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I think it might be a good time for some good jokes. I mean let's face it...we're not going anywhere so we might as well find some humor in things!

It seems to me that the concept of watchfulness is essential (and perhaps unique to) Orthodox spirituality. I'm hoping to get a simple and clear explanation about how to become watchful, or at least more so. I've done some reading about it and am still not clear what the practice looks like for...

So I have a question for you all. Essentially, did Christ undergo theosis? That is, did his human nature become more wholly united with his divine nature as he matured in his faith? This verse makes me wonder.. "Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." I understand...

Does anyone know when the practice of laying hands after baptism turned into chrismation?

I'm curious when the name "Orthodox" started being attributed to the "hurch of the east? I know the name Catholic was used to describe the church from very early on but I'm curious when we started using Orthodox specifically. Also I've seen somewhere that we are officially titled the Orthodox...

How is the eucharist typically offered in OO church? Is it similar to EO where the body and blood is commingled in the chalice and offered with the spoon? Is it leavened? Thanks

How is the eucharist typically offered in OO church? Is it similar to EO where the body and blood is commingled in the chalice and offered with the spoon? Is it leavened? Thanks.

Just wanted to let you all know that there is a pretty good wiki page that sums up the arguments against the papacy (universal jurisdiction) from Orthodox perspective on wiki. If anyone wants to add to it I'm sure that you can...

I found this article to be fascinating in how the Pope has been a moderating voice in this dispute. What do you all hope for with this situation, or expect to happen? Orthodox Church Leaders Duel Over Ukraine, Meet With Pope Francis...

So it's fair to say i'm not in good standing in the Church currently. I haven't communed in over 4 years, and have attended only sporadically (maybe 2-3 times in that period). So here's my current situation. Since I was frequently attending/communing, quite a bit has changed. I am now living...

Hi I'm from TAW, fairly new poster. Can someone please summarize for me when this practice started and the rationale for it? It is something that I haven't been able to reconcile to date and is a barrier for me to better understanding the Catholic faith. Thank you

Just wanted to check since I've been out of the loop for 4 years or so re: anything Orthodox. Has there been any recent dialogue between EO and OO bodies that might be considered significant?

How would a church handle a same-sex couple who has already been married and wants to embrace the faith? Since there have been hundreds (and probably thousands) of gay marriages that have occurred across the country by now, surely this is something that has been encountered or at least will be...

Can someone give me an Orthodox interpretation of this scripture? 1 Tim 2:15

Hello all, first time poster here. I was an Orthodox convert about 5 years or so years ago but have fallen away. I have recently experienced a renewed interest in the faith, however. So I have a burning question that I keep coming back to. I have heard much about how we are to achieve theosis...