4 Reasons the New Patriarch of Bulgaria is a Victory for Global Orthodoxy
With so many powerful forces arrayed against the Orthodox Church, the enthronement of Patriarch Daniil in Bulgaria must be considered a miraculous victory.
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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.
Archbishop Elpidophoros vs the Holy Fathers on Americanism
Archbishop Elpidophoros’ July 4th encyclical presents an erroneous view of American history and oozes with near worship of Enlightenment ideals. To truly transform America, the Orthodox Church must embrace the truth behind the myths.
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The Way to Schism Part 1: Ordination of a Female “Orthodox” Deacon
Will the “ordination” of a female deacon in Africa be the precedent for more such ordinations? Can Orthodox unity be preserved if local Churches depart from Orthodox consensus? Is it possible that modernization and schism are the real goals?
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Orthodoxy: Looking Back on COVID and Ahead to Disease X
Orthodox Christianity’s record during COVID was mixed, but heroic resistance did abound. There are many reasons to have confidence that Orthodoxy will stand even stronger during “Disease X”. We look back at the good and the bad from COVID, examine what we have learned since, and look ahead to the future.
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The National Security State versus the Orthodox Faith
The National Security State worries that too many people find the Orthodox Faith’s steadfast rejection of WOKE to be an attractive alternative to Western values. What follows from that is a drive to isolate Christians in the West from the Russian Orthodox Church, and to undermine Orthodoxy where possible.
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Why the US National Security State’s Orthodox Christian Obsession?
Anti-Orthodox Christian hit pieces are everywhere, official “Russophobia” is at an all time high, while modernists are working overtime to transform the Orthodox Church into something “new”. Why?
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The Greek Revolution of 1821 Remains Incomplete
What did the Greek Revolution of 1821 achieve? Was it betrayed by the Western powers and Greek traitors? Why?
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For Orthodox Subversion, a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Over time, images work their way into our minds and transform our perceptions. The success of modern propaganda depends on that, as do efforts to transform the Orthodox Church into a “modern” version of herself.
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Help Robert Amsterdam Save the Ukrainian Orthodox Church
International lawyer Robert Amsterdam is fighting to save the persecuted Ukrainian Orthodox Church. He needs our help. The Ukrainian propaganda operation is so powerful, that all of us need to learn more and get involved. Now.
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Cradle Orthodox Life Has Changed Dramatically in Just a Few Decades
Sometimes we need to take stock of just how much Orthodoxy in America has changed within the lifetimes of our “cradles”. From an immigrant faith with mainstream moral and ethical beliefs, shifts in American culture have turned Orthodoxy into more and more of an outlier, putting the Church in the middle of conflicts we never sought out, but now cannot avoid.
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