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  1. ExOrienteLux

    Educational thread: Clerical vestments in the Orthodox Church

    I remember seeing a very good article written by an Orthodox Christian who is also a textile historian. I'll have to go hunting for it, but the gist of it was that most of our vestments came from the standard clothing that people in the Greco-Roman civilization wore for important events. For...
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    Faith And Delusion: The Spiritual History of the World

    If you mean apophatically, then I agree. Also, SFE, when did you become Jewish?
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    God Loves Babies

    Congratulations! In all seriousness, get as much sleep as you can now, because once that kid comes out, you can kiss a regular sleep schedule good-bye for about six to nine months.
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    Conspiracies about Orthodoxy

    You're right, there isn't a Pascha bunny. There is, however, a Pascha Bear who puts bottles of vodka in the baskets of all good Russians while they're proceeding around the Church. ^_^
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    An apology

    As God forgives, I forgive. Forgive me, a sinner. Welcome back!
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    Help me not embarrass myself

    LOL! I love Saidna THOMAS! He's the first bishop I ever got to meet, and you couldn't ask for a more down-to-earth man and excellent pastor. I'm so glad that he was the bishop at the first Hierarchical Liturgy I served at, because I know that +MELCHISIDEK, my current bishop, is rather...
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    Conspiracies about Orthodoxy

    No, no, no! It's the Eldest, Graf Orlok! All hail the Eldest and Father! Seriously, all this talk about injections and infusions honestly reminded me more of this than vampires:
  8. ExOrienteLux

    Faith And Delusion: The Spiritual History of the World

    I have little to add to what others - especially Kyriaki, Matt, and Gregorios - have said above. SFE, you really need to step back and stop trying to step above your station. I've seen you criticizing ordained clergy several times because they aren't what you want or what you think you need...
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    Help, I can't stop...

    We hates you all. STOP IT!!!!!!
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    Greek Orthodox Vs Russian Orthodox

    Here in Pittsburgh, all of the jurisdictions are really tight with each other. We all concelebrate on the Sunday of Orthodoxy (this year, it was at the OCA Cathedral; last year, it was at one of the bigger GOA parishes - it's really something to see 20+ priests and deacons leading a procession...
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    St. Euphrosynos Taverna and Ouzeri 44 (4)

    You, too, Julia? It's midnight here, and it's 15* out. Tomorrow, it's going to be 27*. My body just got used to summer. It can't be fall yet!
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    St. Euphrosynos Taverna and Ouzeri 44 (3)

    Just something to ponder: 66 years ago, this happened: The left is Hiroshima, on August 6. The right is Nagasaki, on August 9. Approximately 200,000 civilians died in these two attacks, with many of those in Nagasaki being Christians. Let these mistakes never happen again. Eien no...
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    The beard shirt!

    Want want want.
  14. ExOrienteLux

    I am quite taken aback

    Question: If there was no death of any kind (either in humanity or in the physical world), how did we or any other animal (taking 'animal' in the classical sense) eat? Harvesting a plant involves killing it, even if all we're harvesting is fruit or leaves. By severing it from the rest of its...
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    St. Euphrosynos Taverna and Ouzeri 44 (3)

    That's because I think your weather came across the pond. Now, it's cloudy and gloomy, looks like it's gonna rain. Still warm, though. High 20s and 80% humidity.
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    Need urgent prayers to overcome MMORPG addiction

    Of course, a lot of those old-school games will have you throwing the controller against the wall in frustration several times before you beat it. Ninja Gaiden, anyone?
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    St. Euphrosynos Taverna and Ouzeri 44 (3)

    Wow. RR is about equal parts :confused: and :doh: and :o and ^_^. In other news, I finally got a job after nine months of unemployment! And, it's telecommuting! And, it's the best-paying job I've ever had! WOOT!
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    New bishops for the Antiochian Archdioocese

    I'm known Fr. John for many, many moons. He's a good man, and well deserves this. AXIOS! Eis polla eti, Despota!
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    Celebrating Transfiguration

    Well, for folks in my area, it's easy. Just head here.
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    The Book of Mormon

    I'm too much of a bibliophile to burn any book, but I wouldn't have any qualms about chucking it in a recycling bin. At least then,it would be good for something.