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July 10, 2023
Culture War, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+

The Episcopal Church—A Cautionary Tale

Ecumenical engagement with Anglicanism is increasing. A former Episcopal priest issues a sobering, personal warning to his Orthodox family about the dangers.

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January 12, 2023
Abortion, Announcements, Culture War

An Orthodox Maternity House in New York

Orthodox Christians must take the lead in grassroots efforts to reduce the demand for abortions. Orthodox maternity houses can save lives.

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January 14, 2022
Vaccine Mandate Essentials

Guide to Religious Exemption Resources for COVID Vaccines

Orthodox Reflections has many religious exemption resources. This page provides a quick reference guide to them.

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January 12, 2022
Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church

As TEC Goes, So Goes GOA

After decades of embracing the LGBTQ+ agenda, the Episcopal Church is a shadow of itself. Why is the GOA determined to follow suit?

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December 16, 2021
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Protests, Western Civilization

Bold Orthodox Leadership is Necessary to Avoid the COVID Backlash

The pandemic is over. People are rejecting the COVID narrative. A major backlash is brewing among an angry populace. Will Orthodoxy also suffer?

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December 5, 2021
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Vaccine Safety, Masks / Facial Coverings, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Is the COVID Coalition Collapsing Along with the Pandemic Narrative?

The announcement of the new Merck and Pfizer drugs to treat COVID is a game-changer. The official narrative will crumble as the coalition sustaining it fragments.

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December 1, 2021
Abortion, American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Covid Vaccine Safety, Death and Dying, Ecumenism, Jurisdictions, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Roman Catholic Church, Theology, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Orthodox Christian COVID Heroes

For American Orthodox Christians, it often seems that all of our bishops accept/enforce the COVID narrative. There are heroes that don’t.

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November 11, 2021
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church

It’s Time to Go

After years of misbehavior by the Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop Elpidophoros, a former Anglican explains leaving his Greek parish.

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November 5, 2021
Abortion, American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Vaccine Safety, Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Is the Patriarchate of Constantinople an Enemy of the American People?

The Patriarchate of Constantinople and GOARCH are openly aligned with policies that are alienating and harming tens of millions of people.

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October 22, 2021
Abortion, American Life, Culture War, Parish Life, Western Civilization

Mitigating Abortion in a Fallen World – #onebabyatatime

An Orthodox physician considers abortion from her professional perspective and asks, “Would it better to focus on one baby at a time?”

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