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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.

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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August 10, 2020
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, OCA, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Vaccine / Informed Consent

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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August 3, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life

Are Disagreements Allowed in the Church?

The Bible tells us how good it is for believers to dwell in unity. But what to do when those of the church deny her teachings?

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July 31, 2020
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life

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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Orthodox icon Heaven Hell
July 28, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Ecumenism, Parish Life, Theology

Tradition is More Meaningful Than English Speakers Understand

“Tradition” in Greek carries meanings and connotations that the English language has lost or obscured. To preserve the faith, we need the full meaning.

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