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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.

May 29, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Vaccine Safety, Health Care, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

The Real Efficacy of Covid-19 Vaccines – a Medical Researcher Debunks the Claims

Covid Vaccines claim 95% efficacy, but that is extremely misleading. In the real world, these vaccines provide little actual protection.

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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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April 21, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life

Faithfulness to Covid at the Expense of Souls

A year into the “pandemic,” faithfulness to the message of Covid is still hurting the witness of the Church and her most vulnerable souls.

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Vaccine passport
April 9, 2021
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Health Care, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Vaccine Passports, Digital Control, and the Orthodox Christian Fight for Freedom

Vaccine passports will lead to second-class citizenship for the non-vaccinated. Should the Orthodox Church fight such digital control?

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