I heartily recommend Fr. Zakarias Boutros’ ministry to muslim inquirers. He has led millions of Muslims to Christ, through his “Truth Talk” television program and vast online ministry. His knowledge of Islam, the Koran, and Muslim sources is second to none. These days, it is important to know where our inquirers are coming from – […]
Two Magicians Baptized Orthodox Christians in Eastern Congo
Thanks to Robert Arakaki for bringing this to our attention, and to Google translate for making it somewhat understandable. He is now called Theophane. After having assisted with the Orthodox Catechism in Bunia, East Congo, he had given us all a great surprise by abandoning all magical practices, that tied him to the devil and […]
Orthodoxy in Small-Town America
by By Xenia Kathryn Tussing I grew up in a small town on the southern coast of Oregon. My family was Protestant, and after “church-hopping” for most of my early years, my parents settled on attending the local First Presbyterian Church once we moved to Oregon from the South. Although we tithed and were active in […]
VIEWPOINT: In The War Over Christianity, Orthodoxy Is Winning
By Mary Eberstadt Orthodoxy and Orthodox Christian morality for the win. Pay attention, Orthodox Christians. The author is talking about ‘orthodox’ Christianity, not Orthodoxy – as long as Orthodoxy remains orthodox (pardon the pun), there is no limit to our missionary potential in this century. We’re all that’s left. Small wonder, given the harrowing times […]
“Seeing Young Chinese Christian Seekers is the Most Astounding Experience I’ve had in a Long Time.”
This autumn, the Sretensky Monastery choir made a twenty-day tour, visiting Orthodox parishes of the United States. The tour ended… in China—where it had been invited to give two concerts. Although every step these Russians took around the city reminded them of themselves, this land nevertheless remains mysterious and somewhat incomprehensible, wonderful and amazing. The […]