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A Historic Day for Orthodoxy in the Netherlands
The Orthodox Sending Body receives permanent recognition from the Ministry of Justice and Security On Tuesday, 29 September 2026, an event of special significance for the Orthodox Church in the Netherlands took place at the headquarters of the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security in The Hague. At an official ceremony, an agreement was signed granting the Orthodox Sending Body
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The Transfiguration of Christ: When the Light of God Reveals the Hidden Meaning of Scripture
Today the Church celebrates one of the most glorious feasts of the Lord: the Transfiguration of our Saviour Jesus Christ on Mount Tabor. This feast reveals not only who Christ truly is, but also what the human person is called to become. The Gospel tells us that Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain.
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Beyond the Pecking Order: What We Learn About Being Human from “Fragile Message Bearers”
This post is inspired by and draws from a conversation between host Amy Julia Becker and theological ethicist Brian Brock on the podcast Reimagining the Good Life. You can listen to the full episode, “Who Counts as Human?”, or explore these ideas in greater depth in Brian’s book, Joining Creation’s Praise. We live in a world obsessed with performance, efficiency, and self-presentation. We measure, rank, and
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The Orthodox Dormition Fast: dates, rules and meaning, seen from the Netherlands
There’s something almost contradictory about the Dormition Fast. It is the briefest of Orthodoxy’s four great fasting periods — just two weeks — yet it carries the same strictness as Great Lent itself. It falls in the heart of a European summer, when terraces are full and gardens are overflowing, and it leads toward what Orthodox tradition sometimes calls the
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Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer: A Witness to the Healing Love of Christ
Today the Orthodox Church joyfully celebrates the memory of Saint Panteleimon, the Great Martyr and Healer, one of the most beloved saints of the Christian world. Countless faithful throughout the centuries have sought his intercessions, especially in times of illness, suffering, and despair. His life reminds us that true healing is never merely physical but embraces the whole human person—body,
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From the Pitch to the Kingdom: A World Cup Legend Finds His Home in Orthodoxy
With the 2026 World Cup in full swing, football is the topic of the moment in Rotterdam. But one story connected to this World Cup summer has little to do with the score line and everything to do with faith. Desmond Armstrong, a legend of American soccer, was baptised into the Orthodox Church this past March, along with
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Elijah: The Prophet Who Never Got an Ending
On July 20, the Church keeps the feast of the Holy Prophet Elijah — one of the oldest and best-loved commemorations of the summer calendar. Most of what gets said on this day retells the same three scenes: the drought he pronounces on Ahab, the fire that falls on Mount Carmel, the chariot that carries him off the earth. It’s
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Orthodox Disability Theology for Christian Communities
Dr. Petre Maican, Orthodox theologian, PhD, and author based in Brussels, is devoted to bridging theology and disability. His work confronts a pressing question: how can Orthodox communities truly welcome people with disabilities, autism, mental illness, and neurodiversity?
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