Baptism does what nothing else can. As Martin Luther said, by baptism “we are made holy and are saved, which no other kind of life, no work upon earth, can attain.” All of God’s promises come together ...

In this lies the most essential difference between Orthodoxy and Catholicism. In the latter this grace, received in the mysteries of holy Baptism and Chrismation, is like a Divine spark hidden under ...

We further found multiple videos of Orthodox Christians taking part in similar dips in water bodies, to celebrate Epiphany - which marks the occasion of the baptism of Jesus Christ. Also Read ...