Preparing for the Nativity: A Guide to Orthodox Fasting Before Christmas
The Nativity Fast, also known as the Christmas Fast, is a 40-day period of fasting and reflection in the Orthodox Christian tradition. It begins on Continue Reading
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A Different Date, Same Joy: Celebrating Orthodox Christmas Around the World
While many Christians around the world celebrated Christmas on December 25th, millions of Orthodox Christians marked the holiday on January 7th, following the Julian calendar. Continue Reading
A Star Appears: Orthodox Christians Celebrate the Nativity of Christ
As the world slows down to welcome the arrival of a new year, Orthodox Christians around the globe are preparing to celebrate one of the Continue Reading
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN MIRACLE! Myrrh-streaming icons! #jesus #icon #miracle
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN MIRACLE! Myrrh-streaming icons are a striking phenomenon in Orthodox Christianity whereby sacred … source Continue Reading
Why Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas on January 7th: Understanding the Ancient Tradition
While many Christians around the world celebrate Christmas on December 25th, Orthodox Christians mark the birth of Jesus Christ on January 7th. This difference in Continue Reading
Adorn Your Tree with Faith: A Guide to Orthodox Christian Christmas Ornaments
As the festive season approaches, many Orthodox Christians around the world prepare to decorate their homes and trees with beautiful and meaningful ornaments. In this Continue Reading
Praying with the Magi: Orthodox Christmas Prayers for the Nativity Season
The Nativity Season, which begins on December 25 and ends on January 6, is a joyous and sacred time for Orthodox Christians around the world. Continue Reading
Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen? (An Orthodox Christian Perspective)
Father James Coles is the pastor of St. Ignatius of Antioch Orthodox Church in Mesa, Arizona. Support Roots of Orthodoxy AND … source Continue Reading
A Festive and Faithful Display: Exploring Orthodox Christian Christmas Decorations
Christmas is a time for joy, giving, and celebration, and for Orthodox Christians, it’s a time to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. One of Continue Reading
