Pope Visits Iraq, Prays for Fraternity

From March 5-8, Pope Francis journeyed to several locations in Iraq. The purpose of this trip…

Windows Into Heaven

This past Sunday, the Eastern Church celebrated the Sunday of Orthodoxy, which commemorates the Seventh Ecumenical…

“To the Commanding General”

Every year, Eastern Christians fast for the first two weeks of August in anticipation of the…

Marana Tha and The Three Comings of Christ

The Aramaic term Marana tha (or Maranatha) occurs only once in the New Testament, in 1 Cor. 16:22. It…

Christian Patriarchs Condemn U.S. Strike on Syria

The missile strikes directed by the United States and its allies against the Syrian government have…

Reunion: Within Our Lifetimes?

I am firmly of the opinion that Christian reunification must remain a steadfast commitment for every…

On Marriage and Martyrdom

With the release of Amoris Laetatia earlier this month, the topic of marriage has likely been on a…

Cornerstone: Easter in the Western and Eastern Churches

Although I am Greek Orthodox, I often find myself attending Catholic Mass. Whether it be through…

“Lord of the Powers:”

As the Eastern Church is now fully enveloped in Lent and the Western Church just celebrated…

Cornerstone: Lent

This year, for Catholics and many Protestant sects, Lent began on February 10- Ash Wednesday. Great…