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September 23, 2022

American Life, Jurisdictions, OCA, Orthodox Missions

The Bright Future of Orthodox Missions in the United States

The Orthodox Church is a missionary Church. The Church transformed the ancient world, converted the pagans, and can work the same miracle today.

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September 14, 2022

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Ecumenism, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, OCA, Protests, Technology, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

Are We Losing Our Freedom of Speech?

Freedom of speech is under severe threat. If we start surrendering First Amendment liberties, can Freedom of Religion be far behind?

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August 31, 2022

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, OCA, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, ROCOR, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

Six Months On: The Completely Avoidable Tragedy of the Ukraine and the Curse of Nationalism

Ukraine will lose the war and, most assuredly, territory. The Russian Church will lose, so will the European people. What will be the future?

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June 29, 2022

Fundraisers, Jurisdictions, OCA, Orthodox Missions

Help a Priest Rescue a Beautiful Orthodox Church Building!

Fr. Adam Sexton of VA has organized a fundraiser to rescue a beautiful, Orthodox building that is still ready for use as an Orthodox Church.

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March 8, 2022

American Life, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, OCA, Parish Life, Roman Catholic Church, Western Civilization, Western Rite

Western Rite Orthodoxy and Learning My Own American Culture

The foundation of Western Civilization is the Orthodox Church. That connection was lost, and our culture declined. Our culture can be reclaimed.

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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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