The Orthodox Way of Life
The Orthodox way of life is a lifelong journey of transformation.
It begins with the Holy Sacraments; Baptism Chrismation Confession and the Holy Eucharist and continues as we grow in prayer fasting repentance and the constant turning of the heart toward God.
It is a path where every step invites us to deeper communion with Christ.
Where the soul is washed renewed and strengthened by grace.
Where we learn to love as He loves forgive as He forgives and walk each day in His light.
This is the life of the Orthodox Church the life in Christ the life that leads us toward union with God.
Ephesians 2:8
From the wisdom of the Holy Apostle Paul:
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.”
- Ephesians 2:8
The Jesus Prayer I Stillness in motion
The Jesus Prayer is the heartbeat of the Orthodox life.
“Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner.”
These sacred words draw the mind into the heart and anchor the soul in the presence of Christ.
In a world filled with noise the Jesus Prayer becomes stillness in motion.
It quiets the thoughts softens the heart and opens us to the grace of God.
Whether we walk work or rest this prayer keeps us rooted in humility repentance and love.
Each repetition becomes a breath of the soul a movement toward inner peace and communion with Christ.
It is the path that brings clarity strength and the gentle light of His mercy into every moment of our day.
The Blessing Hand — IC XC
When the priest raises his right hand to bless, he does not act by his own power. The hand becomes an icon of Christ Himself, who
blesses through His servant.
Each finger is placed with purpose, forming the sacred name of Jesus Christ in Greek—ΙC XC.
The index finger stands straight as I, the middle finger curves to form C, the ring finger crosses the thumb for X, and the little finger bends once more for the final C.
Together they proclaim Ιησούς Χριστός—Jesus Christ.
Every blessing from the priest is the hand of Christ extended to His people, a living sign that grace flows not from man, but from God Himself.
The Double-Headed Eagle I Symbol of Orthodoxy
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This is the symbol of Orthodoxy. A yellow banner featuring the double-headed eagle, born as the imperial emblem of the Byzantine Empire.
Its two crowned heads look East and West, representing the dual authority of the emperor and the sacred unity of Church and State—a concept called Symphonia.
In its claws, the eagle holds a cross and an orb—symbols of spiritual and earthly power.
After the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, the empire was lost. But the faith—and this symbol—endured. It became a banner of survival and legacy.
Today, the double-headed eagle remains the emblem of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and flies over Mount Athos, a powerful, living symbol of our Orthodox identity.
Discover Orthodoxy
Discover the unchanged faith of the first
Christians.
The Orthodox Church is the original Church founded by Christ and His Apostles.
Her teachings, liturgy, and sacraments remain the same for over two thousand years — a living continuation of the Apostolic faith.
The Cross — Theology in Form
This Cross is a complete theological icon in it of itself. It proclaims who Christ is (Jesus Christ, Son of God, King of Glory), how He suffered (spear and reed), what His sacrifice accomplished (victory, redemption of Adam, Paradise restored), and the choice set before every soul (repentance like the Good Thief or rejection like the other).
The Apostolic Foundations
The first Apostolic Churches were founded by the Holy Apostles themselves and preserved through the Holy Spirit.
Jerusalem, Antioch, Rome, Alexandria, and Constantinople formed the ancient Pentarchy, guarding the one faith and passing on the fullness of truth in Christ from generation to generation.
The Bishop's Blessing
When the bishop is seated at his throne, the clergy approach for his blessing and kiss his hand. His hand is honored because it touches the Holy Mysteries, consecrates the Gifts, and blesses the faithful. A living witness of unity and service in Christ.