If you have ever attended a Catholic Mass or an Orthodox Liturgy, you may have noticed the use of incense. Incense is a substance that produces a fragrant smoke when burned. It is often used in religious ceremonies and rituals, but why? What is the meaning and significance of incense in the Christian tradition? Incense • Read More »
Hello, dear readers! Tomorrow, on the 16th of April 2023, Eastern Orthodox Christians around the world will celebrate Easter, the most important and sacred season of their church calendar. Easter, also called Pascha, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament of the Bible. You may wonder why • Read More »
If you have ever wondered what are the differences between various Christian denominations, you might want to watch this video by YouTuber Redeemed Zoomer. In just 12 minutes, he explains the main beliefs and practices of some of the most common branches of Christianity, such as Baptist, Anglican, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Catholic, and Orthodox. The • Read More »
Imagine living your entire life without ever seeing a woman. Not your mother, not your sister, not your wife, not even a stranger on the street. How would that affect your perception of the world and yourself? This may sound like a hypothetical scenario, but for one man, it was a reality. Mihailo Tolotos was • Read More »