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Category: Covid Persecution

The COVID Persecution category examines the challenges Orthodox Christians faced during the COVID-19 era, particularly where public health policies, church closures, vaccine mandates, and government restrictions intersected with religious liberty and ecclesial life. These articles explore the effects of pandemic measures on worship, parish communities, pastoral leadership, conscience rights, and the relationship between Church and state. Through historical reflection, personal testimony, and Orthodox theological analysis, this collection considers the lessons of the pandemic and how the Church can faithfully respond to future crises while preserving both truth and freedom.

September 9, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Masks / Facial Coverings, Roman Catholic Church, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Changing of the Guard – Times and Seasons of the Church

Jesus came not to bring peace, but a sword. A sword that separates, sifts, and tests. What does that mean for the life of the Church?

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September 1, 2021
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese Canada

Shocking News from Canada: Archbishop Sotirios FORBIDS Children & Families from Receiving Communion!

On the feast of St. Kosmas, to punish nuns for resisting multiple spoons at their monastery, Abp. Sotirios withheld communion from the laity.

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August 16, 2021
American Life, Covid Persecution, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, OCA, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality

Isolated Priests and the Opportunities for the Burning Bush Brotherhood

Being an Orthodox priest in North America is extremely hard. It is even harder if you feel isolated because of your traditional beliefs.

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May 19, 2021
American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life

For the Orthodox, Callousness is the Real Pandemic

Testimonials bear witness to the callousness with which too many Orthodox Christians have been treated during the pandemic.

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May 18, 2021
American Life, Covid Persecution, Jurisdictions, Theology

Dear Bishops: Governance Without Relationship is Tyranny

The Orthodox Church is less an institution than an extended family. Fathers are essential, and most of ours are absentee.

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May 13, 2021
American Life, Christian Fiction, Covid Persecution, Parish Life

For the Common Good

The common good is defined by those in power. What happens when they decide you and your faith need to be dealt with – for the common good?

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May 11, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Open Letter to Holy Cross Hellenic College on COVID Vaccine Requirement

Starting in Fall 2021, Hellenic College Holy Cross requires students and staff to be fully vaccinated. This raises serious ethical concerns.

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May 10, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Covid Persecution of the Church Accelerates

Six priests will be charged in Greece for daring to hold Paschal services at the appointed time. Covid persecution is accelerating globally.

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April 30, 2021
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Protests, Theology, Western Civilization

Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Defends Orthodoxy Against Covid Restrictions

Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou rejects changes to Orthodox tradition being pushed by governments around the world in the name of “Covid.”

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April 23, 2021
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Health Care, Parish Life, Theology, Western Civilization

My People Are Destroyed For Lack Of Knowledge

God’s protection from evil is often provided through dispensed wisdom. COVID is revealing what sort of ignorant people we have become.

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