December 5, 2025, it has long been repeated in popular Christian and secular discourse that Christianity is a “feminine religion,” evidenced by the predominance of women over men in Orthodox worship gatherings. This is not true everywhere. Now, some accuse Orthodoxy of being “masculine” simply because they have observed an increase in young men[…]
Author: Chris Purdef
Metropolitan Saba: “Is Fasting an Obligation?”
November 25, 2025, the newly spread tone among believers regarding the fast is that it is not obligatory or a duty. Consequently, the believer can ignore it or practice it whenever and however he wants. Fasting is a necessary and binding virtue. If the commandments of the Lord in His Holy Gospel are binding,[…]
Who Is Rich Towards God?
December 3, 2025, as we know, Our Lord Jesus Christ speaks to us often in parables because through the use of such parables certain truths and realities are brought into full view. The story is so expertly crafted as to open for us a new glimpse into reality in a way that was otherwise[…]
Another Update from Fr. Jesse at St. Jacob of Alaska Orthodox Christian Mission
November 24, 2025, we continue our Bible Study on Exodus, and this Monday will get into the really juicy parts of the dimensions of the Tabernacle and the priest’s vestments. There is value in everything! I’m happy to report that our food pantry manager James and his wife advertised our weekly food pantry distribution this[…]
A Righteous Thirst: Keeping Your Eyes on the Horizon
December 1, 2025, when Righteous Gideon of the Old Testament was called by the Lord to choose his warriors for battle, he was told to look upon his brothers as they came near a stream kneeling to drink and replenish. He noticed most of the men succumbed their chests and lapped the water like[…]
