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Category: Corona Virus / CoVID-19

The Coronavirus / COVID-19 category explores the pandemic through the lens of Orthodox Christianity, examining its impact on the Church, society, and the spiritual life of believers. These articles address topics such as parish life, religious liberty, informed consent, vaccine mandates, public health policies, pastoral leadership, and the long-term consequences of the COVID era. Drawing on Scripture, the Holy Fathers, personal testimony, and contemporary events, this collection encourages thoughtful reflection on how Orthodox Christians can respond faithfully to times of fear, crisis, and cultural upheaval while remaining rooted in the timeless teachings of the Church.

April 2, 2021
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Jurisdictions, Parish Life

Of Course Church Membership is Declining

No one should be surprised that American adults are leaving their churches. Millions still believe in God, but have lost faith in the clergy.

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March 30, 2021
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Health Care, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

An Orthodox MD Tries to Work Out the Bioethical Kinks of the Covid-19 Vaccine

Which Covid-19 vaccines used aborted fetal cells lines, and in what way were they used? An Orthodox MD provides an easy to understand guide.

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March 9, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Health Care, Vaccine / Informed Consent

The Hard Sell on COVID Vaccines

COVID vaccines only possibly benefit a small group of people while carrying substantial risks. Not an easy sell, even with moral posturing.

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March 1, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Theology, Western Civilization

Saving the World from the Fear of Death

COVID quarantine policies almost killed my elderly Dad. Either we overcome our fear of death, or it will destroy us.

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February 24, 2021
American Life, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Why We Fear the Horrible Orthodox Bishop and His Brethren

We have accepted that bishops can require whatever they choose as prerequisites to attend liturgy and receive – a very dangerous situation.

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February 17, 2021
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Covid Persecution, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, OCA, Parish Life, Protests

Fr Mark Hodges and Orthodox Transparency

Fr. Mark Hodges says he was suspended over his conservative beliefs. The diocese says not, but won’t explain. We have a sad history of this.

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Churches turn into bars
February 11, 2021
American Life, Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese Canada

Defend the Orthodox Faith or Go Broke

Poor leadership created a financial crisis forcing the possible sale of Greek Churches in Toronto. All Orthodox Christians must take heed.

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vaccine passport
February 4, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Orthodox International Relations, Theology, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Western Civilization

Only Orthodox Christianity Can Defend Human Freedom

Either man is made in the image and likeness of God, thus with inalienable rights, or he is a clever ape with no more value than a beast.

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February 3, 2021
American Life, Covid Persecution, Jurisdictions, Parish Life, Theology

Orthodox Priests Joining the Fight Will Change Everything

After almost a year of poor leadership by the bishops, Orthodox priests are finding their voices to speak up on behalf of the Faith!

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January 29, 2021
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Masks / Facial Coverings, Western Civilization

St. Dionysius’ Paschal Encyclical – Orthodox Faith in Time of Plague

St. Dionysius’ Paschal Encyclical about persecution and plague forces us to acknowledge we are closer to the heathens than to the Christians.

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