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The Incarnation of the Son of God
What is the true meaning of Christ and why was Christ born as a baby? Jacob seeks out a patristic understanding of the meaning of Christmas in this article.
Hot Springs 2019
Angie shares her family’s experience attending an Orthodox campout in Hot Springs, NC on a chilly, wet weekend.
The Invitation of Theophany
What does it mean for something to be blessed? Kh Faith explores the language of the hymns for Theophany, inviting us to carry the feast into the new year.
Saint Nektarios and the Corner Church
Paula shares a treasured experience in a little village stone church with the blessed Saint Nektarios.
Saint Maria of Paris
Regina reflects on the life and words of an inspiring holy woman: Saint Maria of Paris
When Fears Aren’t Unfounded
What happens to your faith when what you are afraid of becomes your reality? Kh. Faith examines this question as she shares about struggling through doubt and despondency and finding comfort in the story of Lazarus.
Introducing A New Series
A blog series where Regina gives EO readers a crash course to all things Orthodox!
All
God’s Children
Edna explores the nuances of helping our boys and girls accept themselves as children who have been lovingly created by God, who understands the mysteries of our hearts.
Saint Nicholas of Myra
In commemorating his feast day, Khouria Faith meditates on the life and works of Saint Nicholas.
The Holy Grief of St. Xenia
St. Xenia's loss of her husband at a young age transformed her life and ultimately led her to sainthood. Kh. Faith shares St. Xenia's story and discusses how it challenges and encourages her in her own spiritual life.
This past summer, Angie discovered that her family holds an interesting connection to Saint Raphael of Brooklyn. Read her story in this week’s Glorified.
Oh Mother, Where art Thou?
Crash Course Orthodoxy’s first blog post features several inspirational Church Mothers. Regina contemplates what makes a saint a Church Mother and why these Christ-like women have been so influential throughout the life of the church.
Edna King shares how her church sponsored a kickoff for a local 40 Days for Life campaign which encourages us to pray to end abortion.
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Jacob considers several quotes from this early martyr while encouraging us to embrace silence in our daily lives.
Glorified; Matushka Olga
Edna kicks off the newest EO series by writing about a holy woman she admires: Matushka Olga.
Glorified
Exploring the Legacy of the Saints
Glorified is a new blog series where EO writers contribute their reflections on the lives and quotes of the saints.
Planning Not to Worry
Goodbyes
Waking to Divinity
In the Beginning was the Tao
Lost and Found
What is Goodness?
A New Way to be Human
Choosing Stillness
Out of the Depths
The Work of Waiting