Doctrinal and comparative theology
The aim of studying this material is: to become acquainted with the Orthodox doctrines, that is, the right truths of the Christian faith that the Apostles preached and taught […]
Eighth Sermon: The Epistle to the Romans - Chapter Three: 9-31
“What then are we (as Jews) better? Not at all. For we have already accused both Jews and Greeks of being under sin, as it is written,
Great Holy Week: Good Friday - Calvary
On Holy Thursday we followed Jesus into the upper room. Today, on Good Friday (49), we will follow him to Calvary. We will not follow him
Haggai the prophet
Haggai is one of two prophets - followed by Zechariah - who played the most prominent role in urging those returning from exile to return.
Chapter Three: Belonging to the Church through rituals
1- The importance of rituals, their principle, and their nature in the church. We belong to the church by rituals in general, that is, by a set of symbols and movements (from candles, incense, and cycles).
Theodore Abu Qurra, Bishop of Harran
Theodore Abu Qurra (+825) is the Orthodox bishop of the city of Harran. Harran is one of the major cities of Mesopotamia. Born in
Isidore of Fermi, the righteous saint
On the fourth day of the month of February, the Holy Church celebrates our righteous father Isidore of Fermi. This saint was born in the city of Alexandria around
Chapter Six: Redemption
” ..وصُلِبَ عَنّا عَلَى عَهْدِ بِيلاطُس اَلْبُنْطِى وتَأَلّمَ وقُبِرَ وَقَامَ مِنْ بَيْن الأمْوَاتِ في اَلْيَوْمِ اَلثَالِثِ كَمَا هُوَّ في اَلْكُتُبِ.
Christ the Redeemer
The word “redemption” refers to the work by which God liberates all of His people, redeeming them and acquiring them. In other words, this word refers to the “salvation” that he achieved
The heresy of salvation in an instant - salvation between East and West
Salvation between the Orthodox Patristic Concept and the Heresies Influenced by “Anselm, Luther and Calvin” (1) Introduction: “Are you saved?!” This question is a challenge
Salvation between East and West
Salvation between the Orthodox patristic concept and the heresies influenced by “Anselm, Luther and Calvin” [1] Introduction: “Are you saved?!” This question is a recurring challenge faced