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January 28, 2022

Abortion, American Life, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, OCA

More Progressive Indoctrination from Archbishop Elpidophoros

Archbishop Elpidophoros does not need to clarify his remarks from the March for Life. Anyone paying attention knows he endorsed abortion.

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December 22, 2021

Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life

Not So Bold Leadership from Archbishop Michael of NY and NJ

Our society is in freefall. At Christmas, as we celebrate the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, we need hope in our Churches, not masks and fear.

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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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July 30, 2021

American Life, Contact the Bishops, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, OCA, Parish Life, Protests

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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Church segregation vaccinated and unvaccinated

June 7, 2021

American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA

Vaccine Segregation in American Orthodoxy

CDC guidelines on masks and vaccines resulted in two different policies in American Orthodoxy. One encourages segregation and implicit lying.

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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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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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February 24, 2021

American Life, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Why We Fear the Horrible Orthodox Bishop and His Brethren

We have accepted that bishops can require whatever they choose as prerequisites to attend liturgy and receive – a very dangerous situation.

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February 17, 2021

American Life, Contact the Bishops, Covid Persecution, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, OCA, Parish Life, Protests

Fr Mark Hodges and Orthodox Transparency

Fr. Mark Hodges says he was suspended over his conservative beliefs. The diocese says not, but won’t explain. We have a sad history of this.

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January 26, 2021

American Life, Contact the Bishops, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, OCA, Parish Life

Guilty by Association – The Persecution of Fr. Mark Hodges

Fr. Mark Hodges has been suspended on the basis of “guilty by association.” Are we seeing the rise of Orthodox cancel culture?

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