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Good stuff -- thanks!

All the services last night took approximately 2:45 hours -- although it included a Baptism/Chrismation, Churching, Vesperal Liturgy and the Blessing of the Waters service. Quite a night!

I think that you are right in assuming that "came together" means ..... what you think it means. However, you make the assumption that after the Theotokos was found to be with child, that they did come together. The text does not state this; I believe it is just meant to emphasize that they...

Hello all, I'm a serial-lurker but I thought I would make a quick post here because I need a bit of help. I'm looking to buy a particular icon - it is the "Theotokos, Help in Birth-Giving." See the icon here: Orthodox Icons of Theotokos. The "Help in Birth-giving" Icon. I'm having a hard...

Thanks for sharing this -- I'm half way through it and it is great so far.

Additionally... Christ the Eternal Tao Topic: In a nutshell, Orthodox Christianity geared towards eastern mystical seekers/background. Click the link for a more precise topic. Guest Speaker: Hieromonk Damascene (of St Herman of Alaska Monastery) When: Friday, November 6 and Saturday...

Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commemorated on August 15 After the Ascension of the Lord, the Mother of God remained in the care of the Apostle John the Theologian...

Hi all, Do we know if this is available in audio or video anywhere? Thanks, Greg

Good stuff guys, thanks for the responses.

Hello all, Here is something for you all to ponder and respond to, if you would be so kind. An evangelical Christian whom I work with -- accustomed to the typical 'praise band' type music -- asked me today 'What is Orthodox music like?' I answered awkwardly, 'Liturgical chant, typically...

This thread sparked my memory of practical advice for "knowing God" by Fr Hopko... here are his words: "How can I know God as God really is? How can I know Christ as the way, the truth, and the life of God, and humanity, the light of the world? How can I know the Orthodox Church as “the...

"The ascetical bodily disciplines are to prepare the soil of our hearts to receive the seed of the Word of God and bear fruit. No one would sow seed without preparing the soil. But if we attend to the disciplines without attention to the Gospel and its commands to love our neighbor, lay down...

Hello everyone! I was wondering who all here in the Lutheran forums fasts on a regular basis? What does "fasting" mean to you exactly; i.e. why do you do it, and what benefits does it have? To those of you who do not fast, what are your reasonings for not fasting? Thank you...

At the moment I am LCMS, so it would be a decision between St Louis and Ft Wayne as far as seminaries go. I am doing alot of research and praying before I make my decision. I would have to say that I'm keeping my mind open right now. Greg

Hey Weasel, When did the early church start drifting away? Was there a point after the apostles but before Lutheranism that was still "authentic" and "true" in your mind? Were any of the early church fathers accurate? Thanks, Greg

What are your thoughts on heaven? Is it the same for everyone? Aside from "getting into heaven" through faith, would a stronger faith change the nature of eternity in heaven?

Hello TAW'ers, I had a quick question about church tradition and how it was further defined through church councils. From my understanding, a grouping of Patriarchs or Bishops are able to further define church doctrine and seperate orthodox from heterodox. My question has to do with the...

Thanks for your replies! I'll check out the information that you suggested. -Greg <><

Hi TAW'ers, Why does the Orthodox Church teach against the dual procession of the Holy Ghost, as found in the western version of the Nicean Creed? I understand that the method of its institution in Roman Catholicism was "cannonically illegal," but as to the doctrine itself, what...

Hi TAW'ers! What is the definition of a "sacrament," to the Eastern Orthodox Church? Does it impart grace? forgiveness of sins? Thank you, Greg <><