Who Created God?
Who Created God? This is a popular question that is asked often nowadays. First, one must understand that this question implies that God is under time. But is He? This question is actually a fallacy; which means that it is
Who are the heroes of Orthodoxy? – St. Athanasius of Alexandria
Who are the heroes of Orthodoxy? – St. Athanasius of Alexandria When we start speaking about heroes we can easily begin talking about the patristic fathers. They are the ones who stood firmly in their Orthodox faith and tradition and
Should I use Psalms in prayer?
Should I use Psalms in prayer? Prayer is a deep conversation with God, but there are many ways to converse with Him. One of these ways is to pray with psalms. The word “psalms” in Hebrew means “praises.” However, many
What is understood by submission in marriage? – Part 1
What is understood by submission in marriage? – Part 1 Today we will answer the question that asks why women are called to submit to their husbands in the Orthodox ceremony of matrimony. To answer this question, we need to
What is understood by submission in marriage? – Part 2
What is understood by submission in marriage? – Part 2 In the previous video we have discussed what submission means by looking at what happened in the fall of humanity. We looked at the impact sin had as it entered
Why is fasting essential?
Why is fasting essential? In the Coptic Orthodox reality, the Church asks her believers to fast almost 2/3 of the year. If we count the weekly fasts of Wednesday and Fridays, the days before the minor and major feasts, personal
Was there a Liturgy in the Early Church?
Was there a Liturgy in the Early Church? Some people (including some Christians) think that, in the early church, there wasn’t any liturgy as we have today. They may believe that it was an invention by the Church and not
How did monasticism come to be?
How did monasticism come to be? Why is monasticism such an essential part of the Orthodox tradition and how did it begin? To begin answering this question we need to look back at history. In the first couple of centuries
Why is there violence in the Old Testament? (Violence in the OT – Part 1)
Why is there violence in the Old Testament? (Violence in the OT – part 1) When we look at the New Testament, we see such a loving and caring God. All we have to imagine is the cross, all His
Why is the Eucharist important for my salvation?
Why is the Eucharist important for my salvation? Why is the Eucharist important for my salvation or is believing in God enough for me to go to heaven? Let’s go back to Adam and Eve. Adam and Eve, before they