Christmas 2017 is almost here. So here is a riddle. How many birthdays does Jesus have? As Orthodox Christians we stand on solid bedrock when affirming the paradox that Christ has two natures, human and divine, united unconfusedly in one person. Nevertheless, the first birthday of the “only begotten Son of God, eternally begotten before all ages … [Read more...]
Advent, an Unfamiliar Compensation…
Advent is an old English word derived from the Latin verb, venire, meaning “to come”. In the Western Church the period of preparation for celebrating the Nativity, commonly known as Advent, begins four weeks before the Nativity. It is a period of more intentional waiting in the Church year, often signified by the lighting of the candles of the … [Read more...]
