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What is the Orthodox view of social media?
The Orthodox Church doesn’t have a single rule about social media. It’s a tool, and like any tool it can be used well or badly.…
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How do I use the internet as an Orthodox Christian?
Use it the same way you’d use any other tool, with prayer, discernment, and the understanding that it can either help you grow closer to…
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What is the Orthodox view of dating?
The Orthodox Church sees dating as discernment for marriage, not recreation. If you’re dating someone, you’re asking a question: could this person become my spouse,…
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How should Orthodox Christians approach dating?
Date with marriage in mind. Dating is discernment for one of the Church’s holy mysteries, not recreation or a way to meet your emotional needs.…
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What is the Orthodox teaching on sex and marriage?
Sex is good. That’s where we start. The Orthodox Church teaches that sexual intimacy within marriage is a gift from God, a holy thing, not…
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What does the Orthodox Church teach about contraception?
Questions about contraception within marriage are handled pastorally, with the guidance of a spiritual father. Fr. Michael is the person to talk to. We’re different…
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What is the Orthodox view of modest dress?
Modesty in Orthodoxy isn’t about following a dress code. It’s about humility, repentance, and love for God and neighbor expressed through how we present ourselves…
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How should Orthodox women dress?
Orthodox women dress modestly, both in church and in daily life, as an expression of reverence before God. That’s the simple answer. But what does…
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How should Orthodox men dress?
Orthodox men should dress modestly, avoiding clothes that draw attention to themselves or distract others from prayer. But what does modest actually mean for a…
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What is the Orthodox approach to health and medicine?
We’re supposed to take care of our bodies. And we’re supposed to go to the doctor when we’re sick. That might sound obvious, but it’s…
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What is the Orthodox approach to birthdays?
Orthodox Christians can and do celebrate birthdays, but we traditionally place greater emphasis on name days, the feast of your patron saint. Both have a…
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What should Orthodox Christians do on Halloween?
There’s no single Orthodox rule about Halloween. You won’t find it in the canons or the Typikon. What you’ll find instead is pastoral wisdom that…
