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Category: Communion

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August 21, 2020
American Life, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops

Why Won’t Orthodox Bishops Fight for California?

Churches in California are closed by order of the Governor. While some important Protestant ministers are fighting, where are the Orthodox?

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Bishop Athenagoras
August 18, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese Canada

Bishop Athenagoras Asks for Tears on the Eve of the Virgin’s Dormition in Toronto

Bishop Athenagoras, a new auxiliary bishop in Canada, gave a sermon on the eve of the Dormition that encouraged tears of repentence.

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Orthodox Icon Last Supper
August 13, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life

Canadian Archdiocese Undermines the Power of the Holy Eucharist

A spoon is just a spoon, even if it is gold, until it is dipped in the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. We fear Him more than any virus.

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Sotirios of Canada Divine Liturgy
August 13, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life

Archbishop Sotirios Misunderstands Reasons for Resistance to Multiple Spoons

In his latest letter, Archbishop Sotirios misuses canons to justify multiple communion spoons. He must be called to account for this abuse.

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Ecumenical Patriarch
August 11, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Contact the Bishops, Greek Archdiocese Canada

As Situation Worsens – Traditional Communion in Canada Needs You!

From multiple spoons, Canada has progressed to the Archbishop suggesting baking prosforo with wine inside. Make your voice heard now and stand with the Ecumenical Patriarch for traditional communion!

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Christ with Angels and Communion Prep
August 6, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Theology

Exposing the Illogic of Going from One to Many Communion Spoons

An academic priest challenged traditional Orthodox communion using illogical and cherry-picked examples. Here a writer defends the Faith.

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August 4, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Theology

Christian Orthodoxy Teaches Divine Use Transforms Matter

The teaching of Orthodoxy is that use of matter for Divine purposes transforms it forever beyond the ordinary. St. Symeon is one saint that confirms this.

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August 3, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life

Are Disagreements Allowed in the Church?

The Bible tells us how good it is for believers to dwell in unity. But what to do when those of the church deny her teachings?

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Greek Orthodox Church St. Nicholas
July 30, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese Canada

No Law Against Single Spoon for Orthodox Communion in Canada

An Orthodox lawyer proves there is no legal mandate for multiple communion spoons. So why are the spoons still being mandated by Archbishop Sotirios?

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July 23, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese Canada

Response to Archbishop Sotirios’ Speech on Communion

The July 19th speech of His Eminence Archbishop Soitiros at Vespers contained misinformation that needs to be refuted. This review starts that process.

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