Theophany
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Theophany

ByLenten Season
 

In the Christian East, the Baptism of our Lord is honored in the Church’s annual celebration of Theophany (commonly called Epiphany in the West) on January 6. This feast is celebrated, moreover, as the manifestation of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Preparing for Lent
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Preparing for Lent

ByLenten Season
 

 During the four weeks prior to Great Lent, the Church prepares us with several “pre-lenten” themes: repentance and humility, God’s mercy, judgment and salvation, and forgiveness. The pre-lenten Sundays prepare us for our “lenten journey.” They arm us with that which we need to “enter the Fast with joy,” to make the most of the…

Baking, Vegan-Style
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Baking, Vegan-Style

ByLenten Season
 

 As a baker, I want to make sure every baked good is delicious, has good consistency, and is baked properly.  There are some obvious challenges when baking vegan foods.  I’m sure many of us have experienced them first-hand, myself included.  So for all of you bakers, here are some tips on vegan substitutions to ensure…

Orthodox Children’s Books for the Nativity Season
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Orthodox Children’s Books for the Nativity Season

ByLenten Season
 

 As a Godmother, I know that children soak up information when they are very young.  With the world around us today, it is important for us to expose children to God and to immerse them in the life of the Church.  Even while they are infants, the Church offers the Eucharist to our children.  Children…