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Category: Parish Life

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.

Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew
September 28, 2020
American Life, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, OCA, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops

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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September 10, 2020
American Life, Parish Life, Western Civilization

Local Parishes, Local Communities, and Orthodoxy for All

Is the Orthodox Faith meant to be a niche religion for ethnic believers and a few converts? Or is meant for every one in every town?

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ruined orthodox church
September 4, 2020
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops

Public Criticism of Orthodox Bishops by the Faithful – Responding to Letters from Priests

For the Orthodox Faithful who are sincere in their faith, public criticism of bishops does not come easy. So why is it happening?

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10 Martyrs of Crete
August 28, 2020
American Life, Death and Dying, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops

Christianity is Dangerous

Christianity is not safe. In fact, if done properly, Christianity is absolutely one of the most dangerous things imaginable.

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American Flag Flames
August 25, 2020
American Life, Parish Life, Western Civilization

America Desperately Needs Christian Community

Americans are increasingly socially isolated and oppressed on all sides. Our cities are on fire. How did we get here and what now?

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orthodox church is essential
August 21, 2020
American Life, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops

Why Won’t Orthodox Bishops Fight for California?

Churches in California are closed by order of the Governor. While some important Protestant ministers are fighting, where are the Orthodox?

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Orthodox communion bread
August 18, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life

Q&A Toronto Update – Part II

The Q&A Tour in Canada to get to the bottom of the multiple communion spoons continues. This update includes email chains with the gov’t.

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Orthodox Icon Last Supper
August 13, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life

Canadian Archdiocese Undermines the Power of the Holy Eucharist

A spoon is just a spoon, even if it is gold, until it is dipped in the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. We fear Him more than any virus.

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Jesus breaking bread
August 13, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life

Wine-bread & Multiple Spoons – Attack on the Faith Continues in Canada

Over a thousand years, the communion spoon has been perfect for every Christian of any age. Innovations like wine-bread threaten the faith.

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Sotirios of Canada Divine Liturgy
August 13, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life

Archbishop Sotirios Misunderstands Reasons for Resistance to Multiple Spoons

In his latest letter, Archbishop Sotirios misuses canons to justify multiple communion spoons. He must be called to account for this abuse.

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