Can We Borrow the Authority of Christ?

The Lord gave us the ability to borrow his authority i.e "In the name of Jesus". Could we borrow the Lord’s authority to command our mortal bodies to remain in him forever like "By the precious blood of our holy Lord I command…

Would God Forgive Me if I Kill Myself?

Would God forgive me if I unalive myself? I want to live but I also don't want to live. Would a loving God let me just go to hell because I killed myself?

I Often Have This Feeling That I'm Never Good Enough as a Christian

I oftentimes have this feeling that I'm never doing enough or I'm never good enough as a Christian. How would you approach this set of circumstances to gain a renewed focus and perspective when seeking and receiving Communion…

How to Get Salvation if you Have no Family and Are not a Monastic?

I work in social services of a protestant institution. How do I get salvation if I don't have a wife or children to help and and challenge me towards Salvation?

Is it a sin to have sexual relations with my husband for our pleasure?

My husband and I have two beautiful children. We do not wish for more. Is it a sin to have sexual relations with my husband just for our pleasure?

How do I Know My Prayer is Answered by God?

I’ve been an Orthodox Christian for not long. I’ve been interested in living in a monastery for a couple months to learn, get closer to God and how to be obedient, fasting, and much more. I have been praying on it. How do…

I Grew up Sensitivite to Images of Blood and Other Things of the Kind

I grew up sensitivite to images of blood, medical procedures, biological terms, etc. When I live those things or they get mentioned or being taught to me, I get dizzy, my hands sweat… This sensitivity I had causes my many…

Our Church Community is Very Small. How We Can Grow?

Our church building is very small. We are hoping to move to a larger building in a nearby town, but financially without more member members it’s not feasible.

I Want to Dedicate My Activities and Work to God But it's Difficult

I want to dedicate my activities and work to God, but it's difficult for me because of the people who work there. Here someone says something wrong, there someone swears incessantly, and here someone gets on my nerves.What…

What is the Correct Finger Position When Making the Sign of the Cross?

What is the correct finger position when making the sign of the cross? As an Eastern Orthodox can I use both finger positions? I'm referring to the two-finger and three-finger positions.