OCA Pastoral Retreat Brings Clergy Together in Illinois
About 100 OCA bishops, priests, and deacons met in Mundelein, Illinois, for four days of prayer, reflection, conversation, and brotherhood.
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Bishop Andrei Visits St. Sofian of Antim Mission for Patronal Feast
Bishop Andrei of Cleveland celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the patronal feast of St. Sofian of Antim Mission in L’Île-Perrot, Quebec, on September 27, 2026.
Second Orthodox youth gathering held in Montreal
A second gathering for Orthodox young people from Montreal and nearby areas brought together more than 70 participants around a question about being light in the world.
Fire destroys All Saints Orthodox Church temple in Meadow Lake
A fire destroyed the temple of All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, on Wednesday evening, September 30. No one was injured, and the cause remains under investigation.
After a Loved One Dies: An Orthodox Perspective
How to pray for the departed, arrange a Church farewell, and accept help. An accessible Orthodox perspective on grief, remembrance, and hope in the resurrection.
How to Pray for a Loved One
Prayer for a loved one does not give us control over that person's choices or remove every hardship. It teaches us to entrust someone we love to God's mercy while offering real, respectful care.
What Orthodoxy Says About Forgiveness
Orthodox forgiveness grows from the mercy a person receives from God and gradually learns to share with others. It does not call evil good or remove the need for truth, justice, and boundaries; it frees the heart from having to live by revenge.
How Faith Helps Us Live Through Anxiety and Fear
Fear and anxiety do not make someone a bad Christian, nor do they prove that faith is weak. Orthodox faith offers not a magical escape from pain, but a path of honest turning to Christ, responsible action, Church support, and professional care when needed.
What Happens at the Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy is the central shared worship of the Orthodox Church: Christians give thanks to God, hear the Scriptures, and receive Christ’s Mysteries. This gentle guide offers a clear path through the service for a first-time visitor.
How to Prepare for Your First Confession
A first confession can feel intimidating, especially when you do not know the parish customs or worry about saying something wrong. This gentle guide helps you approach confession not as an exam or self-punishment, but as an honest return to Christ with hope and responsible next steps.