Have you ever wondered how early Christians prayed to the Theotokos? A new article on PublicOrthodoxy reveals two astonishing, ancient witnesses to the vibrant devotion to the Mother of God—one found on a tiny papyrus fragment, and the other in the powerful, sung sermons of a beloved saint.
October 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Have you ever wondered how early Christians prayed to the Theotokos? A new article on PublicOrthodoxy reveals two astonishing, ancient witnesses to the vibrant devotion to the Mother of God—one found on a tiny papyrus fragment, and the other in the powerful, sung sermons of a beloved saint.
Over one year ago, Dr. Bryce Rich published a vital & incisive piece of theological clarity.
His article "Transgender Experience and the Limits of 'Gnosticism'" for PublicOrthodoxy (June 2024), Dr. Rich responds to claims that contemporary transgender identities are a form of "reborn heresy." (1/8)
His article "Transgender Experience and the Limits of 'Gnosticism'" for PublicOrthodoxy (June 2024), Dr. Rich responds to claims that contemporary transgender identities are a form of "reborn heresy." (1/8)
March 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Over one year ago, Dr. Bryce Rich published a vital & incisive piece of theological clarity.
His article "Transgender Experience and the Limits of 'Gnosticism'" for PublicOrthodoxy (June 2024), Dr. Rich responds to claims that contemporary transgender identities are a form of "reborn heresy." (1/8)
His article "Transgender Experience and the Limits of 'Gnosticism'" for PublicOrthodoxy (June 2024), Dr. Rich responds to claims that contemporary transgender identities are a form of "reborn heresy." (1/8)
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January 5, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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.
August 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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.
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.
September 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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.
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May 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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.
August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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.
"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.
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.
August 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"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.
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.
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Tired of a faith that feels like a constraint? In a powerful new article on PublicOrthodoxy, Crystallia Latsara explores the revolutionary vision of Maria Skobtsova.
The article delves into how modern spirituality distorts into four cages: bureaucratic, ritualistic, aesthetic, and ascetic. (1/5)
The article delves into how modern spirituality distorts into four cages: bureaucratic, ritualistic, aesthetic, and ascetic. (1/5)
January 23, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Tired of a faith that feels like a constraint? In a powerful new article on PublicOrthodoxy, Crystallia Latsara explores the revolutionary vision of Maria Skobtsova.
The article delves into how modern spirituality distorts into four cages: bureaucratic, ritualistic, aesthetic, and ascetic. (1/5)
The article delves into how modern spirituality distorts into four cages: bureaucratic, ritualistic, aesthetic, and ascetic. (1/5)
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In a powerful new article for PublicOrthodoxy, Dr. Phil Dorroll @phildorroll.bsky.social (Associate Professor of Religion & Eastern Christian scholar) cuts through the noise. He argues it's not about dominance, but a radical, self-giving command: “Conquer yourself, support others.”
December 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
In a powerful new article for PublicOrthodoxy, Dr. Phil Dorroll @phildorroll.bsky.social (Associate Professor of Religion & Eastern Christian scholar) cuts through the noise. He argues it's not about dominance, but a radical, self-giving command: “Conquer yourself, support others.”
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March 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Where is visible Christian unity in a fractured world? A new article on PublicOrthodoxy, "GETI 2025 in Orthodox Perspective" by Joshua Townson, explores this urgent question. Townson, an Oxford PhD candidate & convert to Orthodoxy, shares thoughts from the global ecumenical gathering in Egypt. (1/7)
February 11, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Where is visible Christian unity in a fractured world? A new article on PublicOrthodoxy, "GETI 2025 in Orthodox Perspective" by Joshua Townson, explores this urgent question. Townson, an Oxford PhD candidate & convert to Orthodoxy, shares thoughts from the global ecumenical gathering in Egypt. (1/7)
Beyond the headlines, what is the lived reality of Arab Christians in the Middle East? A new, must-read article, “Rum Orthodox in Lebanon” by Dr. Roxana Maria Arăş on PublicOrthodoxy, offers a powerful, on-the-ground perspective that challenges simplistic narratives.
November 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Beyond the headlines, what is the lived reality of Arab Christians in the Middle East? A new, must-read article, “Rum Orthodox in Lebanon” by Dr. Roxana Maria Arăş on PublicOrthodoxy, offers a powerful, on-the-ground perspective that challenges simplistic narratives.
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