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  1. SalemOrthodox

    Why are you hurting, dear man? Elder Symeon Kragiopoulos (2015) on pain and spiritual progress

    I recently found a number of article snippets from Elder Symeon Kragiopoulos, Abbot of Holy Trinity Monastery in Panorama. He is very straight forward, and I found them simple and practical, so I've pasted a great many in my delight. This one was an "oof", as someone who...
  2. SalemOrthodox

    Archbishop Andrew, "What to do ...I appealed in 1921 to an Optina Elder"

    I found the story of Archbishop Andrew uplifting - there are three parts here, but I especially enjoyed these two areas: The Restoration of the Orthodox Way of Life
  3. SalemOrthodox

    Orthodox Church Life. Bows during Great Lent and those who can / cannot

    I read a funny line from Fr Seraphim Rose the other day in a letter to a new convert who said they were having trouble standing, "it seems the last thing to become Orthodox is ones legs." This video was a nice overall video on bows, and when one should do them, when one is unable to do so.
  4. SalemOrthodox

    Prayer IV, of St. Macarius the Great question

    One of the beautiful evening prayers confuses me - I stumble over the bolded portions, since I am interpreting it as "I am now saved" which I think I am reading it incorrectly, since mercy and forgiveness is still asked for. Does anyone have an interpretation? I haven't necessarily found...
  5. SalemOrthodox

    Reading according to your way of life by the Holy Fathers:

    Reading according to your way of life by the Holy Fathers: On Reading the Holy Fathers - by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov So for those of us living in the world, if I'm trying to apply St Ignatius' advice, what Church Fathers, Saints and books do people like for those living in the world? I have...
  6. The Liturgist

    Liturgical Reform and Alienation, and Other Interesting Things

    Your post made me reflect on the interesting fact that in the history of the Christian church, in the past four centuries, the forcible implementation of a new liturgy substantially, or in some cases, only slightly, different from the old one, has produced some fairly spectacular schisms. The...
    • The Liturgist
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    • anglican bcp catholic liturgy old calendar orthodox russian orthodox schism sspx vatican 2
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: General Theology
  7. CodyR4

    very conflicted and having a really hard time getting back into church

    i have been irreligious for the better part of ten years. i was going to an orthodox church but i feel like im not progressing, the priest also never keeps in touch with me, like ive been told they should. i contact him a lot via email but never get responses. i am considering going back to a...
  8. Elfkind

    What in theology prevent Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox from being simply "Christians"?

    I've been growing up in Northern Europe, so as I was faced with conversion from Buddhism into Christianity I eventually met other Christians that told me of Christianity in a distinct Protestant flavor, but I didn't ever feel I was met with a God that first demanded of me to choose between one...
    • Elfkind
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    • catholic christianity orthodox protestant scism simple theology theology
    • Replies: 182
    • Forum: Traditional Theology
  9. Not David

    Panagia Sumela Monastery reopens after 5 years of restoration, Erdoğan says Orthodox will be allowed

    https://orthochristian.com/133015.html?fbclid=IwAR2W3q6yYjtjIWYjDIOPCCyCPOLbcFmltOx1ElcJlIn-1SburObqOjxqwAw "The historic Panagia Sumela Monastery in Trabzon, Turkey finally reopened yesterday after 5 years of restoration work. For centuries, the cliff-side monastery in the Black Sea city...
  10. Cjxproxy

    Can orthodox priests hold political office?

    I’ve been trying to find a answer for this but it only comes up for catholic priests but not orthodox priests so my question is are orthodox priests allowed to hold political office?
  11. SeekingGloryOnThisJourney

    The fall of the Orthodox Church?

    Hello, I am actually Orthodox. Baptized and attend an Orthodox Church. I’m listed as Christian because I’m wondering about our Church. Over time, I’ve noticed it’s becoming more... Catholic? I’ve seen other Orthodox Churches say Hail Mary’s, read the additional books added, etc. I know we’ve...
  12. rakovsky

    Live Streaming of Services

    Now with so many people staying home, here is a review of some parishes with live streaming of services. (Consider what kinds of services they have, whether there is a sermon, video and audio quality, artwork) Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (OCA), East Meadow (Long Island), NY Wednesday, March 25...
  13. FenderTL5

    The Sound of Hagia Sophia 500 years ago

    The Sound of Hagia Sophia 500 years ago. NPR audio, about 5 minutes in length. An art historian and a digital music expert team up to recreate the sound. "They could recreate what that music would sound like. If only they could get in the Hagia Sophia and pop a balloon."
  14. UnitedFaithUponTruth

    I reject council of Ephesus

    Hello everyone. I am part of the Greek Orthodox church. I'm pretty familiar about church history and Theology. I know that the Roman Catholics, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox churches believe that ecumenical councils are dogma. And I accept all the Eastern Orthodox ecumenical councils...
  15. danbuter

    Why isn't there an "American" Orthodox Church

    All the Orthodox Churches near me are very immigrant-centric. Many conduct their services in Russian or Greek. Why hasn't there been a movement to forge them all into one "American" Orthodox Church? As is, these churches will not be able to last long-term, as they will just plain run out of...
  16. JohnTh

    How to use loneliness – a photo journal from a Divine Liturgy

    I know that many of you are battling with loneliness, so I wrote a short guide on how to use the loneliness based on the Holy Fathers with some common pitfalls. Hope this helps! Feedback wellcomed!
  17. catholics7777

    DEBATE - br Dimond vs dr Fastiggi

    The traditional Catholic, Brother Peter Dimond of the Most Holy Family Monastery, called into this Saturday's "reason and theology" LIVE YouTube show to confront Dr Robert Fastiggi on his claim that protestants and the orthodox are within the body of Christ. Br Peter enters the discussion at...
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    • catholic catholicism debate dimond fastiggi orthodox protestant protestantism protestants traditional
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: General Theology
  18. MHall

    ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS 6:10-17

    I have a question about this passage. I had a class dedicated to pastoral care for my MA. In the protestant church, many individuals read this passage before providing pastoral care. In the orthodox faith, is pastoral care the same as it is in other denominations? Prior to my start in orthodoxy...
  19. MHall

    Hello From Texas

    Hello, I live in San Antonio and have been a Christian my entire life even during the times in my youth when I tested the waters of other faiths. I have spent most of my life in the Protestant denominations and even attended Catholic school. I started attending a High Anglican church several...
  20. BNR32FAN

    Orthodox only please, what is the official position of the EO Church on faith and works?

    im curious if the EO’s official position of faith and works is that works do play some sort of role in our salvation. I do believe that works are necessary for salvation, given the individual has the ability to do them, but I’m reluctant to say that the works themselves actually play a role in...
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