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I actually happened upon the recent Catechism's definition and thought to myself how Orthodox it sounded. I think that's a great thing, myself.

I had an Orthodox friend relate this to me on PalTalk the other night - she mentioned that a friend of hers is a Palestinian Orthodox, whose mother was raised at the monastery in question. He confirmed the story to her. Now - this is all hearsay, etc., but I found in interesting nonetheless...

I've seen some internet sources try to finagle Augustine's writings to be anti-Real Presence. There is a great article to refute these claims here: http://www.chnetwork.org/journals/eucharist/eucharist_7.htm (Roman Catholic Source). rusty

If it's actual unity, it will be a miracle from God and not of man. If it's political unity - in other words a way devised solely to make the Papacy acceptable to all - then I'm afraid we must not go along with this. rusty

I think that it is exactly true. Don't ask me why :)

The Law of God is available online, of course - on Bishop Alexander's site.

And here is that presentation: http://www.holyres.net/assem04.html

Have you guys used this site as a reference point before? I find their information useful, but I'm not sure who's behind the site.

The Ecumenical Patriarch has invited representatives from 15 Orthodox Churches to discuss the problems in Jerusalem. Hopefully other matters will be discussed as well (praying), however, I was curious as to which 15 Churches would be represented. Anyone got a list? rusty

Sometimes I feel like this too. Coming from an evangelical background we would often see dramatic conversions, but I don't know if that happens often in Orthodoxy. Most Orthodox I know are converts from other Christian traditions - which is actually true of most of the 'converts' from lives of...

I think that confusion amongst the Orthodox only benefits the Catholics - who in my opinion truly on wish capitulation to the idea of Papal Supremacy. Forget theological unity. We know they do not care for that. Look at the Uniates. This bothers me to no end, if for only the reason that I'm a...

Well, I kind of view it as going up to the priest after the service and kissing the cross. As an inquirer I was encouraged to do so by my fellow parishoners. I'm not sure that I broke any rules by doing so. rusty

the Incarnation. "love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith" More than five, but. . . I pray that we are. rusty

Hey, forgiven, my priest's daughter is your parish's choir leader. I met her on Saturday for the first time. Small world. rusty

Grov, I go to that parish! It's a small world. Yes, the 'model' in question is from a wonderful Orthodox family and he is humble and very kind. It is a job. I work for the food processing industry. I'm sure that we play our part in the culture of obesity and gluttony. Perhaps I should flee...

If the Bishops think that the Patriarch is no longer acceptable, don't they as the synod have the responsibility to depose him and choose another? I'm confused about how a Patriarch could continue in his position without the support of his fellow bishops. rusty

#1 (for me): Christianity is no longer about me #2: Christ is all about me #3: If you get what I'm saying above, congraduations you may be Orthodox #4: Saints! Especially my saint - St. Jospeh the Betrothed #5: Incense! #6: Confession (haven't experienced this yet, but I'm...

If you can ever catch it when it's not down due to bandwidth issues, here's a good site: http://www.geocities.com/trvalentine/orthodox/essays.html rusty

What he said.

Well, I guess the major difference that pops out is that the location in question is Hades and not purgatory.