General Christianity
Can you tell us a true story about the “Friendship of the Saints”?
This story is true and was written by one of our priests serving abroad, to nourish our minds and hearts with the beauty of faith. I got to know this […]
: Why does the priest cross his hands when selecting the Lamb?
This action is reminiscent of Jacob blessing Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, with crossed hands.
What are the reasons for the wide spread of Heresies these days?
1. Anxiety about the future encourages the emergence of “false prophets” who promise universal salvation projects and set dates for signs of the times and the end of the world, […]
What are the various names of God in the Bible?
The word “God” in Hebrew is represented by terms like “Elohim,” “El,” “Elyon,” “Shaddai,” and “YHWH,” and in Greek, it is “Theos.” Initially, all the names of God denoted His […]
Why did God give this law to the Jews if He knew it would be difficult to implement?
As previously mentioned, this was during humanity’s spiritual infancy in the Old Testament. God gave them a law that brought them closer to righteousness and justice. This law taught them […]
What does the bible say about same-sex marriage, homosexuality, and tattoos?
The Church does not refer to same sex as marriage but as sexual perversion. As the Bible says: “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom […]
Is modesty for women only? “Modesty is Wisdom”!
(From the weekly bulletin “My Parish” issued by the Metropolis of Mount Lebanon for the Greek Orthodox Church). “I hope women understand that the church’s insistence on modesty is not […]
How did Saint Augustin describe his mother?
The most beautiful words said by Saint Augustine (the Son of Tears) about his mother, Saint Monica: “My mother was a woman in her appearance… A man in her faith… […]
Why do we pray towards the East?
1. The Glory of the Lord Came from the East: The star of the nativity appeared in the East. “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the […]
Regarding tattoos, the book of Leviticus says:
“You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:28)
Did the great prophets believe in the Trinity, that God is three in one? And where is the evidence?
We believe in one God, and this is what all the prophets of God believed in, as is stated in the Holy Bible: (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) “Hear, O Israel: The Lord […]
Why do demons ake control of some people?
To explain this, we must acknowledge that the reason is very deep. God allows some sinners to fall under the power of demons, not to make them suffer, but to […]
How to preserve the sanctification of the body?
• Discipline your senses, dear brother, and be cautious with them, for through them enters the death of a person’s inner self. Be vigilant in this, and consider what Saint […]
Why did God burn Sodom and Gomorrah in the Old Testament, and why did He reject all forms of fornication in both the Old and New Testaments?
The Apostle Paul says: “For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin […]
What is the meaning of “Bearing the marks of the Crucified”?
By St. Athanasius the Apostolic + The blessed Paul wrote to the Corinthians, saying that he always carried in his body the death of Jesus (2 Corinthians 4:10). This is […]
How did we receive the Holy Scriptures?, what is the composition of the bible?
1. **The Bible as Divine Revelation:** The Bible is the divine revelation of God’s relationship and dealings with humanity throughout centuries. “All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16) (Hebrews 1:1-3). […]
How can the bible and science explain the Six Days of Creation?
Every Orthodox teaching of the Christian doctrine begins with the study of creation to affirm the good nature of creation and humanity (Genesis 1:31). This is followed by the study […]
What was the meaning of liberty in this verse; “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”?
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can […]
What is the Church opinion on the confirmation of the Abrogation of Jewish Festivals?
By St. Athanasius the Apostolic + We know the significant impact that Passover had on the Jews worldwide before the Lord’s crucifixion and resurrection. Jerusalem would be bustling with those […]
How the Old Testament Books Came to Us:
– The Old Testament records God’s initial revelation of Himself and His relationship with humanity, and how man should relate to Him. Some key facts that help us understand the […]
What is the wisdom behind Infant Baptism?
Protestants do not baptize infants, insisting on the need for faith before baptism, citing Jesus’ words: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved” (Mark 16:16). They argue that since […]
