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Hello to old friends. And a blessed Nativity (past or future) to one and all. For those of you who follow Slavic Orthodox customs, how do you celebrate your Christmas eve Holy Supper? More specifically, which 12 dishes do you eat? Vasya.

[I'm going to post this here, because I am not interested in debate, just in the answer to a serious question, hopefully delivered by serious people.] As I see it, one can approach the saints through the lens of history and through the lens of hagiography. The critical eye, and the eye of...

Has anyone else stumbled across the assertion that the icon-screen at the front of an Orthodox temple is not properly called an iconostasis, but a templon? and that an iconostasis is what holds the festal icon that people venerate when they first enter the temple/ nave of the temple? I have...

Why do we pray? What, specifically, is the purpose of petitions and "intercessory prayer"? Does God change His mind? Can our wills interact with His such that He backs off, so to speak? Why do we pray for the sick and dying to be healed? (Presumably, the sickness and the impending death...

I thought this might be an interesting topic. I was told recently that some Orthodox disapprove of sex (between a married couple) on Sundays ... presumably because the couple has just received the Gifts. Also that some Orthodox disapprove of sex on Saturdays, because the couple is preparing...

In anticipation of our happy event, I am starting a thread on behalf of Grand_Duchess-Elizaveta and myself. Expect pictures shortly. [For those who don't know us (it has been a while), Elizaveta and I met on TAW a little over a year ago... so we are a bonafide TAW couple and this will be a...

I noted that in the Convert thread the issue of confessions was raised, and I thought that this might be bulky enough of a theme to merit its own thread. I also have some more personal reasons for starting this thread... I have some friends who have (had) trouble with the confessional for...

I have a female friend coming in from out of town for a visit, and I am trying to find a place for her to stay - without much luck. :help::help::help: I would greatly appreciate your prayers, as I am running out of earthly friends willing and able to give me a helping hand... ...So pray...

I got distracted. I only came on TAW to ask a simple question before going to bed, but do I ask it? Nnooooo.... So here I am, over an hour later. [shakes head] Here's my question: Into how many languages can you translate "Memory Eternal" and "Many Years"? And, as an aside, anybody...

What is the most accurate English version of the NT? Of the OT?

by Grand_Duchess-Elizaveta (Entered on her behalf) I apologise in advance if anything I say here seems prideful and judgemental. I wanted to start this thread because I have been really disturbed by some attitudes around here lately. There has been a serious lack of love and humility from...

So, here is another. Also on the theme of sin and repentance. Feedback welcome. Seven Lamentations Lament! I wish that I could weep. Lament! My heart is hurting sore. Lament! My spirit is asleep. Lament! And Satan's keeping score. Lament! Were I to die this day Unshriven, lost, and...

Well, this is my first poem entered on-line at CF. Let me know what you think. Forgive Me I'm trying to make my peace with God Asking Him to heal me from my sin. I'm trying to soften this heart of stone And otherwise bridge this awful chasm Because I'm hurting so very badly And my pain and...

I have been reading a lot lately on Church practice in the first centuries AD. My intentions are to see more clearly what the apostles meant when they wrote the things they did. Also to track down the origins of Orthodox practice... I see that a lot of people have different interpretations on...

Oops. I meant to post a poll with this. Can a mod close this thread please?

I have been reading a lot lately on Church practice in the first centuries AD. My intentions are to see more clearly what the apostles meant when they wrote the things they did. Also to track down the origins of Orthodox practice... I see that a lot of people have different interpretations...

Is it Orthodox? Please give me references.

I am having an asthma attack - not a fatal or life-threatening one, just a shallow breathing and non-stop coughing one - and I am out of medication. The buses won't be running 'til tomorrow, and I just want sufficient reprieve from this asthma to go to sleep and make it in to the doctor...

[I asked this question back in my home forum, and somebody referred me here.] I have been told that if I am to consider Girl X, I am to take into account chemistry. So ... what is chemistry? Is this code-speak for lust? ... The same chap who referred me referenced Meyers-Briggs. He...

I'm reaching that age where I am thinking very seriously about marriage. So I've been talking to some friends about love and lust and courting. And everybody seems to agree that chemistry is important. Um... what is chemistry? Is this code-speak for lust?