A silent revolutionary has departed. While headlines focus on politics and scandals, Archimardite Vasileios of Mount Athos passed away exactly as he lived, quietly on September 17, 2025. He was a pivotal force in renewing Orthodox monasticism:

What if the path to resurrection begins by embracing the "ugly" and the marginalized? In his powerful article "An Impossible Resurrection" on PublicOrthodoxy, scholar Periklis Angelopoulos explores how Panagiotis Thomas uses Kafka's The Metamorphosis to build an "aesthetic theology."

In a world often defined by division and a "globalised meaninglessness," where do we turn for a collective vision of hope?

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What does it truly mean to be faithful to the Holy Canons? In a time when this phrase is often used, but its meaning is hotly debated, a new article on PublicOrthodoxy offers a crucial and clarifying deep dive.

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Join us for a historic evening at Fordham! We are deeply honored to welcome His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the "Green Patriarch" and spiritual leader to 300 million Orthodox Christians.

How do we navigate the timeless truths of our faith in a rapidly changing world? This profound question is at the heart of a must-read article by Very Rev. Dr. John Jillions, published last year on PublicOrthodoxy.

A seismic shift is happening within Orthodox churches. A critical new article by Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis, “Monastic Sanctions and Musical Thrones,” is essential reading for anyone concerned with accountability and the protection of the faithful.

A necessary and urgent read for our times. A diverse group of scholars and religious leaders has published a powerful statement: “Christian Faith and Democracy.”

In loving memory of a profound voice in theology and the arts. The Orthodox academic and artistic community mourns the recent passing of Professor Chrysostomos Stamoulis—a brilliant theologian, scholar, musician, and writer.

Is the Russian Orthodox Church's support of the war in Ukraine a modern political calculation, or does it have much deeper historical roots? A must-read for anyone trying to understand the complex intersection of faith, power, and empire in Eastern Europe.

Ever lost your keys, your phone, or something even more important For generations, Orthodox Christians have turned to St. Phanourios for help in finding what is lost. But have you ever wondered about the tradition of baking a Phanouropita cake in gratitude?

Have you ever felt a sense of doubt or distance in your spiritual life, wondering if you truly belong? You're not alone. In a profound new article on PublicOrthodoxy, Very Rev. Dr. Isaac Skidmore explores a transformative concept: Holy Attachment.

How do we reconcile the profound theological contributions of a giant like Fr. Dumitru Stăniloae with the troubling political associations of his past? This is the central, and deeply challenging, question tackled in a powerful new article on Public Orthodoxy.

How does a centuries-old faith engage with new questions and new experiences? In a powerful and charitable response on PublicOrthodoxy, Very Rev. Dr. John Jillions continues a vital conversation on LGBTQ+ inclusion within Orthodox Christian tradition.

What is Orthodoxy's true voice? In a powerful new article, Rev. Dr. Aleksei Volchkov explores this urgent question through the lens of the Council of Nicaea.

Imagine a young woman sexually assaulted by a priest during confession. Another told to ‘change scenery’ after reporting abuse. A 17-year-old groomed—then blamed. These are just a few of the stories Varvara Gulina exposes in her powerful article, ‘Violence Against Women in the Orthodox Church.’

"Why are so many drawn to Paganism today—and how should the Orthodox Church respond?"

"Is the Georgian Orthodox Church losing its youth?" In a thought-provoking new article on PublicOrthodoxy, Rev. Dr. Andria Saria—Georgian Orthodox priest, scholar, and expert on theology & human rights—examines the growing divide between the Church and younger generations.

"What if Artificial Intelligence could enrich biotechnology, education, and even religion—but at what ethical cost?"

"The revival of the ordained female diaconate is not just a historical curiosity—it’s a living need for the Orthodox Church today."

"What I’ve Learned in Eating Disorder Recovery" by Dina M. Zingaro is a must-read.

Time Travel & Theology: Exploring Divine Providence Through Sci-Fi What if time isn’t as linear as we think? How does God’s eternal perspective intersect with our temporal existence?

