Frederica Mathewes-Green (b.1952) is an American author, speaker, and commentator known for her writings on Eastern Orthodox Christianity, faith, and culture. Her work blends storytelling, humor, and theological insight, making her a respected voice in Orthodox Christian thought.
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, she earned a Master of Theological Studies from Virginia Theological Seminary (1977.) Originally part of the Episcopal Church, she and her family converted to Eastern Orthodoxy in 1993, shaping much of her later writings. Active in the pro-life movement, she served as vice president of Feminists for Life of America and continues to speak at universities, conferences, and churches on faith, culture, and spirituality.
She has authored ten books and written extensively for The Washington Post, Christianity Today, and The Wall Street Journal. Notable works include Real Choices: Listening to Women, Looking for Alternatives to Abortion (1994,) Facing East: A Pilgrim’s Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy (1997,) At the Corner of East and Now (1999,) and The Illumined Heart: The Ancient Christian Path of Transformation (2001.) She also wrote Mary as the Early Christians Knew Her (2007,) exploring early Christian perspectives on Mary.
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No one wants an abortion as she wants an ice cream cone or a Porsche. She wants an abortion as an animal, caught in a trap, wants to gnaw off its own leg.
—Frederica Mathewes-Green
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