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We had a chrismation at Church on Sunday. Our parish - wow. So much change. I got in with the older folks (of which there were many!) when I first came - what, almost 10 years ago? Sadly we’ve lost many and a few moved away. But our parish is getting FULL! It’s young people, some different...

Hello all. it’s been forever. I’ve wanted to keep up here, but I’m in grad school full time and I’m working almost the equivalent of twice full-time in my job right now. I love love LOVE my job (otherwise there’s NO WAY I could carry on) but it’s hugely stressful just trying to keep up. It...

I just want to ask prayers for my SF - Fr Cassian. He just got out of the hospital with Covid and is very weak. He’s in his 80s. Prayers very much appreciated. Thank you all!

Hello all! I’ve been absent a lot here and really missed you all. (Meaning I NEED TAW, especially with so much upheaval in society and it being hard to get to Church.) I hope you won’t mind a prayer request though. Two actually. One for myself - I’m having surgery in about 7 or 8 hours -...

I’m tired of this year. Fr. S returned home slightly ill, so Church tomorrow is cancelled. I quickly texted the other local parish. They are full tomorrow - not room for an extra body. I’ve stayed home the past two weeks with minor cold symptoms myself. Three weeks without Church is bad...

This is posted in the Eastern Orthodox congregational forum. Others welcome to post but please be aware of where you are. I hoped to get some thoughts on something - I hope I’m able to express this. The world has gone crazy. I have a number of family members and friends I keep up with...

Hi everyone! I know I haven’t been around much in months. What a crazy year, huh? I thought I’d be around more about a month or two ago since work has dwindled to - nothing really - due to the coronavirus stuff. Not having work meant I had many other things I needed to do though to try to...

I just watched this, and so glad I did. I think it’s only available today, for about 8 more hours. It’s just over one hour long. it’s a documentary about the life and spiritual struggles of Elder Joseph the Hesychast, with quotes from his disciples. I hope the link works. I joined Vimeo...

I decided on a positive approach for a thread title instead of titling it after this article. Discussion? Report: Patriarch Bartholomew Says Reunion with Catholic Church Is "Inevitable" | uCatholic

Now I'm curious. I know the Greeks have a very long tradition of "koumbari" (not sure if I'm spelling that right). Basically the people who stand up with/sponsor a baptism or marriage in the Church become actually related to the persons undergoing the Sacrament. And the relationships extend...

i received a message in my email from our priest. I'm always a little concerned when I see a message from Father. Sometimes it's how I find out about a death in the parish. This was just as distressing. Our priest is being moved to another post, and this Sunday is his last Divine Liturgy with...

Thank you all - I wanted to ask prayers for Patrick - my not-yet godson. He has been having seizures and they have been increasing in frequency. He was supposed to be chrismated yesterday, but was admitted to the hospital instead. This is the second time he's missed being Chrismated (the first...

I am sorry I've been MIA so much lately. Just can't keep up with life - but thankful I'm working! I need to ask your prayers though. I was just about to leave for the baptism and chrismation of my two new godsons (what a blessing!!!) when their father texted me to tell me the older one had a...

Hi all! I just wanted to ask you for prayers - I'm going in for a minor surgery today. I still don't like being put under. But I'm hoping this will help an issue that has been causing me real problems with chanting and singing in Church, and even with talking to people lately. They say there's...

(posted in the Eastern Orthodox subforum) I recently shared this and wanted to put it here too ... maybe we can discuss it? - Elder, is it alright to say about someone who has caused me an injustice: "They will answer to God". - Whoever says that is being fooled by the evil one and does not...

I just realized I don't think I've ever specifically asked. Don't Eastern Catholics celebrate Pascha, on the same date Orthodoxy calculates the Resurrection? (Or do they?) If so, then they usually celebrate the Resurrection on a different day that the Pope and rest of Western Christianity? It...

hi all, I know I've gotten recommendations here. But I need to know quickly. What is a good book from a Patristic point of view for how we view the Theotokos? Ideally something that would explain the reasoning, for those who need to fill in gaps, and also prepare people to give answer to...

Just a heads-up, this thread is in the Eastern Orthodox discussion (not debate) forum. All are welcome, and I hope to have a discussion about this book, but this thread isn't for arguing. You can open a thread in St. Justin's for that. :) St. Justin Martyr's Corner: Debate an Orthodox Chr...

Hello all, Someone has asked me for resources regarding discussions of Apocastasis within the early Church. I've read some on it, but can't remember what documents those were, and not sure if they would be the best to point someone to. Can anyone remind me please what would be good to...

This was adapted and shared by Fr. Stephen Freeman ... Ok. I said I would give this a try. It is a lightly edited version of the Morning Prayer of the Optina Elders, for use when engaging social media. Feel free to share, with or without attribution. A Prayer When Using Social Media O Lord...