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RELATIVISM - the Catastrophic Concept of our Times The theory of Relativity, as described by Einstein (Nobel Prize for Physics, 1921), assumed and subsequently proven correct, that since there is no fixed frame of reference in the Universe, everything is moving in relation to everything else. In our times, those dealing with the abstract, i.e. theorists, philosophers, theologians, writers, poets, etc, - began to claim that all truth is relative to the individuals. This means that morals, religions, art forms, political movements, etc, are to be judged similarly. This concept has adopted the name of Relativism. However, Relativism has a [...]

  Has the World ever heard words of such momentous significance, which are true, and which also announce that all of us, will be resurrected when Jesus returns in full glory in His second coming! The Angel at the tomb, in brilliant white, announces to the myrrh-bearing women: "Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not here - but is risen" (Lk 24:5-6). Since then, Orthodox Christians on the day of Pascha and the 40 days that follow, greet one another with unique spiritual joy: Christ is Risen! But the greeting “Christ is Risen” is [...]

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The most natural thing an Orthodox Christian can do is to kiss his 'spiritual family', including the icons of the Saints, Holy Relics, the Cross, the Gospel, as well as kissing the priest's hand. It is an ancient custom signifying love, respect and reverence: as it is Christ Himself that we encounter and experience through these holy things. St Paul instructs us to "greet one another with a holy kiss" (2 Cor 13:12); hence we greet the priest or bishop by making a bow and saying, "Father bless", kissing his right hand. When a priest is ordained, he receives the [...]