Terms, the Resources of the Church, and the Understanding of the Bible Fr. Dr. Andria Saria In the history of Christian literature, one of the main terms that we must examine in order to continue our discussion is the meaning of dogma and doxa. Earlier, we spoke about dogma and economia. The word dogma has often been misunderstood because it has received many different interpretations. This is especially true among people who think that the Orthodox Church is simply a system

Fr. Dr. Andria Saria In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. One God, Amen. The Triumph of Orthodoxy may sound like a celebration of victory over someone, but this is not the case. We do not rejoice in defeating others. Christ teaches us to love everyone, to care for all, and to seek the good of every soul. So, what does this day truly celebrate? The Orthodox Church celebrates that it has preserved the truth of Christ. It is a joy for the gift of fa

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit! After the Divine Liturgy, when we take a short break, we will have the Vespers service, which is actually called the Forgiveness Service. In the past, this service was only in monasteries. Monks often lived very far from each other, and sometimes they would not see each other on Easter evening because of distance and It also meant that there was a danger that they might not return alive. So the Church set up t