The River-Fast with Water in Orthodoxy
On the so-called “water-only fast,” “fasting and repentance” retreats, the Church’s forgotten complete fast, and why Orthodox fasting does not work with the unlimited.
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Saint Stephen the Great
Saint Stephen the Great ruled Moldavia from 1457 to 1504 and is venerated as a defender of Christendom, founder of Putna Monastery, and spiritual son of Saint Daniel the Hermit.
Saint Antipas of Calapodești — a lesser-known saint whose veneration spread from Athos to the Russian north (1816–1882)
Saint Antipas of Calapodești was a Romanian Orthodox monk venerated in Romania, on Mount Athos, and at Valaam as a teacher of the prayer of the heart.
Saints Peter and Paul: The Feast of the Crown
On June 29, the Church honours Saints Peter and Paul, not only for their apostolic labour, but for the crown of martyrdom that sealed their mission.
Saint Basil of Ostrog, Protector of Those Troubled in Mind and Soul
Saint Basil of Ostrog is venerated as a swift helper of those troubled in mind and soul, of those oppressed by unclean spirits, and of those fallen into despondency.
Why the Saints Condemned No One
The saints saw sin more clearly than we do, yet they did not make themselves judges of men. Non-condemnation is the beginning of inner peace and love of enemies.
Why the Church Celebrates the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
In the Church's calendar, only three nativities have received a special commemoration. Why does the Forerunner belong to this rare order — and what does it tell us about holiness.
The Life of Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ
Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ and the Orthodox tradition of holy folly: its scriptural and patristic ground, the discernment of true folly, and the transmission of his Life.
The Holy Hieromartyr Methodius, Bishop of Patara — Defender of the Resurrection of the Body against Origen
Commemorated on 20 June, Saint Methodius defended the real continuity between the body we now have and the body of the resurrection against insufficient Origenist explanations.
Saint Nicholas Cabasilas: The Layman Who Theologized on Life in Christ
Saint Nicholas Cabasilas, the lay theologian of life in Christ: his witness on Baptism, Chrismation, the Eucharist, the Divine Liturgy, and holiness for every Christian.