A Savior Has Been Born So That We May Be Rescued
Many people approach Christmas exhausted from the weeks of holiday parties and shopping, but they miss the joy of birth of their Savior. Jesus Christ has…
Jan 01, 2015
Posts about Jesus
Synagogue where Jesus likely preached uncovered in Israel
An unexpected discovery along the Sea of Galilee is shedding new light on the world in which Jesus lived. Synagogue where Jesus likely preached uncovered…
Dec 25, 2014
The Children’s Word: Who is Jesus’ Family?
Welcome to The Children’s Word, a weekly ministry of the Orthodox Christian Network brought to you by Presvytera Alexandra Houck! This week, Pres….
Dec 23, 2014
Jesus was Born that He Might Die
In many European cultures, and in America too, singing and listening to carols is a well-loved Christmas tradition. And many Orthodox communities in the…
Dec 22, 2014
Mary Magdalene as Mrs. Jesus
You can tell it’s almost Christmas by observing any one of three things: 1. lots of cars in the mall parking lots; 2. inane secular Christmas songs blaring…
Dec 04, 2014
The Gospel of Matthew, Part 37
Matthew 16:16-20 Jesus is Christ the Son of God “But who do you say that I am?” Peter was the first man on earth, whom it was revealed to him by the…
Nov 10, 2014
Historical Contradictions? Not So Fast
The Huffington Post, it seems, can always be relied upon to provide fodder for sceptics looking for a stick with which to beat the Christians. They are,…
Sep 09, 2014
Did Jesus Ever Really Exist?
I used to be of the opinion that for really far-out whacky stuff, you couldn’t beat Jerry Springer. You all know Jerry Springer—he was the showman…
Sep 03, 2014
Explaining the Trinity to Muslims
Recently, the following question was received by OCN: Hi, Thanks for a great page and I’m very happy to see my Orthodox brothers and sisters from around…
Aug 25, 2014
The Mother of God and the Mother of “Gods”
As we continue our jubilant πανήγυρις during these days following this great feast of the Church, alternately called the “Summer Pascha”,…
Aug 19, 2014
