A reader recently commented on the amazing balance between joy, hope and sadness in the Orthodox funeral service. It’s true. Like most of our services, it pulls no punches. The hymns and prayers cut right to the core of the meaning of life, death and the coming judgement. They are a stark reminder that we […]

Many thanks to Dr. Adam A.J. DeVille, Ph.D. (Th.), Assistant Professor of Theology at University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN for his interest in “A Christian Ending.” You can read the interview at his blog site, Eastern Christian Books. (link)