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Thanks for all your suggestions folks, much appreciated! I also emailed my priest and he gave some good ideas too so I have lots to get on with!

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could recommend any good Orthodox books to help me on my journey? I have read the Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Way by Bishop Ware, and also The Mountain of Silence (which is just awesome!). I feel like I have read so, so much from internet resources so I'd like...

Hey folks, I know this question has probably been asked and answered a million times, but I was wondering what the best English language Bible translation is for Orthodox? What about the Orthodox Study Bible? Also, does anyone know of any Orthodox Bible commentaries, perhaps online? I am...

Hi, I was wondering how repentance is viewed within Orthodoxy? There seems to be some debate over the meaning of true repentance and how to go about it. I ask because I have done many things in my life I am not proud of, committed some pretty horrible sins. I now am serious about turning to...

I have been thinking a lot about the above question, especially as the General Election approaches here in the UK. Its something that gives me a lot of trouble. On the one hand, I am quite politically minded, I studied politics at university and hold strong views on a number of issues. Yet on...

Hi guys, so I met with an Orthodox priest for a chat about my desire to become Orthodox and it went really, really well! We had a very good discussion for a couple of hours, it was very relaxed and hugely beneficial for me. We discussed some practical matters, how much I know about the Orthodox...

Wow! Thank you for all the wonderful replies and welcomes. I also greatly appreciate the advice. The priest I am meeting with is Greek, although the parish has services in English, Greek and Slavonic, and there are a few priests. I am really looking forward to it, after a long time searching I...

Hey folks, I just wanted to say hi to you all, I have read this forum for a good while and I have decided I'd like to get involved if thats ok? I have taken the decision that I would like to become Orthodox. I believe that this is where God is leading me. I was born and raised Roman Catholic...