Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of ...

Columnist: There are many opinions on the subject of baptism but the important thing is what the Lord has declared.

Origen says that Christ “did not perform the sign the devil sought, because he worked his signs to help those who saw them.” ...

Last Sunday was one of the most special days of my life - I had the incredible privilege of baptizing both my son and daughter. As a pastor, baptizing my own children wasn’t just part of my duty; it ...

Is the holy water blessed on Theophany still Theophany water all week? Theophany water is the same from the moment of its sanctification for the entire year, or two, or more, until it runs out. No ...

In Romans 6, Paul is dealing with a couple of objections he must have encountered more than a time or two in sharing the good ...

Iyad Twal on Friday was ordained as auxiliary bishop of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem at the Church of the Baptism of ...

A. St. John the Baptist did not institute the Sacrament of Baptism, for Christ alone could institute a Sacrament. The baptism given by St. John had the effect of a Sacramental; that is ...

Being baptized or dedicated as an infant is a wonderful starting point, but this righteous act by itself does not produce a ...

The full name of the holiday is the Baptism of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ TASS-FACTBOX. On January 19, Orthodox believers in Russia celebrate Epiphany, or the Baptism of the Lord ...

The National Gallery's new show, "Hockney and Piero: A Longer Look", comprises just three paintings: Piero della Francesca's Renaissance masterpiece "The Baptism of Christ" flanked by two of David ...

Your whole self ruled by the flesh was put off when you were circumcised by Christ, having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working ...