Practical Resources for Living the Orthodox Faith
Orthodox Christians have a custom of inviting a priest yearly to bless our homes! Ever wonder why? Or maybe you scheduled your first house blessing and you want to know what to expect! This blogpost is for you! I am pulling back the veil a little to share what to expect, how to prepare, and answering some frequently asked questions.
Read More🕊️ Theophany (also called Epiphany) is the baptism of Christ, one of the 12 Great Feasts in the Orthodox Church. We celebrate this feast on January 6th. The day before marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas, and now we move into Epiphany season!
Theophany means “The manifestation of God” since on this day, when the Lord came out of the water, the heavens were opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus. The voice of God the Father was heard from the clouds saying “This is my beloved Son. Listen to Him.” God appeared in His fullness, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit - The Holy Trinity.