Orthodoxy’s Online Boom Reveals Church’s Struggle to Maintain Authentic Community and Guard Against Extremism
The surge of Eastern Orthodox converts fueled by online content is reshaping the American church—but leaders warn that the digital influx brings risks of extremism and threatens true community cohesion.
The rise of Eastern Orthodoxy among Americans fascinated by online content presents a paradox: while the internet greatly expands the church's reach, it also exposes vulnerabilities in maintaining authentic faith communities grounded in face-to-face worship and tradition. Is the Internet Helping or Harming Orthodox Revival? For years, Eastern Orthodoxy remained America’s “best kept secret,” embraced by roughly 1% of U.S. adults. Yet recent waves of converts—many drawn in by vibrant online discussions, videos, and symbolism courses—have overwhelmed churches from Colorado Springs to Brooklyn. The Very Rev. Andreas Blom captures the dilemma bluntly: "You discovered Orthodoxy online... now you have a...
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