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The Trikeri is a special Orthodox candelabra that holds three candles - three for the Holy Trinity.Read now
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The Omnipresent OPA!
"Opa!" is one of the most popular expression in the Greek lexicon. The ubiquitous expression can relay all types of sentiments - celebration, caution, pain, surprise. Read the Blessed Celebration quick guide to types of Opas!Read now -
The Purpose of Prosphora
Read nowProsphora - The Bread of the Greek Church
What's in Prosphora? What is it used for? What is its symbolism? How do you store it? Prosphora has a simple yet rich history.
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The Orthodox Baptismal Font - the Divine Womb
Read nowThe baptismal font is a basin or other receptacle that can hold water and is central to the Orthodox Sacrament of Baptism. The persecution of Christians in historical times led to the practice of baptizing individuals indoors – both for...
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How Covid Impacted the Traditional Timeline of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism in the Orthodox Church
Read nowCovid 19 has caused a great shift for Orthodox Christians and the conducting of Orthodox Sacraments. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism has been particularly affected. As we collectively begin to transition out of full-time pandemic life, the...
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Greek Orthodox Easter
Read nowOrthodox Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon of Spring. Interesting to note: Orthodox Easter is never 2 or 3 weeks after American Easter. The calendar never falls that way. Here is a distribution: Probability of...
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Orthodox Healing Saints
Read nowWe are often asked who are the Saints of Healing. Here are the 8 Patron Orthodox Saints of Healing: St Charalambos St Demetrius The New St Luke of Crimea St Nektarios St Nikephoros the Leper St Panteleimon St Paraskeva St...
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An Adult Orthodox Baptism
Read nowAn adult baptism is done in a manner very similar to a child baptism. All steps of the baptism are done the same. The biggest difference will be in the step of the font immersion. - The to-be baptized...
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Easter Candle Season!
Read nowWe’re excited to introduce our first flat candles to our Easter line! Imported from Greece and the evil eye is hand painted. Check out our Mati Easter Candles.