The Grace of God the Father, the love of His Son, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
My name is Christian and I am a convert to Oriental Orthodoxy. I was formally introduced to Oriental Orthodoxy through family friends of the Tewahedo tradition that attended the local Coptic Orthodox Church which would occasionally celebrate their native liturgy. After several years of study and prayer, I was received into the Church in 2021 through Baptism; taking the name ‘Azarias’ (Hebrew: God has helped). A month into my baptism, I was encouraged to participate in ministry and was tonsured a Reader by His Grace Bishop David on August 21, 2021 to serve the Church’s Tewahedo youth.
As the Church grew, so did the service and the faithful’s needs. Though unworthy, I was recommended for elevation by both laity and clergy alike of the EOTC and was ordained a Deacon December 21, 2025 for Debre Medhanit Medhanealem Orthodox Tewahedo Church by His Grace Abune Petros. I am also currently pursuing my Bachelors / Masters in Theology at Holy Sophia University.
Writing has been a passion of mine ever since my youth. Consequently, I would create websites and blogs to share my thoughts, ideas, and perspective on theology and church related subjects. I’ve carried this with me into my conversion to Orthodoxy; and have eventually created ‘Faith Unto Ages’ to share my love of the Lord’s Spotless Bride, the Holy Orthodox Church, founded by Jesus Christ Himself upon the Apostles. This website’s name thus conveys the message that The Church has never failed in preserving the Gospel. For her faith and dogmas are intact, sacred, holy, infallible, life giving, salvific, & unchangeable.
You will find that it is visually inspired by medieval Christian manuscripts, art, and literature of various traditions. The posts cover a variety of subjects relevant to the ancient faith such as Early Church History, Apologetics, Patristic Biblical Exegesis, Sacred Art, Ecclesial Music, and the like. You will also find sermons and reflections which have been contributed from guest authors. May God bless their service and remember them in His Kingdom to come.
Please remember my weak self — the chief of sinners —, the service, the youth, the Church, and my beloved family members in your prayers; pleading God for very our salvation. I entrust this also to our Lady, the Theotokos, her prayers.
May God Bless each and every single one of you. Glory to the Most Holy Trinity, now and forever, and unto the ages of ages – Amen.
Your brother, first of sinners,
Diakon (Christian) Azarias.
Recent Posts
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- Ecclesial Order, Apostolic Tradition, and Sacerdotal Vestments.I have recently written an article addressing an important issue within the Orthodox Tewahedo Church regarding rhetoric towards the other sister Churches by certain clergy … Continue reading “Ecclesial Order, Apostolic Tradition, and Sacerdotal Vestments.”
- The Indefectibility of the One Church: A Response to Schismatic RhetoricThe Church’s Indefectibility If we regard the account of Apostolic and Patristic witness to be credible, and therefore true; then we shall acknowledge that both … Continue reading “The Indefectibility of the One Church: A Response to Schismatic Rhetoric”
- The Way of the Cross: Historical Persecution and Spiritual Endurance in the Coptic ChurchThe history of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria is an enduring journey along the path of the Cross. Founded by Saint Mark the Evangelist … Continue reading “The Way of the Cross: Historical Persecution and Spiritual Endurance in the Coptic Church”
- Unceasing Prayer through the Spirit and its Fruit: A Homily of St. Macarius the GreatThat we need a great zeal for prayer, and that the Spirit who dwells in our spirits brings it about, is clearly shown by the … Continue reading “Unceasing Prayer through the Spirit and its Fruit: A Homily of St. Macarius the Great”
- Preview: The Office of the Deaconate: Apostolic Order, Spiritual Maturity, and the Misuse of a Holy Office.Our brother Deacon Nathaniel has written a well articulate and detailed analysis on the history of the Diaconate and its current place, misuse, and even … Continue reading “Preview: The Office of the Deaconate: Apostolic Order, Spiritual Maturity, and the Misuse of a Holy Office.”
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