The Orthodox Church is not primarily an institution. Orthodox Christianity is not a series of rules to live by, nor is it a particular structure of church government. Orthodoxy is not a theological system, nor is its fullest expression limited to any particular period of history or cultural environment. Orthodoxy is nothing less than a relationship with God.

Greetings from Betsy Porter! After many years of making art and learning a variety of craft disciplines, I. Would like to show you some of my work. During the past several years, sacred icons in the Byzantine style have. Become my primary art form. I work in the traditional egg tempera paint and. Gold leaf on a wooden board covered with natural gesso. Time-consuming, contemplative method can produce beautiful results, with. Subtle but glowing colors and delicate detail.

Learn more about Mount Athos and its rich Hesychastic tradition. In its millennial history to this day, Athonite monasticism, as a faithful expression of Orthodox monasticism, has retained its neptic and hesychastic character.

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Resources for Prayer and Ministry. Books Reviewed by Bishop Robert Morneau. Resources for Ministry from Abbey Press. Welcome to Deacon Digest! Deacon Digest magazine is the only publication written for Catholic permanent deacons,deacon candidates and their families. Deacon Digest is dedicated to promoting the permanent diaconate ministry by providing the latest news and feature stories about the diaconate on the diocesan, regional, national, and international level.

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