Elissa takes a look at the recent Pew Research Center report on religious affiliation in the United States and speculates on some of the possible causes of the decline in Orthodox Christian believers.

How will we help our children find a respectful and good way to offer Orthodoxy to this world? Elissa emphasizes the importance of being able to articulate the Orthodox faith in emulation of the twelve Holy Apostles.

Elissa takes a look at the recent Pew Research Center report on religious affiliation in the United States and speculates on some of the possible causes of the decline in Orthodox Christian believers.

It is good for our children to understand that the Orthodox treat bodies differently.

It is good for our children to understand that the Orthodox treat bodies differently.

Great Lent is a preparation for the ultimate Pascha—for the end of time and Christ's return.

Try not to fall, but if you do, just get back up again.

Great Lent is a preparation for the ultimate Pascha—for the end of time and Christ's return.

Try not to fall, but if you do, just get back up again.

The goal of Great Lent is not only to deny ourselves and live for Christ, but also to let Christ live in us.