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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.

September 20, 2021
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Death and Dying, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Theology, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials, Western Civilization

COVID Vaccine Mandates: Is Elpidophoros on the Wrong Side of Patristic Tradition?

Archbishop Elpidophoros is wrong. There is a religious exemption for the COVID vaccine mandates. Without free will, there is no Orthodoxy.

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September 17, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Covid Vaccine Safety, Health Care, Masks / Facial Coverings, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

From Heroes to Monsters – A Florida Nurse Describes Current Conditions

As an unvaccinated nurse, I have gone from a hero in scrubs to a monster and public menace in the space of a few short months.

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September 15, 2021
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Vaccine Safety, Health Care, Masks / Facial Coverings, Science, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

True Health Impacts of Covid Vaccines – Multiple Resources

A compendium of resources documenting the harm to human health of dangerous, experimental COVID vaccines. Perfect to bookmark and share.

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September 13, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Vaccine Safety, Health Care, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

COVID, Baptists, Bootleggers, and Orthodox Bishops

What is the hardest coalition to overcome in a public policy struggle? How about a coalition you don’t even realize exists?

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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 26, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Vaccine Safety, Health Care, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

Pfizer Vaccine Approval is a Symptom of a Corrupt System

The U.S. medical, regulatory, corporate, and political systems are deeply corrupt. The Pfizer vaccine approval is another symptom of this.

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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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August 6, 2021
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese Canada

Letter to Archbishop Sotirios

The pain for the Greek community in Canada continues under Archbishop Sotirios. This is another response from a faithful Orthodox Christian.

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

Burning Bush Brotherhood Epistle to All

A brotherhood of Orthodox priests offer their sincere repentance for recent mistakes, call for changes, and promise to do better.

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