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Paul Preaching Corinth
December 14, 2020
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life

Faith Over Fear – Apostolic Boldness in the Age of COVID

Orthodox Christian Bishops seem to have embraced the new normal. We need apostolic boldness to shake off fear and preach Christ!

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Executive Committee Assembly Orthodox Bishops
December 8, 2020
American Life, Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Ecumenism, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Masks / Facial Coverings, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Theology, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

The Error of Blind Obedience to Bishops – According to the Saints of the Orthodox Church

A Greek doctor of history explores the limits of obedience to Orthodox clergy who are in error. Blindly following makes us culpable as well.

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Masks in the Orthodox Church
December 7, 2020
American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Theology

A Theology of Fear

Wouldn’t the loving pastoral practice be helping those who are fearful put away fear, rather than encouraging it by changing how we worship?

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Petition Assembly Orthodox Bishops
December 4, 2020
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Sign the Petition – Let the Bishops Hear From You About COVID Restrictions!

Orthodox Bishops make decisions materially affecting the practice of the Faith justified by our health, our safety, and our fear. They need to hear from us!

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Judas - The Original Orthodox Karen
October 23, 2020
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life

Attack of the Orthodox Karens

The Orthodox Church survived persecution by Rome, Islam, and Communism. But can the Orthodox Church survive Karen?

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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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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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