Pilgrims from Paradise

Matthew departs from his script today to reflect on the miracle that brought him to Orthodoxy,

Matthew departs from his script today to reflect on the miracle that brought him to Orthodoxy,

So what does it mean "There is no salvation outside of the Church?" Matthew explores that in this week's episode.

So what does it mean "There is no salvation outside of the Church?" Matthew explores that in this week's episode.

Does Christianity begin with a rational, doctrinally defined picture of God? Matthew explores the sacramental nature of the Church and how it relates to our experience of God.

Does Christianity begin with a rational, doctrinally defined picture of God? Matthew explores the sacramental nature of the Church and how it relates to our experience of God.

Matthew is back and feeling better. His thoughts today are concentrating on the flow of dogma through the history of the Church. He observes that doctrinal differences between Christians are more than just an annoyance.

Matthew is back and feeling better. His thoughts today are concentrating on the flow of dogma through the history of the Church. He observes that doctrinal differences between Christians are more than just an annoyance.

Matthew is sick this week so we will take a break from his series on sacraments to present a short feature from our archives.

Matthew is sick this week so we will take a break from his series on sacraments to present a short feature from our archives.

Are the sacraments some duty to be fulfilled or are they part of our very lives as Orthodox Christians?

Are the sacraments some duty to be fulfilled or are they part of our very lives as Orthodox Christians?

Sacraments are not a bridge to anywhere - they are the destination.

Sacraments are not a bridge to anywhere - they are the destination.

Sacraments are how God lives out His life in us moment by moment, day by day.