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The Agony of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane

August 14, 2020

by New Hieromartyr Archpriest John Vostorgov Today is the feast of the Procession of the Life-Giving Wood, one of three feasts of the Holy Cross that the church marks throughout the year with particular solem... Read More...

Cover of Acts of the Apostles, Commentary by Archbishop Averky (Taushev)

The Apostle Peter Before the Sanhedrin

August 18, 2017

Scripture

In this excerpt, the editorial staff of Orthodox Life Online offers you a glimpse into a newly published volume in the series Commentary on the Holy Scriptures of the New Testament by Archbishop Averky (Taushev). This work stands apart in an intellectual climate that prizes innovation over tradition, headlines over the Truth, and intellectualism over divine revelation.

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Laying the Groundwork for the Salvation of Mankind

December 23, 2016

Scripture

In light of the upcoming Sunday of the Forefathers, we offer this reflection on three Old Testament figures who prefigured and prophecied the coming Messiah, while preparing Israel for his coming: The righteous Abraham, the prophets Moses and Elijah.