Tag: patristic sources

Did the Early Orthodox Church Reject Original Sin? What the Ecumenical Councils Actually Defined

One of the most repeated statements in modern discussions of Orthodox theology is that “the Orthodox Church does not believe in original sin.” It is often presented as though this were one of the great dividing lines between Eastern Orthodoxy and Western Christianity. Historically, however, the matter is considerably more nuanced. The question is not […]

The Origin and Continuity of Prayer Beads and Knots Across Christendom

The Origin and Continuity of Prayer Beads and Knots Across Christendom Second Article in the Jesus Prayer & Prayer Rope Seriesby St Andrew’s OCC / Rev. Dr. Stephen M. K. Brunswick 1 | From Tassel to Prayer Rope The impulse to mark prayer with a physical sign begins in Scripture itself.The Law of Moses commanded […]