Archbishop Elpidophoros, Ecumenism, and Orthodox Jurisdictional Unity
How could we unite with Rome, with whom we have so many differences, when we can’t unite our own jurisdictions of one Orthodox Faith?
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The Orthodox Church in America (OCA) category features articles on the history, leadership, theology, and contemporary life of the OCA. Explore commentary on Church governance, pastoral issues, current events, and the challenges and opportunities facing the Orthodox Church in America from an Orthodox Christian perspective.
Orthodox Christianity and Vaccine Informed Consent
Patients have the right to informed consent to all medical therapies, including vaccines. It is morally imperative to affirm this right.
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Will Your Mask in Church Save a Life?
What if you wearing a mask to church not only doesn’t save any one, but actually makes the health situation worse for everyone?
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The Real Issue in Toronto is Not the Snitches but an Archbishop Refusing to Defend the Faith
Why did a Greek Archbishop allow secular authorities to dictate how a Mystery of the Church is performed? And why are so many other Bishops surrendering also?
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Seeking Sanctuary from Covid at an Orthodox Western Rite Parish
Courtesy of the Corona hysteria, several of us GOA and OCA families are in exile at a Western Rite parish that blessedly is almost normal.
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Thoughts on the OCA Statement by the Chancellor and the General Counsel
The OCA has put out a statement that is mostly explanatory as to how the parishes were locked down and later reopened with restrictions. The statement walks through the formulation and timing of the decisions. Lots of good information about the past, but somewhat short on future plans. We have provided some of our thoughts on this very legal statement.
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