THE ORTHODOX WORD Established 1965 " THE ORTHODOX WORD has one single reason for existing: to preach the truths of Orthodox Christianity, and in so doing to draw together those of like mind so as to offer a united witness to these truths. It is addressed to Orthodox of all nationalities, to converts to the Orthodox faith, and to those outside the Church who desire to learn more of Her faith and practice." -from the Editors THE ORTHODOX WORD, Issue No. I, 1965 "May the Lord bless the preaching of THE ORTHODOX WORD. May this preaching serve for the strengthening of true Orthodox faith and Christian life in North America, with the help and the prayers of Blessed Father Herman of Alaska, whose sanctity was manifested on this continent, and the Aleut Martyr Peter, who suffered martyrdom in San Francisco. " -St. John Maximovitch on the Feast of Theophany, 1965 Since 1965, THE ORTHODOX WORD, as a bimonthly magazine, has been devoted to presenting the authentic savor of traditional Christianity, which has been handed down from apostolic times in an unbroken line and is by nature not of this world (John 8:23). "Of reliable material concerning the Orthodox Church comparatively little has yet appeared in English, whereas in several of the traditional Orthodox languages-in particular Greek and Russian-there is a veritable treasure house of texts that await translation. One of the purposes of this journal will be to begin to open this treasure house and distribute its riches to those who hunger for them. It is, after all, the proper function of a treasure, not to sit idle in a closed vault, but to be invested.... "The history of THE ORTHODOX WORD has been inextricably bound up with the convert movement. It has tried to give these converts inspiration and encouragement in their struggle to preserve the Faith, as well as a truly Orthodox orientation to Christian teaching and spiritual life." -from the Editors THE ORTHODOX WORD, Issue No. 50, 1973 FEATURES: ù Lives of saints, especially of modern holy men and women. ù Spiritual guidance from ascetics and visionaries. Discussions of contemporary issues from an Orthodox perspective. Ancient patristic commentaries on the books of Holy Scripture. Translations from rare Russian, Greek, Latin, French, Romanian and Slavonic books and manuscripts. THE ORTHODOX WORD, which has helped to produce an increased awareness of Orthodoxy today, will continue to present the fundamental sources of Orthodoxy which can lead one to awareness on the true path of Christian Faith-a path that is heartfelt, sober, and fruitful. On the vanguard of the contemporary Orthodox mission, THE ORTHODOX WORD endeavors to fortify Christians for the future, aiding them in distinguishing between the false and the genuine amid the rapid changes of both the secular and ecclesiastical worlds. With its minimum advertising and heavy cover stock each issue is meant to be treasured and referred to in the years to come.