The Start of the Nativity Fast: Why do we fast from foods?
The Start of the Nativity Fast: Why do we fast from foods?
We have begun the joyous and holy Nativity Fast. The fast begins on November 28, or forty days before the Nativity in the flesh
Handmade Gift Ideas: Byzantium Tea Set
Handmade Gift Ideas: Byzantium Tea Set
The scratching technique used for making this tea set is not suitable for large-scale production. It is an author technique of decorating ceramic
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General Information about the Nativity Fast
General Information about the Nativity Fast
During the Nativity Fast the Church encourages us to intensify our spiritual lives in order to ready our souls and bodies for the
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An Orthodox Christian Viewpoint on Speaking in Tongues
An Orthodox Christian Viewpoint on Speaking in Tongues
Speaking in Tongues, "Glossolalia," a popular practice with many Churches today, is a phenomenon which can be traced to the days of the
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"Can I Become a Matushka?" or a Few Notes on Becoming the Wife of a Priest
"Can I Become a Matushka?" or a Few Notes on Becoming the Wife of a Priest
Recently a letter came to Foma Magazine’s column entitled, “Questions to Priests”, addressed to priests’ wives instead of priests. It read, “I wonder
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Ministry Updates: Recent Projects of St.Elisabeth Convent with Adults and Children with Special Needs
Ministry Updates: Recent Projects of St.Elisabeth Convent with Adults and Children with Special Needs
They went on pilgrimages to holy places, studied in Germany, bathed in fallen leaves, watched speed maneuvering competitions, participated in horse therapy classes,
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If You Want to Become Fluent in Orthodox Christianity...
If You Want to Become Fluent in Orthodox Christianity...
Someone once said that “worship” is a verb. I actually think it’s a language. — Over the years, I’ve found myself studying a
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