We are about halfway through the Great Lenten journey. Orthodox churches mark this point with the Veneration of the Holy Cross at the end of the Divine Liturgy. The Church Fathers saw it was good for Christians to have a special commemoration to remind us of why we endure this time of fasting, almsgiving, repentance,Continue reading “To Carry Your Cross”
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Making Time for Prayer: Act of Renunciation
The martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicity is one of the most heroic stories of early Christians defying the world. Perpetua was a Cartheginian noblewoman and Felicity was her slave. Yet, they were both catechist in the Church and shared a sisterly bond that went beyond social status. Both were new mothers at the time theyContinue reading “Making Time for Prayer: Act of Renunciation”
West Point Orthodox Christian Chapel 