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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.

orthodox church is essential
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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Orthodox communion bread
August 18, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life

Q&A Toronto Update – Part II

The Q&A Tour in Canada to get to the bottom of the multiple communion spoons continues. This update includes email chains with the gov’t.

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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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August 10, 2020
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, OCA, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Orthodox Christianity and Vaccine Informed Consent

Patients have the right to informed consent to all medical therapies, including vaccines. It is morally imperative to affirm this right.

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elderly orthodox with mask
August 6, 2020
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Health Care, Masks / Facial Coverings

An Orthodox Christian MD Makes Sense of Faith and Masks

it is important to clearly differentiate which population we are referring to when we debate on the issue of mask wearing.

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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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July 31, 2020
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life

Will Your Mask in Church Save a Life?

What if you wearing a mask to church not only doesn’t save any one, but actually makes the health situation worse for everyone?

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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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Orthodox child communion
July 22, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life

A Circus of Spoons in Toronto

His Eminence Sotirios mischaracterizes those opposed to changes in communion, while giving so little direction the very body and blood of Christ is at risk.

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