During one of these Bible studies, someone suggested Damascus should attend one of the Coffee Talks hosted by SpokaneFāVS. He was moved by the diverse and interesting panelists, motivating him to get involved.
Read More »Sacred Texts: The Eastern Orthodox Church on Scripture
Scripture is the language of the Eastern Orthodox Church. In 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Saint Paul says, “Brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions (τας παραδόσεις) which you have been taught, whether by word (oral) or our epistle (written).” These holy traditions are defined as the living continuity of everlasting and unchanging boundaries, beliefs and practices as they were imparted and received from Christ and the apostles.
Read More »Repentance in the Eastern Orthodox Faith is a Way of Life
In the Eastern Orthodox Church (EOC), the Holy Mystery of Confession is a means whereby one can confess their sins and have them absolved.
Read More »Ask an Eastern Orthodox Christian: Can I disagree with the church on some issues?
Nicholas Damascus discusses the different church cannons that concern ritual purity and receiving the Eucharist.
Read More »Ask an Eastern Orthodox Christian: Why do you kiss icons?
The icon has connectivity to our lives; they represent what we believe. The icon speaks to us, preaches to us in its depiction, teaches us, illumines us and assists us to imitate the Saints and God.
Read More »Ask an Eastern Orthodox Christian: Is the Eastern Orthodox Church a very conservative church?
If conservative means that the Eastern Orthodox Church has adhered to the original teachings, practices, and Holy Traditions of Christ and the Apostles without addition, subtraction, or alteration of that faith, from the beginning of Christianity for 2000 years, then yes the Eastern Orthodox Church is a conservative Church.
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