Orthodox Teaching of the Elders exists to gather and present the wisdom of contemporary Spiritual Fathers, faithfully responding to the exhortation of the Apostle Paul:

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Hebrews 13:7

The word Orthodox is derived from the Greek ὀρθός (orthos, meaning “right,” “true,” or “straight”) and δόξα (doxa, meaning “opinion” or “belief”). In this context, we use it to signify connection with the universal faith and teaching of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.

An Elder refers to an ordained clergy or monastic figure—one who serves the local Orthodox Church and has been set apart for the ministry of the Word. We consider an Orthodox Elder to be anyone whose life and teachings are in full communion with the living Tradition of the Church: the first Seven Ecumenical Councils, the writings of the Holy Fathers, and the liturgical life of the Orthodox Church. In this sense, the teachings we share represent the ongoing continuity of Holy Tradition.

We strive to make the teachings and guidance of contemporary Orthodox Elders accessible to the English-speaking faithful, while also offering materials in multiple languages for a broader audience. Our volunteer collaborators labor with care to translate and share multimedia materials, maintaining fidelity to the original sources and continually refining both translation quality and the presentation of information.

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