Jurisdictions Archives - Orthodox Reflections

April 2, 2025

American Life, Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+, OCA, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, ROCOR, War in Ukraine

The National Security War on Orthodox Christian Unity

For decades, a unified and healthy Orthodox Church has been seen by the U.S. National Security State as a threat to be dealt with.

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March 14, 2025

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Vaccine Safety, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

Orthodoxy Off the Rails: Reflecting on COVID and the Next Pandemic

As Orthodox Christians who lived through some of the worst decisions ever made by our hierarchs, we need to keep telling our stories about COVID. Pandemics are not going away.

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March 11, 2025

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Orthodox International Relations, Syria and the Middle East

Syrian Slaughter

The suffering and dying of Syrian Christians is met with silence in the West. American policy created this disaster. We have to face the results.

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February 17, 2025

American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Parish Life, ROCOR, Western Civilization, Western Rite

The Question of the Western Rite

A critical response to Fr. James Krueger’s article on Orthodox Reflections concerning the validity of Western Rite Orthodoxy.

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February 12, 2025

American Life, Christian Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, War in Ukraine

Why the Ukraine Schism Matters

Too many Americans do not realize they are funding Christian persecution in Ukraine. Americans also don’t realize how vital their government believes it is to continue the persecution.

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January 21, 2025

American Life, Orthodox Missions, Parish Life, Western Civilization, Western Rite

Why Venerate Saints of the West and Reject the Liturgies They Celebrated?

The religious roots of the West are Orthodox Catholicism, as shown by the many pre-Schism saints the Orthodox commemorate. Are we truly honoring these saints if we reject the rites which inspired them to such holiness?

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December 23, 2024

American Life, Greek Archdiocese, Orthodox Missions, Parish Life, Western Civilization

Looking for Christ at Christmas

For Evangelicals, it can be very hard to find Christ at the church Christmas program – whatever that happens to be in any given year.

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December 18, 2024

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Christian Persecution, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, Syria and the Middle East, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

Will President Trump Save the Persecuted Christians?

Christianity is the most persecuted religion on Earth. Particularly in Ukraine and Syria, the incoming Trump Administration could help protect Christians using American power and influence. But will Trump make this a priority?

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