Category: Orthodox Prayers and Spirituality

Orthodox Prayers and Spirituality

Articles and writings exploring Greek Orthodox prayers, liturgy, and spiritual practices, offering guidance, inspiration, and deeper insight into the life of faith and inner growth

Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God 8. september

Views: 29Introduction: The First Great Feast of the Church Year On September 8, the Orthodox and Catholic Churches celebrate the Nativity of the Theotokos —

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Orthodox monks establish Estonia's first Orthodox monastery in decades

Views: 37Orthodox monks establish Estonia’s first Orthodox monastery in decades For the first time in more than 80 years, Orthodox monks are once again living

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Views: 39What Does Orthodox Christian Mean? A Clear 2026 Answer Seven ecumenical councils shaped the doctrine of Orthodox Christianity, but “what does orthodox christian mean”

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Views: 11What Is the Lord’s Prayer? Its Meaning, Text, and Practice Two Gospels present the Lord’s Prayer at different lengths. This detail helps answer the

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Jumalikustumine Theanthropose kaudu Jumal-inimene vähetuntud allikatest

Views: 40Deification Through the Theanthropos: The God-Man in Lesser-Known Sources An in-depth study of the doctrine of theosis (θέωσις), the concept of the Theanthropos (God-man),

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The Bible Reveals The Secret of Human Creation No One Talks About

Views: 58God-Man – The Bible Reveals: The Secret of Human Creation No One Talks About An in-depth study of human creation — through a synthesis

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September 1 The Beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year, or the Indiction — The First Day of the Orthodox Liturgical Year

Views: 121September 1: The Beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year, or the Indiction — The First Day of the Orthodox Liturgical Year An in-depth look

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Mother of God 8. september 2026 Nativity of the Theotokos - Feast of the Birth of the Mother of God.

Views: 122Mother of God, September 8, 2026: The Nativity of the Theotokos — Celebrating the Birth of the Virgin Mary An in-depth look at the

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The Ultimate Guide to Prayer How to Deepen Your Spiritual Connection

Views: 45The Ultimate Guide to Prayer: How to Deepen Your Spiritual Connection A comprehensive guide to prayer — contemplative prayer forms, biblical foundations, history’s most

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The God-Man The Sanctification of Matter in Orthodoxy – Metropolitan Stefanus's Church in Focus

Views: 25The God-Man: The Sanctification of Matter in Orthodoxy – Metropolitan Stefanus’s Church in Focus Meta description: A deep reading of the God-Man’s nature, the

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Church Feast 2026 The Meaning, History, and Christian Celebration of Feast Days

Views: 22Church Feast 2026: The Meaning, History, and Christian Celebration of Feast Days Introduction Few observances in the life of the Church carry as many

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Views: 323Dormition Fast 2026: When It Begins, When It Ends, and How to Fast Rightly The Dormition Fast 2026 runs from August 1 to August

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The Meaning and Power of Prayer in Christianity Biblical Teaching and the Wisdom of the Church Fathers

Views: 63The Meaning and Power of Prayer in Christianity: Biblical Teaching and the Wisdom of the Church Fathers Meta description: An in-depth study of the

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Spiritual Warfare From the Abyss to Glory — A Practical Guide to Overcoming Satan (2)

Views: 48Spiritual Warfare: From the Abyss to Glory — A Practical Guide to Overcoming Satan A practical guide to putting on the armor of God

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Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

Views: 36HCHC Launches “The Catechist: The Art of Listening and Teaching” — New Orthodox Certificate Program for 2026–2027 Meta description: Hellenic College Holy Cross is

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Ukraine Claims Pochaiv Lavra Belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church — A Major Step Toward Banning the Historic Monastery

Views: 32Ukraine Claims Pochaiv Lavra Belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church — A Major Step Toward Banning the Historic Monastery Meta description: Ukraine’s state authority

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The Power of Anointing How to Receive and Activate God's Anointing

Views: 111The Power of Anointing: How to Receive and Activate God’s Anointing Introduction: What Is Anointing? Anointing (Greek χρίσμα, chrisma — “anointing, unction”) is one

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Why It Is Permissible to Depict Saints and Christ on Icons A Biblical and Church-Historical Answer

Views: 43Why Icons May Depict Christ and the Saints: A Biblical and Historical Answer to the Case Against Sacred Images Meta description: Is the veneration

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The Ascension of Isaiah Antichrist, Beliar, and the Vision of the Seven Heavens

Views: 44The Ascension of Isaiah: Antichrist, Beliar, and the Vision of the Seven Heavens Few texts outside the biblical canon open a more direct window

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Tallinna Siimeoni ja Hanna Kirik

Views: 28The Cathedral of St. Simeon and the Prophetess Anna in Tallinn: A Sanctuary of Encounter Introduction Near Tallinn’s harbor, where the old shoreline once

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How to Find Peace in God – 8 Biblical Tips Against Anxiety

Views: 56How to Find Peace in God – 8 Biblical Tips Against Anxiety Anxiety is one of the most common spiritual burdens of our age.

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How to Pray Effectively – 7 Biblical Keys That Will Transform Your Prayer Life

Views: 19How to Pray Effectively – 7 Biblical Keys That Will Transform Your Prayer Life An essay on the foundations of Christian prayer, the writings

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What is Theosis — What Does It Mean to Become Like God

Views: 84What is Theosis? — What Does It Mean to Become Like God Theosis, or deification, is one of the most profound and inspiring teachings

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Trust in God in Hard Times How to Preserve Faith in Suffering and Pain

Views: 28Trust in God in Hard Times: How to Preserve Faith in Suffering and Pain Meta description: How can we preserve our trust in God

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