Hey guys 👋 My name is Panos and I joined this community to come closer to Jesus! I would appreciate giving me some tips on improving my relationship with God. Btw will we have any courses in the classroom at the future?

I would approach Halloween thoughtfully. Halloween itself is not inherently Satanic; it has roots in ancient harvest festivals and All Hallows' Eve, a Christian tradition remembering the faithful departed. However, some customs today—emphasis on horror, excessive fear, and occult symbols—can indeed be spiritually concerning. For Orthodox Christians, the focus should be on discernment. Engaging with Halloween in a light-hearted, family-friendly way—like dressing up as saints or fictional characters and celebrating community—is generally harmless. However, we should avoid elements that glorify darkness or evil, keeping our hearts directed toward Christ and the light.

The biggest Orthodox church in the world is being built in Bucharest, Romania and is expected to open in 2025. The People's Salvation Cathedral at a height of over 130 meters will become the future seat of the Romanian Orthodox Church and the tallest Orthodox structure in the entire world. It will be some 13 meters taller than the second-placed St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Russia's St. Petersburg, and the largest Orthodox structure by floor space. Situated behind the Palace of Parliament, this will make it 50 meters taller than the Palace, and will help to make the cathedral an iconic landmark in the city. The building will be able to welcome around 6,000 worshippers and a church choir of 1,000. It will have four elevators, and will also feature a 25-ton bell which, could be heard at a distance of over 20 kilometers.