Tag: Christianity
Lent is upon us. Pray, fast, and give alms, saith the Lord. Apropos of fasting, I recently read a food-based memoir that is about very much more than food. …
“Both Life and Death Are Mysteries”Death is a phenomenon that is ordained for us from above, which means it is good. “>Part 1 Archbishop Theodosius (Bilchenko) of Polotsk and …
Josh. 5:9–12 / Ps. 34:2–7 / 2 Cor. 5:17–21 / Lk. 15:1–3, 11–32 In today’s First Reading, God forgives “the reproach” of the generations who grumbled against him after …
The U.S. should not retreat from its vital role in defending and promoting religious freedom around the globe, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom urged in a March …
Several pro-life organizations are praising President Donald Trump’s administration for plans to freeze tens of millions of dollars in federal taxpayer money that was intended in part for the …
The new shepherd of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston pledged March 25 to serve his new flock “with all my heart.” “Together, we will move forward, following our Savior, who …
Giv’ot Bar, Israel, March 26, 2025 Photo: jpost.com Archaeologists have uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era monastery in the Negev, a desert region of southern Israel, near the Biblical town …
Tanzania and Madagascar, March 26, 2025 A scene from Tanzania. Photo: exarchate-africa.ru More than 65 people were received into holy Orthodoxy in Tanzania and Madagascar over a 10-day …
Tallinn, March 26, 2025 Photo: orthodox.ee The Estonian Orthodox Church won a legal victory on Monday. According to the latest ruling, the state may accept the new name …
Warsaw, March 26, 2025 Met. Sawa of Poland. Photo: risu.ua The Polish Orthodox Church recently made a donation to the Association of People Suffering from Epilepsy that will …