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  • The Most Significant Saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church: Icons of Faith and Holiness

    Eastern Orthodoxy, with its rich spiritual heritage and tradition, venerates a great number of saints who have played pivotal roles in shaping the faith, guiding its followers, and influencing the course of Christian history. Saints in the Orthodox Church are not only remembered for their piety and miracles, but also for the ways they exemplified…

  • Eastern Orthodox Themes in Dostoevsky’s The Idiot

    Eastern Orthodox Themes in Dostoevsky’s The Idiot

    Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Idiot is a profound exploration of innocence, holiness, and the struggle between good and evil within the context of a flawed and corrupt world. At the heart of the novel lies Prince Lev Myshkin, a character often described as a “Christ-like” figure, whose life and actions are deeply influenced by Eastern Orthodox…