How to Fast Like the Early Christians: The Orthodox Fasting Guide for Beginners

How to Fast Like the Early Christians: The Orthodox Fasting Guide for Beginners A comprehensive guide to understanding and practicing Orthodox Christian fasting traditions from Great Lent to weekly fasts Author : Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik) 1. Introduction: Rediscovering an Ancient Spiritual Discipline Fasting is one of the oldest and most universally practiced spiritual disciplines in Christianity. Yet for many modern Christians, particularly those raised in Western Protestant traditions, fasting…

Orthodox vs. Catholic vs. Protestant: Key Differences Every Seeker Should Know

Orthodox vs. Catholic vs. Protestant: Key Differences Every Seeker Should Know A comprehensive analysis of the history, theology, and practice of the three major Christian traditions 1. Introduction: Why Do These Differences Matter? Christianity is the world’s largest religion, with over 2.4 billion adherents as of 2024 — approximately 30% of the global population. Yet within this single faith, three great traditions coexist, each having shaped theology, culture, and society…

What is the Orthodox Church? The Ancient Faith That Never Changed

What is the Orthodox Church? The Ancient Faith That Never Changed Keywords: Eastern Orthodox Church, Orthodox Christianity, ancient Christian faith, Orthodox Church explained, Orthodox Church beliefs Introduction: The Church That Has Remained Unchanged Have you ever wondered what the original Christian Church looked like — the one Jesus Christ founded and the Apostles spread throughout the world? The Orthodox Church (Eastern Orthodox Church) claims to be precisely that Church: the…