Is There a Dark Agenda Behind Multiple Communion Spoons in Canada?
Greeks in Toronto push back against communion bans followed by introduction of multiple spoons. What is the agenda driving this, and how bad could it be?
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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.
Viral Videos Show the Growing Rift Between Greek Orthodox Clergy and Laity
Parishioners at St. George Greek Orthodox Church voiced rebellion against innovations in communion. Covid-19 is causing a massive rift in Orthodox Churches.
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Dying on Mask Mandate Hill
Masks can be harmful, but mandates to wear them are spreading. Till now, we have tolerated erosion of liberties for safety. We’ve reached the limit.
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Seeking Sanctuary from Covid at an Orthodox Western Rite Parish
Courtesy of the Corona hysteria, several of us GOA and OCA families are in exile at a Western Rite parish that blessedly is almost normal.
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The Church Will Be Forced to Take a Side in the Corona Conflict
Orthodox bishops quote “science” to support altering church life. A political storm is brewing. Is the Orthodox Church on the wrong side?
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Orthodox MD Argues the Communion Spoon is Safe
Dr. Polidoulis is a front-line medical professional, a Greek Orthodox believer, and the wife of a Covid-19 survivor. Dr. Polidoulis pushes back on the evidence presented for changing the traditional manner of receiving Orthodox Communion.
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An Orthodox MD Letter to Apb Elpidophoros on Communion
A Greek MD on the medical front-lines, whose husband recovered from Covid-19, issues an open letter to Archbishop Elpidophoros decrying the use of multiple communion spoons.
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Thoughts on the OCA Statement by the Chancellor and the General Counsel
The OCA has put out a statement that is mostly explanatory as to how the parishes were locked down and later reopened with restrictions. The statement walks through the formulation and timing of the decisions. Lots of good information about the past, but somewhat short on future plans. We have provided some of our thoughts on this very legal statement.
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Are Orthodox Bishops Waiting for a Covid-19 Vaccine Before Fully Re-opening?
The fear among many American Orthodox Christians is that our current state of affairs with limitations on parish life will persist for a long time to come. The Orthodox Bishops have so far not been forthcoming about a road map back to normal parish life. This letter from a bishop mentions a vaccine – is that what we are waiting on?
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Letter to the Metropolitan of Atlanta and Greek Archbishop of America
The letter below was sent to the His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, His Grace Bishop Sevastianos, and to the His Eminence […]
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