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  1. ~Anastasia~

    Eastern Orthodoxy on the wrath of God

    please note this thread is posted in The Ancient Way - I am interested in the Eastern Orthodox views on the wrath of God. Others welcome in fellowship and discussion, but please don't debate or post an answer if you don't know the EO teaching - I'm familiar with most others already. :)...
  2. O

    convert here.I have some questions about marriage

    Im a convert from Roman Catholicism,still a Catchehumen and I have a practical but not theological question.that question is basically how would one in a atheistic european country without a sizable orthodox community venture into finding a wife?I have fallen into sin many times and have had 3...
  3. AMM

    A Lutheran Approach to Hesychasm

    I wrote a blog post about silence and hesychasm in prayer. I would appreciate your thoughts: A Lutheran Approach to Hesychasm
  4. Monk Brendan

    The Nicene Creed: Do we really all believe it?

    Here is the Nicene Creed, as broken down in the Site Wide Rules of CF. The Nicene Creed We believe in (Romans 10:8-10; 1John 4:15) ONE God, (Deuteronomy 6:4, Ephesians 4:6) the Father (Matthew 6:9) Almighty, (Exodus 6:3) Maker of Heaven and Earth, (Genesis 1:1) and of all things visible and...
  5. ☦Marius☦

    Help me find the way.

    Dear readers, I hope that this letter will find someone on this planet who can help me. I feel I have lived 100 years and I am only 20 years of age. I worry that if I cannot find the answers I seek I will either lose my mind or end my life. I am not saying that for attention...
  6. K

    How to tell my Orthodox family that I am Protestant?

    My family is strictly Orthodox. We live somewhere where to be Protestant is equal to be in a sect. I am afraid to tell them (only my mother knows, but she thinks it is a phase and she advised me not to tell, which now, a year later, results in constant fear). Whenever this subject pops up my...
  7. B

    In Light of Mass Prosecution of Orthodox Christians in Egypt

    There is an initiative to raise money for a documentary on Coptic Christians and their history, every dollar makes a difference. This is in light of all the recent church bombings and shootings occurring in the past few months in Egypt. Sadly, most are unaware of the Christian minority and their...
  8. dzheremi

    New Coptic chant album "Hymns of the Coptic Orthodox Church" released in France

    I guess I'm a bit behind the times, but apparently the well-established French record label Inedit has released a collection of Coptic chants. I always get excited to find things like this, because there is very little from our tradition which is released into the wider world (much less than in...
  9. graphite412

    Videos on Holy Elders

    I've found some videos about recent elders and saints that I would like to post from time to time on this thread. I hope you all will find them enjoyable: Here is one about Elder Iakovos of Evia: The subtitles could use some improvement, but they are better than the ones that are automatic...
  10. E

    Can you explain the difference between the denominations? Also can you recommend a church in NYC?

    I know that all Eastern Orthodox churches have the same doctrines and beliefs, but are some (in the US) known for being more conservative? More liberal? Which ones celebrate Christmas in January and which ones celebrate Christians in December? Any other quirks? In my area I have access to Greek...
  11. dzheremi

    The Coptic Orthodox Liturgy of St. Basil in German (Die göttlichen Liturgien der koptischen kirche)

    The Coptic Orthodox liturgy of St. Basil celebrated in German, Coptic, and Greek by Fr. Shenouda Asaad and deacons of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Austria.
  12. TheLostCoin

    Question Regarding the Orthodox Church(es)?

    Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, My name is Matt, and right now I am a Catholic (born and raised) who is considering the possibility of converting to the (Eastern) Orthodox faith. However, even though the answer may be "it isn't relevant", I can't help but bring up a question regarding the...
  13. TaiKamiya720

    Which Bible or Bible combo is best for a beginner Orthodox Christian?

    I have heard that the Orthodox Church uses the Byzantine-type text for the NT and the LXX for the OT, so for now the Bibles I use is the LXX (Brenton) for the OT and the (N)KJV for just the NT. I have also heard of the OSB when I researched the OSB, I found out that it had commentary saying what...
  14. Monk Brendan

    Are the Sacraments Valid if the priest is a notorious sinner?

    If a Catholic priest is found to be a notorious sinner, say a pedophile, when he stands before the Altar, is the Celebration of the Mass valid? Is the Eucharist validly accomplished? I ask this, because some Protestants and other Evangelical Christians seems to think that if the priest is a...
  15. OrthodoxPhoebe

    Podcast on prayer

    I found this podcast on prayer greatly insightful. http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/monkseyes/on_prayer_1_to_pray_is_to_follow http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/monkseyes/on_prayer_2_sin_and_prayer http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/monkseyes/on_prayer_3_killer_prayer
  16. U

    Protestants: Why is Apostolic Succession unimportant to you?

    I am looking into Christianity, and in doing so I find it difficult to fathom how someone could be a Christian without being a member of a Church that can trace its faith, teachings, and authority back to the Apostles (like the Orthodox Church or Catholic Church). These Churches to me seem to...
  17. S

    Some Questions on Orthodox Theology/traditions

    A Greek friend invited me to a Greek Orthodox church for Easter this past Saturday evening to show me some of the theology and traditions, and how they differ from mine (Episcopal.) I had really hoped to learn something, but I left the church markedly disappointed on that front. For example, I...
  18. J

    Confused Young Man

    Hi there, you may have seen my earlier posts on this forum where I have been struggling to deal with a decision on whether or not the LDS Church was right for me, or you may have seen my recent post on the Introductions forum. Either way, I am confused and in my LDS thread, it was suggested that...
  19. Cappadocious

    Shrines

    (Based on information given in a thread elsewhere) In Christianity, small shrines are erected to commemorate an event or person, honoring a vow, or to accompany travelers on the way. Here are some small shrines called "Proskynitaria." This word comes from the verb "proskyneo" which means I...
  20. S

    Anglican or Catholic or Orthodox?

    Hi! I'm stuck deciding between these three Churches. I like the Catholic Church but I do have some concerns. One is that it seems to have become more liberal in appearance, even if not in doctrine, since Vatican II. I would much prefer a Mass in Latin or at least a Mass without contemporary...
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