The Orthodox Christian faith considers the family to be a little Church, for it is within the family where real Christian formation takes place.
With that in mind, His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago, has envisioned a faith-based effort to provide resources and support for the "little Church". Orthodox Family Life was created to begin fulfilling that vision.
Several weeks ago, a person responded to my original note on this topic, citing links to research that has been done on home schooling. In reading through them, I was able to discern the following. Those who are home schooled do not suffer academically, and may even do better in academic achievement. The concerns about home schooled children not being…
by Deacon Basil Crivella A 3rd-year Seminarian in St. Vladimir’s Seminary’s Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program. He belongs to the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of the Midwest. Deacon Basil prepared this sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, the Sunday of St. John…
