Why Are There So Many Orthodox Saints? Understanding the Orthodox Church’s Path to Holiness — An In-Depth Study

Why Are There So Many Orthodox Saints? Understanding the Orthodox Church’s Path to Holiness — An In-Depth Study Introduction The Orthodox Church has venerated thousands of saints throughout the centuries — men and women regarded as having attained holiness through divine grace and officially recognized as such by the Church. Some estimates cite more than a thousand names in ancient Greek menologia alone, a number that grows considerably when the saints…

The Divine Liturgy Explained: What Happens Inside an Orthodox Church Service

The Divine Liturgy Explained: What Happens Inside an Orthodox Church Service Põhjalik juhend ortodoksse jumalateenistuse mõistmiseks Sissejuhatus: Mis on jumalik liturgia? Küsimus “what is Divine Liturgy” on üks enim otsitud päringuid ortodoksi kristluse kohta ja sellel on hea põhjus — jumalik liturgia on iidseima elava jumalateenistuse vormi säilimine tänapäeva maailmas. Jumalik liturgia (kreeka keeles: Θεία Λειτουργία, Theia Leitourgia) on ortodoksi kristluse kõrgeim ja tähtsaim jumalateenistus, Püha Euharistia talituse viimine, milles…

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…

How to Pray for Salvation: The Path to the Kingdom of Heaven in Orthodox Tradition

How to Pray for Salvation: The Path to the Kingdom of Heaven in Orthodox Tradition Introduction: The Soul Seeks God Our hearts are restless until they find rest in God. This truth, articulated by Saint Augustine in the fourth century, rings as true today as it ever has. Millions of people around the world seek answers to the questions: What is prayer? How can I attain salvation? What awaits me…

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism? – Dialogue Between Estonian Orthodoxy and Lutheranism – The Possibility of Unity in Diversity

“One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism?” Dialogue between Estonian Orthodoxy and Lutheranism: The Possibility of Unity in Diversity Author: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik – Singularity)www.salvationprayer.eu PREFACE The Estonian Christian landscape is a unique microcosm where spiritual traditions, cultural experiences, and theological emphases have historically intertwined. The need for dialogue between Orthodoxy (Orthodoxia) and Lutheranism (Lutheranismus) is not merely an academic interest, but a practical theological and spiritual task. This article…