The Orthodox Icon of the Resurrection (Anastasis) In the Orthodox Church, the icon of the Resurrection is not usually a picture of Christ coming out

Divinity suffered in the flesh vs God suffered in the flesh 1. The Core Doctrine: One Person, Two Natures The Orthodox Church teaches that Jesus

God suffered in the flesh – Christology Debate To understand why the phrase “God suffered in the flesh” became so important, we must look at

Reading Scripture in an Orthodox way: 1. Doctrinal Explanation The patristic method of reading Scripture is not merely intellectual or academic—it is a participation in

Saint Gregory Palamas urges us to avoid those who do not accept the patristic interpretations—indeed, who even act contrary to them—while claiming that they rely

The Mystery of the “Great and Holy Sabbath” In the Orthodox Church, Holy Saturday is called the “Great and Holy Sabbath.” It is not simply

Bridegroom Services In the Orthodox Church, Bridegroom Services are special services held during the first part of Holy Week (the week leading up to Pascha).