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"IMPACT-ing Africa: Service-Learning, Youth Ministry, and Theosis" – A must-read article by Dr. Dana Bates on PublicOrthodoxy.org! In October 2024, Dr. Bates—Orthodox missionary, youth development specialist at the Orthodox Christian Mission Center,

Final Session Alert! Don’t miss the fourth and last installment of Fordham University’s Orthodox Christian Studies Center’s Book Discussion Series on John Zizioulas’s profound work, "Remembering the Future: Toward an Eschatological Ontology." Wednesday, August 6 | 12:00 PM (EST) | Online via Zoom

"The United States confronts a crisis of democracy, and the American church confronts a test of faith." In "A Theology of Democracy for Today," Jim Wallis @revjimwallis.bsky.social—founder of Sojourners, Georgetown professor, and author of “The False White Gospel”—

Final Session Alert! Don’t miss the fourth and last installment of Fordham University’s Orthodox Christian Studies Center’s Book Discussion Series on John Zizioulas’s profound work, "Remembering the Future: Toward an Eschatological Ontology." Wednesday, August 6 | 12:00 PM (EST) | Online via Zoom

MUST-READ: "The Christian Nationalist Threat to Freedom of Conscience" Published in October 2024 this urgent article by Orthodox priest & scholar Very Rev. Dr. John Jillions warns of Christian nationalism’s threat to America’s constitutional freedoms. Why it matters now?

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Join Us for Week 3 of the Book Discussion Series on John Zizioulas’ Remembering the Future! Dive deeper into the profound theological insights of Metropolitan John Zizioulas (+2023) as we explore Chapters 2 & 3 of his final major work, “Remembering the Future: Toward an Eschatological Ontology”.

"Dancing to the Ban" – A Must-Read on Ukraine’s Religious & Political Struggle In August 2024, Ukraine moved to ban the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC)—but the battle over faith, politics, and national identity is far from over.

Join Us for Week 3 of the Book Discussion Series on John Zizioulas’ Remembering the Future! Dive deeper into the profound theological insights of Metropolitan John Zizioulas (+2023) as we explore Chapters 2 & 3 of his final major work, “Remembering the Future: Toward an Eschatological Ontology”.

Taybeh Under Attack: Christianity’s Last Stand in Palestine Taybeh—the Holy Land’s last fully Christian town—is facing violent settler attacks, arson near sacred sites, and land theft. This isn’t just politics—it’s the erasure of a 2,000-year-old faith community.

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Trump directly appealed to Coptic Christians in 2024—but did it sway Middle Eastern Christian voters?

Week 2 of the Book Discussion Series: John Zizioulas’s “Remembering the Future” Join Fordham University’s Orthodox Christian Studies Center for an interactive reading discussion of Metropolitan John Zizioulas’s profound theological work!

"Where Are All the Women?" by Summer Kinard @somemyrrh.bsky.social is a powerful call to remember—and restore—the vital role of women in the Church. From the great women martyrs and deaconesses of Nicaea to the hidden saints who shaped Orthodoxy, history testifies:

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"A Vote for Trump is a Vote Against the Ecumenical Patriarchate" Before the 2024 election, attorney John Zavitsanos warned about Trump’s ties to Putin and the threat to global Orthodoxy. Now, with Trump back in office, the danger remains real. Why It Matters:

Must-Read: "American Democracy, Orthodoxy, and the Law" by Very Rev. Dr. Robert Arida

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“Rebuilding Faith After the War” by Very Rev. Dr. Andrei Kordochkin (Nov. 2024) What happens when the Church sides with empire—and how can it return to truth?

"The eradication of the Ecumenical Patriarchate would be a victory for Russian imperialism—and a tragedy for religious freedom worldwide." Don’t miss Rocky Sisson’s urgent article on Public Orthodoxy (November 2024): “The Turkish and Russian Threats to the Ecumenical Patriarch."

"There is a way into my country from all the worlds." — Aslan Dive into Richard Pevear’s profound exploration of Aslan as the image of Christ in C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia in his latest article for Public Orthodoxy (November 2024).

"What do we fight for when we fight for religious freedom?" At the International Religious Freedom Summit, this question took center stage—but the answers were far from simple.

"We need to talk about trans people."

From simple crowns to ornate bejeweled adornments, Coptic Orthodox wedding traditions have evolved in fascinating ways!

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