The Jesus Prayer or how many call it the Prayer of The Heart: Oh Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner The Jesus Prayer, also known as the ‘prayer of the heart’ is one of the most taught and discussed prayers in the Orthodox Christian Churches. This prayer is said […]
Orthodox Christians have practiced the ancient custom of using prayer knots for centuries; they are also referred to as “Chotki.” The knots help with meditation and prayer while also keeping track of the number of prayers recited. Orthodox Christians place a high value on repetition and prayer, and using prayer knots can help you concentrate […]
In the Orthodox Church tradition, the “Entrance of the Theotokos icon” is an important and beloved icon. It is a depiction of the occasion when Mary, the mother of Jesus, was introduced to the temple by Joachim and Anna. On November 21st, the Orthodox Church commemorates this occasion, and among Orthodox Christians, the icon depicting […]
Orthodox Christianity has long revered the icon of Our Lady of the Perpetual Help, sometimes referred to as the Virgin of Perpetual Succor. Millions of Orthodox Christians revere this iconic image around the world as they seek the Virgin Mary’s intercession in their daily lives. We will examine this icon’s background and importance from an […]
A beloved symbol of great significance in the Orthodox faith is the icon of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn. Pilgrims from all over the world come to Vilnius, Lithuania, and the Church of the Gate of Dawn to see this famous sculpture. A wooden chapel was constructed in the 16th century in order […]
One of the most important and beloved icons in the Orthodox Christian tradition is the Icon of the Theotokos, commonly known as the Icon of the Mother of God. This icon, which depicts the Virgin Mary carrying the young Jesus in her arms, is thought to have been made by Luke the evangelist. We will […]
One of the most important images in the Orthodox Christian tradition is the Orthodox Icon of the Resurrection, sometimes called the Harrowing of Hell. It shows the moment when Jesus entered Hell and triumphantly rose from the dead to save all of humanity. The Apostles’ Creed, a confession of faith spoken by Orthodox Christians worldwide, […]
What is a Chotki Prayer Rope? A chotki prayer rope, often referred to as a prayer rope in general, brojanica in Serbian, or komboskini in Greek, is a customary meditation and prayer item used by Eastern Orthodox Christians. It is a string of knots with a cross at one end and a tassel at the […]
Introduction: Saint Sava was a major figure in Serbian history, recognized for his work as the nation’s first independent archbishop of the Serbian Orthodox Church and for his contributions to Serbia’s advancements in the arts and culture. This page will give a succinct summary of his life and contributions. Saint Sava Early Life: Early Years: […]
A potent and significant symbol in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition is the Orthodox Icon of Jesus. It is a portrayal of Jesus, who is the center of Christianity and the one through whom all believers are granted redemption. Orthodox believers view icons as “windows to heaven” that open a channel of communication with the […]
The Christian Orthodox prayer necklace is a prayer rope with 100 complex knots made from rope. It is traditionally used by eastern Orthodox Christians to concentrate during prayer and to count the times they have recited a prayer. These necklaces have several names that differ per country. Chotki in Russia Komboskini in Greece Brojanica in the Balkans But in […]
