The Orthodox Pilgrim

Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future – Preface

“The Joy of All Who Sorrow”

No aspect of Orthodox practice is more deeply rooted and more firmly established than the veneration of holy icons.…

Hieromonk Seraphim of Platina [1934-1982]

  Hieromonk Seraphim (Rose), co-founder and co-editor of The Orthodox Word and co-founder of the St. Herman of Alaska…

The Orthodox Word

The Orthodox Word has one single reason for existing: to preach the truths of Orthodox Christianity, and in so…

Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov

Bishop Ignatius, whose baptismal name was Dimitry Alexandrovich Brianchaninov, was born into a distinguished noble family on February 6,…

The Path to Salvation by Bishop Theophan the Recluse

The following essay, a short but typical example of Bishop Theophan’s writing, is the Foreword to his major work,…

Bishop Theophan, the Recluse of Vysha

  By E. Sumarokov  [1]   An introduction to one of the most important Orthodox literary figures of the…

Archbishop Averky (1976-1981) – His Significance for the Ecumenical Orthodox Church

“Alas! His golden lips have been silenced!”   Too often have we Orthodox Christians grown used to “taking for…