Open Letter on Ecumenism to His All-Holiness Bartolomeo, Patriarch of Constantinople
An older Greek asks: what is the purpose of ecumenism? What can it really accomplish, and is it even legitimate or just a heresy?
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A collection of Orthodox Reflections articles concerning the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, including its leadership, theological direction, parish life, and challenges facing Greek Orthodox Christians today. Explore discussions on Orthodox tradition, ecclesial identity, and the future of Greek Orthodoxy in America.
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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Mark of Ephesus and the Uprising of the Orthodox Laity
Orthodox Christians have faced false ecumenism before, and successfully overcame it. St. Mark of Ephesus has lessons for today.
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Will the Orthodox Clergy Speak Out?
A scandal took place when Archbishop Elpidophoros seemingly embraced the heretical Episcopal Church. Will the clergy speak out?
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Really, Your Eminence?
A former Episcopal priest, now in the Greek Archdiocese, reminds us of the dangerous path we are walking. He has seen this before.
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Orthodoxy Needs Communication and Repentance
Orthodoxy in America needs open communication between the hierarchs and the faithful. When mistakes are made, public repentance is needed.
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For Whom Does Elpidophoros Speak?
At the IRF Summit, was Archbishop Elpidophoros speaking in a political or theological context? Other speakers handled the event with more care and nuance.
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Did Archbishop Elpidophoros Espouse Heresy at the Religious Freedom Summit?
Archbishop Elpidophoros at a religious freedom summit seemed say that there are many paths to God. Did he really renounce Orthodoxy?
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St. Bart’s Redux
Archbishop Elpidophoros was back at St. Bart’s Episcopal again. He is too experienced not to understand how his actions will be seen.
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The Archbishop’s Exhortation for the Fourth of July
The 4th of July encyclical from Archbishop Elpidophoros was remarkably tone deaf given the last year of rioting and infringement of liberties.
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