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October 19, 2023

American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, Protests, Western Civilization

4 Reasons to Support Palestinians, But Not Zionists or Hamas

Orthodox Christians worship the Prince of Peace. The conflict in Gaza pits two sides that both intentionally target civilians, with Orthodox Christians stuck in the middle. You can support Palestinians while rejecting the Zionists and Hamas.

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October 6, 2023

American Life, Orthodox International Relations, Petitions, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

The Essential Role of Patriarch Bartholomew in Worsening Ukrainian Persecution

As the war worsens for Zelensky, and his allies tire of supporting him, his government has ratcheted up the oppression of the Orthodox Church. We, in the West, cannot let their suffering go unnoticed. None of this would be possible were it not for the support of Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.

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September 29, 2023

American Life, Culture War, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality

The Orthodox Church of Today: What is Happening and Why, Part II

The Orthodox Church is the Ark of Salvation. She will never fall, but there are forces working against her on the inside. Will it all come to a head in April 2025?

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September 26, 2023

American Life, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality

The Orthodox Church of Today: What is Happening and Why, Part I

The Orthodox Church is the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church. We know this to be true, but are we truly living as the Church of the Godman?

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September 10, 2023

Greek Archdiocese, Petitions, War in Ukraine

Petition Condemning the Role of Constantinople in Ukrainian Christian Persecution

The world must hear that Orthodox Christians do not accept the role of Constantinople in enabling, supporting, and covering up Christian persecution.

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August 30, 2023

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life

The Great Shift: Dynamics of Ecclesial Authority After COVID

The failures of Orthodox Christian leadership during COVID have never been repented of, nor have the bishops promised to do better next time. Many Orthodox Christians are facing a crisis of confidence as we face talk of new “vaccines” and new restrictions. Hierarchs and clergy cannot pretend it is 2019 and all is well.

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August 28, 2023

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Economics & Finance, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Technology

One Year Later, Asking the Hard Questions

Have you prepared yourself mentally and spiritually for the next round of COVID restrictions, perhaps this time facing greater tools of oppression?

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July 31, 2023

Podcasts

Nicholas from Orthodox Reflections Featured on the Dissident Mama Podcast

Nicholas, the executive editor for Orthodox Reflections, joined the Dissident Mama podcast to discuss the state of Orthodoxy in the US and the world.

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June 29, 2023

American Life, Culture War, Ecumenism, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+, Roman Catholic Church, War in Ukraine

The Persecution of Roman Catholic Bishop Strickland is a Warning to the Orthodox

With the persecution of Bishop Joseph Strickland, the danger of centralized power is once again made evident. We Orthodox must take heed, as there is a movement afoot to give us the same kind of structure.

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