Orthodox Church Season
Dormition of the Theotokos: A Beacon of Hope
Discover the profound theological significance of the Dormition of the Theotokos – Mother of God in Orthodox Christianity. Explore themes of hope, resurrection, and the intercessory role of Mary in the life of the Church.
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Mother Mary in the Oriental Orthodox Tradition: Her Spiritual Motherhood and Intercession
Discover the profound role of Mother Mary in the Oriental Orthodox tradition, where she is revered as the Theotokos, spiritual mother, and powerful intercessor for all believers. Explore her enduring influence through liturgical hymns, prayers, and patristic writings.
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Mother Mary as Aaron’s Rod: Unveiling the Theological Symbolism and Patristic Teachings
Explore the profound symbolism of Mother Mary as Aaron’s Rod in our latest blog post! 🌸✨ Delve into the rich theological and spiritual insights of the Oriental Orthodox tradition, where the Virgin Mary is celebrated as the life-bearing vessel who brought forth the Savior of the world. Discover how the Church Fathers connected Mary with the miraculous blossoming of Aaron’s rod, symbolizing her pivotal role in the mystery of salvation.
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St. Ephrem the Syrian’s Teachings on the Transfiguration of Christ
Explore St. Ephrem the Syrian’s profound insights on the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, revealing its significance in Christian faith and its transformative power in spiritual life.
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Mother Mary: The Veil of Solomon’s Temple
In the name of God the Father, Christ Jesus His Son and the Holy Spirit, One True God. Amen Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus This post is part of an ongoing series reflecting on Mary and her role in Christian theology. As we walk along the 15 days lent towards the Feast of…
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Mother Mary: The Fountain of Purity
Explore the Oriental Orthodox teaching of Mother Mary as the Fountain of Purity, examining its theological importance, patristic teachings, and hymns in her reverence. Discover the deep veneration of the Blessed Mother in Orthodox worship.
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Mother Mary as Theotokos: Oriental Orthodox Perspective and the 15-Day Dormition Fast
Explore the Oriental Orthodox perspective on Mother Mary as Theotokos, her veneration during the 15-day Dormition Fast, and her theological significance. Compare Roman Catholic and Orthodox views and discover patristic teachings and titles of the Blessed Mother.
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Christian Perseverance through Faith – Meditation on St. Luke 1:1-25
The post reflects on the annunciation to Zechariah, providing insights into the faith and struggle of Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth. Despite their childlessness and societal ridicule, they stayed true to their faith. The post underscores the transformative power of divine intervention, faith, patience and prayer. It ends by exploring Christian virtues mentioned in the Second Epistle of St. Peter and urging the cultivation of these virtues to be authentic followers of Christ.
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Pondering the Wild: A Meditation on Nature
Reflection by a seminarian at the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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Reflections on the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross – September 14
Delve into the profound significance of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Orthodox Christianity. Explore its historical context, theological implications, and relevance in modern times.
