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An ever-growing number of persons from various backgrounds are becoming interested in the Orthodox Church. These individuals are discovering the ancient faith and rich traditions of the Orthodox Church. They have been attracted by her mystical vision of God and His Kingdom, by the beauty of her worship, by the purity of her Christian faith, and by her continuity with the past. These are only some of the treasures of the Church, which has a history reaching back to the time of the Apostles. The Orthodox Church in this country owes its origin to the devotion of so many immigrants from lands such as Greece, Russia, the Middle East, and the Balkans. In the great wave of immigrations in the 19th and 20th centuries, Orthodox Christians from many lands and cultures came to America in search of freedom and opportunity. Like the first Apostles, they carried with them a precious heritage and gift. To the New World they brought the ancient faith of the Orthodox Church. More »
Outlines the procedure for becoming a member of the Orthodox Church. More »
Learn about the history and great epochs of Orthodoxy. More »
Learn about the interior of an Orthodox Church. More »
Learn about the non-sacramental services which contribute to spiritual life in the Orthodox Christian church. More »
Learn about the meaning of theosis as the goal of Christian life in the Orthodox Church. More »
Orthodoxy believes that the Christian Faith and the Church are inseparable. It is impossible to know Christ, to share in the life of the Holy Trinity, or to be considered a Christian, apart from the Church. It is in the Church that the Christian Faith is proclaimed and maintained. It is through the Church that an individual is nurtured in the Faith. More »
Learn about the meaning and importance of liturgical life and the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church. More »
Learn about the form and characteristics of Orthodox Christian worship. More »
Introductory Videos
In addition to discussing his transition into Orthodoxy, being diagnosed with cancer, and the way that those two situations have impacted one another, Hank and Frederica also talk about the history of the Church as well as community memory as a source of Church authority and the perpetuation of Holy tradition. Read More
Orthodox Christianity is perhaps the best-kept secret in America. Why? And how can we help share the Good News? Read More
Adults fear that young people will grow up and stop being Christians. But no one ever fears that a kid will stop rooting for their favorite sports team. Why? Read More
In this video, viewers will watch the Proskomide (Prothesis) service, when a priest prepares the bread (prosphoro) and wine for a Divine Liturgy. Each action will be seen, its significance and history briefly discussed, and the prayers the clergy recite with each action will be shown. Read More
As Christians, we're all priests of creation. We're all called to live liturgically: to offer ourselves, each other, and all our lives to Christ our God. Read More