journey of three men becoming Western Rite clergy. Click here to view the film.
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 and Martha. Read more…
In answer to numerous requests from readers, the rule of fasting is given for each day of the year. Read more…
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 disturbed by the thought that he had attained perfection, and needed no one to instruct … [Read more…]