...Some biblical scholars believe this move is a fulfillment of a prophesy...
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The Hymn of Kassiani
...Saint Kassiani the Hymnographer and poet was born between 805 A.D. and 810 A.D. ...
Pascha (Easter) date calculation for Orthodox Christians
The date for the calculation of Pascha in the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church can be easily explained.....
The word ‘Catholic’ translated to English in the Nicene Creed.
The Greek word, Καθολικὴν (phonetically Katholikín), is actually a combination of two Greek words
The Symbolism of the Fig Tree. John 1:35-52 (Mark 11:11-23; Matthew 21:18,19; Matthew 21:20-22)
The Gospel of John 1:35-52 - Jesus' 12 Apostles and the Symbolism of the Fig Tree. Refer also to Mark 11:11-23; Matthew 21:18,19; Matthew 21:20-22...
False Teachings about Christianity. James 3:1-10
In the Apostle James’ letter, he addresses the 12 tribes of Israel which are scattered abroad...
What about the Byzantine Double-headed Eagle?
The origin of the use of the double headed eagle symbolically is shrouded in antiquity and many ancient cultures have used the symbolism
Bible Translations
...In the modern world, we are still struggling with receiving the most accurate translations...
About the Man Born Blind, John 9:1-38
...The Israelites were waiting for the Messiah...
About the Holy Fathers of the Church and the First Ecumenical Council.
..Three-hundred years before the Holy Fathers of the Fourth Century convened in the First Great Ecumenical Council...
The Feast of Pentecost within the Orthodox Christian perspective. John 7:37-52, 8:12.
... It was on this important day of the Israelites that Jesus takes the opportunity....
Why the term “Father” is used for a Priest in the Orthodox Christian Church
...Since the early days of the Christian Church,....
Matthew 5:14-19 – What it means to be a true Disciple of the Lord
....some biblical scholars believe this refers to the Old Testament prophecies about the time when....
On Illness and Suffering. Matthew 9:1-8; James 5:10-20
...Within Scripture during Jesus’ time on earth, the Apostles....
The Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. Matthew 14:14-22; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14
....Biblical scholars see various meanings in this scripture reading. Some biblical scholars conclude that this miracle performed by Jesus is a....
The Miracle of Jesus Christ Walking on Water, Matthew 14:22-34; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:15-21
...Most Biblical scholars agree that the scriptural imagery of Jesus Christ in the boat with His Apostles is representative of....
Healing of the Boy with Seizures. Matthew 17:14-23; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-42
...Many English translations of Matthew’s text in Greek, translate the Greek word σεληνιάζομαι (seleniazomai) as ...
Exaltation of the Holy Cross, John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30.
...Most biblical scholars agree that chapter 19 of John’s Gospel ironically indicates that even when men are pushing their own agendas to accomplish something they desire, they are in fact fulfilling God’s Will without realizing it....
Jesus tells His disciples to deny themselves and take up their cross Mark 8:34-38; Matthew 16:21-18; Luke 9:18-21
The events of this reading occur as Jesus and His apostles are traveling...
The Calling of the Apostles. Luke 5:1-11; Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20
The Lake of Gennesaret, as mentioned in this scripture reading ...
Behave towards men as you would like them to behave towards you. Luke 5:12-16, Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-19
After Jesus had gathered His 12 Apostles...
The Raising of the Widow’s Son from the Dead. Luke 7:11-16
In Luke’s Gospel, the miracle of raising a man from the dead in the city of Nain immediately ....
The Demon-possessed Man. Luke 8:26-39
This story in Luke is also told in Matthew 8:28-34 and Mark 5:1-20.....
The Parable of the Rich Man and the Abundant Crop. Luke 12:16-21
The parable of the rich man and the abundant crop (Luke 12:16-21) is preceded in scripture by...
Jesus Healing the Woman with the Curvature of the Spine. Luke 13:10-17
This is an interesting Gospel reading. Jesus heals a woman who has a curvature of the spine on the Sabbath in the synagogue....
The Lenten Triodion in the Orthodox Christian Church.
The Sunday following the Sunday of Zacchaeus marks the beginning of the period the Orthodox Christian Church calls the Lenten Triodion....
How the Sacrament of Baptism is related to the Lord’s Passion and Pascha in the Orthodox Church – Mark 10:32-45, Matthew 20:17-19, Luke 9:22-27
This Gospel reading is the third time that Jesus Christ teaches of His crucifixion and resurrection to the 12 Apostles. The first time Jesus speaks of....
The Sunday of Zachaeus – Luke 19:1-10
Jesus meets Zacchaeus in Jericho. Jericho was considered a sinful place to live because ...
The Relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus Christ – Mark 1:1-1:8
Many biblical scholars believe that John the Baptist was related in some way to Jesus Christ through the Virgin Mary’s bloodline and ...
The Cleansing of the 10 Lepers – Luke 17:12-19
Prior to the Gospel of Luke 17:12-19 telling of the healing of the 10 lepers is a story of the healing of another leper in Luke 12:15 (Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45). In both of these stories, Jesus instructs the people inflicted
The Parable of the “Sower and the Seed..” Luke 8:5 – 8:15; Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20
Many theologians speak on this topic, but few, if any, look at it from the seed’s point of view
The Nicene Creed of Faith in Greek, Phonetics, and English
Nicene Creed of Faith in Greek, Phonetics and English. Helpful video and printout for those using English phonetics to pronounce the Greek.
The Lord’s Prayer in Greek, Phonetics, and English
It is a common fact in English speaking countries that English Translations of the Lord's Prayer used in the Orthodox Church deviates considerably from one text to another. They all say essentially the same thing but use different, sometimes complex, English words in the translation. What absolutely never changes is the original text in the … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer in Greek, Phonetics, and English
How an Orthodox Priest positions his hand to bless
How an Orthodox Priest positions his hand to bless.
The Christian Symbol of the Fish
For a printable copy, access this link In the earliest of Christian times, when Christians were heavily persecuted, the fish symbol came to represent Christianity long before the Cross symbol was in use. The symbol of the fish was used to identify oneself as a Christian to others, mark burial places of the saints … Continue reading The Christian Symbol of the Fish
Guide to creating a didactic (teaching) Divine Liturgy in your Home School or Parish.
The following is a link to a helpful guide for establishing an Eastern Orthodox Christian Didactic (teaching) Divine Liturgy in your Home School or Parish: Didactic (teaching) Divine Liturgy Guide. Some helpful hints for stylizing the Didactic Divine Liturgy Guide and creating your own document for handout in your Home School or Parish are: Use … Continue reading Guide to creating a didactic (teaching) Divine Liturgy in your Home School or Parish.
Orthodox Christian Youth Craft for Christmas Lent – Christmas (Advent) Wreath
Orthodox Christian Safety Advent Wreath For Orthodox Christians, the fast period for the Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ begins on November 15 and extends through December 25. Orthodox Christians often refer to this time as the Christmas Fast or Christmas Lent. This is a spiritual period of moderate fasting, prayer, scripture reading … Continue reading Orthodox Christian Youth Craft for Christmas Lent – Christmas (Advent) Wreath
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