Theosis

Theosis The Meaning of Salvation in the Ancient Church According to Protopresbyter George Metallinos, Dean of the Athens University School of Theology, “For we Orthodox the unique and absolute goal of life in Christ is theosis, our union with God, so that man – through his participation in God’s uncreated energy – may become “by …

Faith and the Temptations and Trails we face… St. Maximos the Confessor

We often use or hear the word "trial" or "temptation", which appears, for example in the Lords Prayer, and in many spiritual writings of the Church. What do we mean by this word? The trial is anything that leads us to a difficult place or to a crisis; it is anything that places pressure or …

I was instantly transfixed on your journey….

Veronica, I just called Barnes and Noble to order your book and am so excited to receive it! I saw your video on youtube. I instantly was transfixed on your spiritual journey and hence have ordered the book. Mine is a similar journey. I am an Anglican priest who loves Eastern Orthodoxy. Your friend and …

How did a New Age Baby Boomer Seeker wind up in the Eastern Orthodox Church?

Good Question and one I fully answer in my newly published book, The Pearl of Great Price. My blog is about: Seeking and finding Finding God in the early Church and the lives of Saints Engaging modern seekers who are still searching for their spiritual home to check out Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Eastern Orthodox Christianity …