The Icon is central to Orthodox spirituality. In fact, in Vespers for the Sunday of Orthodoxy, we sing that the icon is “the safeguard of the Orthodox faith.” The icon is so important that Ecumenical Councils had to affirm the validity of venerating icons. In so doing the Fathers made an important distinction between veneration and worship. We may show, and, should show respect and veneration to people and … CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
The Orthodox Survival Course
The Orthodox Survival Course is a 13 lecture series given in the 1970’s by Fr. Seraphim (soon to be canonized a saint by ROCOR) at the Platina Monastery in California. It is designed as a spiritual “survival guide”. It traces how anti-Christian and revolutionary ideas developed from the Middle Ages to the modern era so that Orthodox Christians can recognize the … CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
