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Tag: Archbishop Elpidophoros

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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Ecumenical Patriarch
August 11, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Contact the Bishops, Greek Archdiocese Canada

As Situation Worsens – Traditional Communion in Canada Needs You!

From multiple spoons, Canada has progressed to the Archbishop suggesting baking prosforo with wine inside. Make your voice heard now and stand with the Ecumenical Patriarch for traditional communion!

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priests-vestments
August 4, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Theology

Christian Orthodoxy Teaches Divine Use Transforms Matter

The teaching of Orthodoxy is that use of matter for Divine purposes transforms it forever beyond the ordinary. St. Symeon is one saint that confirms this.

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multiple orthodox communion spoons GOA
August 3, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition

A Holy Communion Heresy Coming to a Church Near You?

Multiple spoons during communion an innovation of Archbishop Soitirios that is spreading to other churches. Make your voice heard for Orthodoxy!

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Greek Orthodox Church St. Nicholas
July 30, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese Canada

No Law Against Single Spoon for Orthodox Communion in Canada

An Orthodox lawyer proves there is no legal mandate for multiple communion spoons. So why are the spoons still being mandated by Archbishop Sotirios?

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July 23, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese Canada

Response to Archbishop Sotirios’ Speech on Communion

The July 19th speech of His Eminence Archbishop Soitiros at Vespers contained misinformation that needs to be refuted. This review starts that process.

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preparation orthodox communion
July 20, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada

Q&A Toronto Update and New Open Letter on Communion in Toronto

His Eminence Archbishop Sotirios failed to do his due diligence and there is no law mandating use of multiple communion spoons in Toronto!

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church with closed sign
July 17, 2020
Communion, Contact the Bishops, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, OCA, Parish Life, Theology

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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greek archdiocese toronto
July 17, 2020
Communion, Contact the Bishops, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life

Greek Orthodox in Toronto Announce Q&A Meeting to Focus on Real Issues

Toronto Greek Orthodox start a Q&A tour this Sunday 7/19 to learn from Archdiocese exactly why the multiple spoons suddenly appeared. More info daily.

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Archbishop Elpidophoros with multiple communion spoons
July 16, 2020
Communion, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese, Parish Life, Theology

Is There a Dark Agenda Behind Multiple Communion Spoons in Canada?

Greeks in Toronto push back against communion bans followed by introduction of multiple spoons. What is the agenda driving this, and how bad could it be?

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