Eastern Orthodoxy

The Eastern Orthodox Church: The Ancient and Living Body of Christ

The Eastern Orthodox Church: The Ancient and Living Body of Christ

A reflection on the ancient faith, beauty, and spiritual life of the Eastern Orthodox Church, rooted in apostolic tradition.

Primus Inter Pares: A Christian Vision of Humble and Servant Leadership

Primus Inter Pares: A Christian Vision of Humble and Servant Leadership

A meditation on the Christian ideal of leadership as humble service, expressed in the phrase “Primus inter pares.”

The Holy Spirit in Orthodox Church Life

The Holy Spirit in Orthodox Church Life

A meditation on the life-giving presence of the Holy Spirit in the worship, sacraments, and heart of the Orthodox Church.

Orthodox View of Salvation and Theosis

Orthodox View of Salvation and Theosis

A reflection on salvation as union with God through grace, love, and transformation in the Orthodox tradition.

The Origin of Eastern Orthodoxy: The Ancient Heart of Christian Faith

The Origin of Eastern Orthodoxy: The Ancient Heart of Christian Faith

A reflection on how the Eastern Orthodox Church grew from the undivided faith of the early Christian centuries.

Orthodox Life and Ascetic Practice

Orthodox Life and Ascetic Practice

A reflection on Orthodox spiritual life, where ascetic practice leads the soul toward peace, humility, and union with God.

Virgin Mary in Eastern Orthodoxy: The Most Holy Theotokos

Virgin Mary in Eastern Orthodoxy: The Most Holy Theotokos

A reflection on the Virgin Mary as the Theotokos in Eastern Orthodoxy, her purity, intercession, and role in salvation.

Autocephalous Church: The Meaning of Independence Within the Body of Christ

Autocephalous Church: The Meaning of Independence Within the Body of Christ

A reflection on the freedom and unity of self-governing Churches that remain one in faith within the Body of Christ.

The Orthodox Bible and the Septuagint: The Ancient Heart of Scripture

The Orthodox Bible and the Septuagint: The Ancient Heart of Scripture

A reflection on how the Septuagint shaped the Orthodox Bible and continues to reveal Christ through Scripture.

Divine Love and Repentance in Orthodox Christianity

Divine Love and Repentance in Orthodox Christianity

A meditation on God’s boundless love that gently calls every soul to repentance, healing, and renewed communion.