I Believe – The Nicene Creed | In one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church
And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 The “Church” is mentioned in the Creed, specifically a Church that is “one, holy, catholic and apostolic.” Let’s quickly examine each
Temptations and the Christian Battle—Part 1
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. The matter of temptations and the war that the Christian has against them, is heavy and somewhat “scholastic” probably for modern man. Not only for religiously indifferent men but even
Weekly myOCN Pew Pals
Each Sunday is a special chance for us to come together, pray, and learn about our Orthodox Christian Faith. We are excited to share with you our new weekly Children’s Newsletter, OCN Pew Pals. Sign up HERE to receive in your inbox. We pray that this weekly newsletter will provide
Wednesday, June 4 | I Believe – The Nicene Creed | Who spoke through the prophets
In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets. Hebrews 1:1 We believe that it is the Holy Spirit that speaks into our hearts. The Holy Spirit, the One who completes what is lacking in us, inspires our thoughts, and in the case of
I Believe – The Nicene Creed | Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified
But when the Counselor comes, Whom I shall send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, Who proceeds from the Father, He will bear witness to Me. John 15:26 In the year 589 A.D., the Latin word “Filioque”, meaning “and the Son” was added to the
I Believe – The Nicene Creed | And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Creator of Life
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 14:26 The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity. Like the Father and the