Different people use different names to describe the Orthodox Christian Church: Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Orthodox Christian, and Eastern Orthodox are just some of the terms employed. They all actually refer to the same Church, but the different terms owe mostly to the different perspectives of those describing the Church. At its most basic level, the… Continue reading Eastern Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Orthodox Christian?
Month: April 2009
What Does the Word Theotokos Mean?
You may have noticed that our Church is named Nativity of the Holy Theotokos, and you may then wonder what the word Theotokos means. Theotokos is an ancient title for the Virgin Mary, which literally means “the Birthgiver of God” or “Mother of God.” Therefore, our Church is named after the birthday of the Virgin Mary, which… Continue reading What Does the Word Theotokos Mean?
God Remembers Our Labors of Love
Dear Friends in Christ, But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner. For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do… Continue reading God Remembers Our Labors of Love
Four Types of Prayer
Even in today’s secular world, we hear a lot about prayer. People tell each other, “I’ll pray for you” when something goes wrong. When something bad is going on in someone’s life, they may pray to God for help. Prayer for some people has become more of an exercise in positive thinking and visualization. The… Continue reading Four Types of Prayer