Thoughts on Reader Services and the Catacomb Church
Christian life began in the catacombs, and that is where it shall end. How do we prepare ourselves for whatever may come in a practical way?
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The Parish Life category explores the joys, challenges, and practical realities of Orthodox Christian life within the local parish. From worship, stewardship, and fellowship to leadership, evangelism, and community building, these articles offer insights to help clergy and laity cultivate healthy, Christ-centered parish communities.
Update from the Burning Bush Brotherhood
The Burning Bush Brotherhood has a broad vision for its future, and wishes to expand by including more clergy.
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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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WHO IS THE BURNING BUSH BROTHERHOOD?
The Burning Bush Brotherhood is a call for all faithful Orthodox Christians to look deeply within and ardently seek to re-harmonize our beating hearts with Christ and His Church.
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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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Burning Bush Brotherhood Epistle to All
A brotherhood of Orthodox priests offer their sincere repentance for recent mistakes, call for changes, and promise to do better.
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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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