Our Faith

Introduces the non Orthodox to Orthodox Christianity.   more...

Sketches the great epochs of Orthodoxy.   more...

Describes the non-sacramental services which contribute to spiritual life.   more...

Discusses the meaning of theosis as the goal of Christian life.   more...

Outlines the salient points of doctrine and basic credal affirmations.   more...

Understanding the religious calendar, it's history, and development.   more...

Outlines the procedure for becoming a member of the Orthodox Church   more...

Describes the meaning and celebration of the Eucharist.   more...

Discusses the form and characteristics of Orthodox worship.   more...

Through the forgiveness of sins in the Sacrament of Confession, the past is no longer an intolerable burden but rather an encouragement for what lies ahead. Life acquires an attitude of expectation, not of despondency; and confession becomes the way out of the impasse caused by sin.   more...

The Sacrament of the Holy Priesthood derives its origin from Christ, the great High Priest, Who was "holy, blameless, unstained, separated from sinners, exalted above the heavens... a minister in the sanctuary which is set up not by man but by the Lord." (Hebrews 7:26, 8:2).   more...

An examination of the history and development of fasting and its role in the life of the Orthodox Christian.   more...

How the dating of Pascha is determined each year.   more...

A day by day account of the meaning of each service in Holy Week.   more...

The practical and spiritual dimensions of fasting, which serves as a guide in our union with the resurrected Lord.   more...

Understanding the religious calendar, it's history, and development.   more...

An examination of how saints and santhood is understood in the Orthodox Church.   more...

An examination of the Orthodox Christian understanding of tradition as the history of salvation and the life of the Holy Spirit in the Church.   more...

Icons create within us a sharper awareness of the 'divine presence.' They awaken a more favorable disposition for prayer. They can evoke meditation and a deeper appreciation of God's gracious acts for our salvation. They can imprint upon our minds a more vivid image of the idea of things, which are necessary for our spiritual growth.   more...

Cremation (burning the bodies of those who have died to the point of ashes) is a practice which is being "sold" as a cost-effective, space-conservative alternative to traditional burial of the body. Throughout her history, however, the Orthodox Church has prohibited this practice. But, as in many areas of the Faith, we must take the time to learn why the Church takes such a position.   more...

Beginning to see nature as a work of God, we begin to see our own place as human beings within nature. The true appreciation of any object is to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. The Church teaches it is the destiny of mankind to restore the proper relationship between God and the world as it was in Eden. By protecting the Environment as Orthodox Christians, we embody this teaching in our actions.   more...

In peace let us pray to the Lord," the first petition of several litanies in the Divine Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great, in essence tells us to leave our cares behind and to actually talk with God in prayer. Prayer is the spiritual food that strengthens our whole being. Prayer enables us to maintain a personal relationship with our loving God, through that intimate 'soul to Spirit' dialogue   more...