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Some really, really excellent replies which I greatly appreciate. One poster suggested I am actually a JW trying to cause trouble- I was worried that might happen. All I can say is that simply is not the case, I give you all my word. I am sincerely trying to sort things out, nothing more. I...

Thank you for the knowledgeable and thoughtful replies folks. I will have a more detailed look through them and post some of my thoughts when I get a spare minute.

Hi folks, I am at a very, very critical point in my spiriual life. I am really worried about taking the wrong path, yet totally confused as to what the right path is. Before I start, I want to make it clear that I merely want advice, I am not trying to antagonise at all. Here's the deal; I was...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any resources, or knows of any good sources of information, on the history of the Orthodox in Poland? I am particularly interested in persecution they may have underwent in the 20th century. Any help would be awesome! God Bless.

I have been there a few times, and to an extent currently still am. I am lucky enough (thank God) to have found a job but its still not really in the area I want to work in, so the search continues. Sometimes its so hard to get and stay motivated. Can I just say; I once heard that St Xenia of...

That sucks, hope you get something sorted. Im in a similar position; I graduated from university 3 months ago but Im finding it really hard to break into the job market. There just isn't much going at all. God Bless

Oh yeah, I was also wondering, do you hold regular Bible studies? Do you do Christian ministry in the community? How often do you attend Church, is it just on a Sunday or do you have meetings/ events during the week? Thanks, and Im sorry for all the questions! God Bless

Thanks quietbloke! So when you say separated from God", do you mean 'Hell' as in the traditional understanding of it- a place/ state of eternal punishment? At the Resurrection, after the 2nd Coming of Our Lord, will the whole of mankind arise again? Even those that have been separated from...

Hi guys, I was just wondering if I could ask you a few questions about your faith? I must admit I am quite ignorant when it comes to Pentecostal beliefs- I know you guys put great importance on baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues but thats about it! Im sorry as I know thats a very...

I remember reading her prediction at the time and thinking to myself, "there could be something in this". I watched Obama really closely after this- I cant believe he has taken in so many people. Aside from his quite abhorrant policies and the fact he is the most left-wing candidate ever...

Check this out- I just tried to go on another Orthodox forum but its been hacked big time by Turkish nationalists! orthodoxforum.com

Hey guys, I'll be in Russia next June on a research trip with my university. I'll be staying in the Nizhni-Novgorod, Kazan, Ulyanovsk areas and I realised that Sarov is in the Nizhni-Novgorod Oblast and you can get a train there from Novgorod. I have a great love and admiration for St Seraphim...

Before I go next week, I'm going to do a good bit of reading in preparation. Mass (what I'm used to) is really easy to follow and, in many ways, so is Divine Liturgy but there are still a few differences that confused me, also 75% of it is in Greek! It just seems a lot holier that Mass does...

Thanks Matrona, that cleared a lot up! Now you mention it, I think I might have read somewhere about the Little Entrance and Great Entrance. When the priest appears at the entrance sometimes he blesses everyone but sometimes he just stands, its almost as if he's just checking everyone is still...

I've now attended 3 DL's at St Luke the Evangelist Greek Orthodox Cathedral and I'm really enjoying it! I kind of know whats going on most of the time but there are few things I'm not sure about. At one point the priest comes out with 2 alter servers and walks around the side of the church...

I also recieved an anonymous blessing the other day, thanks! God Bless!

Couldn't agree more with you Monica! Where I live there are a lot of immigrants coming over from Eastern Europe just now and a large Asian community already here. Some of the attitudes these people face are unbelievable. There is a long, long history of Catholic-Protestant hostility here, but...

I think the mayor is absolutely spot on with his comments and I wish more people in authority would stand up and be counted! The liberalism that has engulfed the west is so depressing. :( Here in Scotland we had a controversy a few months back when 3 firemen were sacked for refusing to attend...

Hi all, I've been reading on here about some of the wonderful, and personal, relationships many of you have with saints. As a Catholic I must admit I've never really prayed to a particular saint, although I do to the Virgin Mary (who I love)! Now that I'm looking in to Orthodoxy I'm starting...

Thanks for the welcome! I'll be sure to ask away then! :thumbsup: