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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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.
Is An Orthodox Reformation Coming?
Who ever expected to see a “closed” sign on an Orthodox Church? Over a year into the pandemic, we are still sorting out the meaning.
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Did Archbishop Elpidophoros Espouse Heresy at the Religious Freedom Summit?
Archbishop Elpidophoros at a religious freedom summit seemed say that there are many paths to God. Did he really renounce Orthodoxy?
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St. Bart’s Redux
Archbishop Elpidophoros was back at St. Bart’s Episcopal again. He is too experienced not to understand how his actions will be seen.
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Are Not We All the Church?
The Church is the vineyard of the Lord and all of us, clergy and laity alike, are tenant farmers. We are to cultivate the fields together.
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Truly Following the Gospel in a Time of Plague
What does the Gospel really demand of us during a plague? Should Christians cower at home, or are we called to do more in the name of Christ?
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The Dangers of Religiously-based Marketing for Covid Vaccines
The Covid vaccines have been the subjects of a massive marketing campaign. Religious institutions, knowingly or not, are playing a big role.
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Dear Bishops Pt.2: Unforced Errors
What can baseball and motherhood teach us about leadership in the Orthodox Church during the Covid-19 “Pandemic”?
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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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For the Common Good
The common good is defined by those in power. What happens when they decide you and your faith need to be dealt with – for the common good?
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