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Recent content by All4Christ

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    Eastern, Greek, Russian, Syrian - who do I talk to?

    Food for thought: I came from a Pentecostal church, so I was used to a very plain sanctuary. It helped me to think about God’s direction for the Temple in the Old Testament. In fact, the Orthodox temple has many similarities with it. Take a Peek Inside an Ancient Temple! - The Metropolitan...
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    Question about saints

    Some are in both churches, but there are some differences in theology. We can help, but talking to a priest is very important! Do you have any particular questions that you’d like to discuss? We are happy to chat about your questions. I learned a lot about Orthodox on TAW when I was inquiring.
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    St. Euphrosynos Taverna and Ouzeri (another one!)

    Seeing your post made me smile! Hope all is well with you!
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    Christmas trees and date of Christmas

    Have a blessed advent! Absolutely, we love decorating! My parish celebrates the Nativity on December 25th, but some Orthodox churches celebrate according to the Old Calendar (January 7).
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    Chat thread - Egalitarian Christians edition

    I hope you settle in well with your new role and town! Have a blessed Nativity season.
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    Tactile Icons

    There are some Beeswax carved icons as well. They are infused with incense. I previously purchased this one of St Stephen. (They have a range of sizes and prices). https://www.etsy.com/listing/456736432/?ref=share_ios_native_control
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    Thoughts on Confirmation

    True. I am over-generalizing with this. I believe the same could be said with someone becoming Catholic after being Orthodox. (@chevyontheriver Is my understanding accurate, in that the conversion process for Orthodox to Catholic is different than the conversion process from a church like an...
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    Thoughts on Confirmation

    Side note - Adults coming into the Orthodox Church go through a catechism class that is similar to RCIA (from what I understand of the RCIA classes). This needs to be completed prior to chrismation and (if needed) baptism. We have catechism classes as part of the adult Sunday education lessons...
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    Thoughts on Confirmation

    Yes, a priest normally performs the chrismation.
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    Thoughts on Confirmation

    Orthodox “confirmation” is our chrismation. This actually happens when the child is baptized. They partake of the Eucharist from that time forward and are full members of the Church. The closest rite that marks their informed belief is their first confession. This typically happens around...
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    "Most Holy Theotokos, save us"

    Oh - I thought you meant the OCA - which was the opposite of what you said earlier (and what I’ve seen :) ). Thank you for clarifying.
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    "Most Holy Theotokos, save us"

    Do you mean the festal litanies? Through the prayers of the Theotokos save us?
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    "Most Holy Theotokos, save us"

    Okay - yes, we have it at the end of Vespers - I just haven’t seen it in DL. Thanks!