
Orthodox Way of Life
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Information on how to live the Orthodox way of life from the Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. This blog offers Articles and information about how to live an Orthodox Christian life. This includes prayer, fasting, repentance, holy communion and the other sacraments of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Orthodox Way of Life
4d ago
"Icons are simply paint on a board, but they are also windows into heaven. Orthodox Christianity regards them as teachers who draw us to God by their beauty. We can love only what we can experience in our bodies. Metaphysical realities are hard for finite humans to grasp, which is why God reveals himself to us in metaphors and symbols. God does not have hands and feet, but Scripture says he does to make it possible for us to understand, in terms that make sense to us, something of his nature. God’s ultimate expression of himself was as a flesh-and-blood man, Jesus of Nazareth, whose incarnatio ..read more
Orthodox Way of Life
6d ago
Follow the Lenten Series on Paradise: What is it and how do we Return.
https://www.stgeorgegreenville.org/our-faith/paradise-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-return
Session 1; Symbolism
https://youtu.be/84_wp577lcg?si=8JeYsDPV7mSokP0q ..read more
Orthodox Way of Life
1w ago
In an age when many churches have lost their sense of sacredness, people are yearning for something deeper—something authentic. I have had the privilege of witnessing many individuals embark on a journey to rediscover the ancient, apostolic Church. More and more, they are drawn to the Orthodox Church, seeking the spiritual nourishment they no longer find in contemporary Christian communities.
Why Are People Seeking Orthodoxy?One of the primary reasons for this shift is the Orthodox Church’s steadfast commitment to the sacraments. While many churches claim to offer Holy Communion, they simultan ..read more
Orthodox Way of Life
3w ago
There is an old idea, fueled by scientism since the Industrial Revolution, that we are trapped in a machine. The reality of the spiritual has been stripped away from society. God is no longer a factor in our everyday lives.
To fill this void, we have turned to laws and regulations, becoming creatures of man-made rules rather than divine law. It all seems beyond our control. New technologies—television, the internet, and now the smartphone—have drawn us deeper into this machine. These devices have become so embedded in our daily routines that life without them seems impossible.
In this pr ..read more
Orthodox Way of Life
1M ago
The Beatitudes, as taught by Jesus Christ in His Sermon on the Mount, lay out a radical vision of what it means to be truly blessed. At first glance, they may seem counterintuitive, even paradoxical. "Blessed are the poor in spirit," "Blessed are those who mourn," "Blessed are the meek"—these verses challenge our cultural understanding of happiness and success. Yet, as we dive deeper into the Beatitudes, especially through the lens of Orthodox theology, we come to realize that they offer not only a roadmap for spiritual life but a path to true joy and fulfillment.
St. Gregory of Nyssa, a tow ..read more
Orthodox Way of Life
2M ago
Christ offers a profound blessing: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9). This Beatitude calls us to a life that mirrors the divine peace of God, not just in our relationships with others but also in our internal spiritual life. Saint Gregory of Nyssa, a fourth-century Church Father, offers deep insights into what it means to be a peacemaker, both in the world and within oneself.
The Nature of Peace
For Saint Gregory, peace is not just an absence of conflict or a temporary cessation of strife. True peace is a deep, abiding love that flows from God ..read more
Orthodox Way of Life
2M ago
In Matthew 5:8, Jesus declares, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." This powerful promise, found in the Sermon on the Mount, is not merely about moral purity but points to a deep transformation of the soul, a journey toward union with God. To truly understand this beatitude, we must delve into the nature of purity of heart, what it means to see God, and the difficult yet transformative path that leads to it.
What Does It Mean to See God?
To "see God" is a concept that transcends the physical realm. Scripture teaches that "no man has seen God at any time" (John 1:18). God ..read more
Orthodox Way of Life
2M ago
The Beatitude, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6), is a profound call to spiritual longing and transformation. To truly understand this teaching, we must delve into its meaning, its implications for our lives, and the promise it holds for those who earnestly pursue it.
What Does it Mean to Hunger for Righteousness?
Hungering for righteousness goes far beyond obeying laws or seeking worldly justice. It calls us to cultivate a deep and sincere longing for God’s will, aligning our desires and actions with His divine purpose. The or ..read more
Orthodox Way of Life
2M ago
The Beatitudes, as understood within the Orthodox tradition, are not merely ethical guidelines but a transformative path to holiness and theosis, the union with God. Each one identifies a characteristic of what it means to be Christlike and worthy of His Kingdom. Jesus tells us, "Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (Mat. 5:3).” This being the first beatitude shows us that living a life with humility and a trust in the providence of God is the fundamental starting point for an Orthodox Christian life.
What Does "Poor in Spirit" Mean?
The concept of being po ..read more
Orthodox Way of Life
2M ago
To experience the love and joy of God in our life we must make a continual effort in prayer. God’s love is always present no matter where we are or what we are doing. We must live every moment in a way aware of His loving presence and embrace This love.
In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Paul exhorts "pray without ceasing."[2] This is a direct call for continual, unceasing prayer. The Bible repeatedly emphasizes the importance of continual, persistent, devoted prayer as a vital spiritual discipline for believers. Jesus, Paul, and the early church all modeled this practice.
How is this possible ..read more