The Orthodox Tradition dates back to the earliest Christian times before the great councils or the Bible we now have existed. From this first generation of Christians we have an account of the birth and early life of Mary in the Protoevangelium of James with some additional details from The Infancy Gospel of Matthew. These … Continue reading The Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple – 21st November
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St. John Chrysostom – 13th November
Bishop of Constantinople and Doctor of the Church (Golden Mouth) (c.347-407) John was born in Antioch, (modern day Turkey) in 347. His father, a high-ranking military officer, died soon after his birth and he was raised by his mother who was a Christian. John was educated by the pagan preacher Libanius from whom he learnt oratory … Continue reading St. John Chrysostom – 13th November
Giving Thanks for Richard Hooker – 3rd November
Priest, Apologist, Teacher Richard Hooker lived at a critical time for the Church of England and became one of the most important English theologians of the 16th century, providing the Church of England with a theological method which combined the claims of revelation, reason, and tradition. Traditionally, he has been credited as the originator of … Continue reading Giving Thanks for Richard Hooker – 3rd November