Two Very Different Patriarchs – Constantinople vs Romania
Is Patriarch Bartholomew an Orthodox hierarch, or a Globalist asset? Compare his record of chasing money and political influence with that of Patriarch Daniel of Romania.
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The Kingdom of … Beaver Cleaver? Overcoming Christian Nostalgia
As American Orthodox Christians, do we seek to truly evangelize our nation? Or, are we distracted by nostalgic dreams of a by-gone past?
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A Message to Orthodox Hierarchs on Masculinity from Three Orthodox Christian Men
An Orthodox bishop finally responded to the ongoing slew of MSM articles casting aspersions on the growth of the Orthodox Church, especially among young men. Unfortunately, he is a bishop in the wrong country focusing on the wrong message.
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Please Help: Lily’s Legacy Memorial Chapel
If you were faced with the loss of your beautiful 18 year old daughter, how would you respond? For one Orthodox family, the response is to ask for help building an Orthodox memorial chapel that can also be used for Orthodox missions in their area. May Lilly’s legacy be one of many souls saved through her faithful example and prayers!
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The Question of the Western Rite
A critical response to Fr. James Krueger’s article on Orthodox Reflections concerning the validity of Western Rite Orthodoxy.
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Webinar on Diversity in Orthodox Missions in the United States is Now Up on YouTube!
A lively panel discussion on successfully leading Orthodox missionary efforts in an America dealing with diversity in class, religious background, political ideology, race, language, ethnicity and more.
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Updated Webinar Time: Diversity in Orthodox Missions in the United States
NOTE: New scheduled time, same date and panel. Online resources are playing a huge role in getting Americans interested in Orthodoxy. However, to really transform America we need many more priests and Orthodox faithful in mission parishes. How can we launch and maintain successful missions in a diverse U.S. with major regional and other differences?
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Why Venerate Saints of the West and Reject the Liturgies They Celebrated?
The religious roots of the West are Orthodox Catholicism, as shown by the many pre-Schism saints the Orthodox commemorate. Are we truly honoring these saints if we reject the rites which inspired them to such holiness?
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Why Is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. Such a Disaster?
How did a day dedicated, in theory, to giving thanks to God for His many blessings go so horribly wrong in our modern culture? How should the Orthodox Church approach this American holiday?
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Rethinking American Holidays and Orthodox Evangelism
Americans are bad at holidays. The Orthodox need to teach them, and reach our neighbors with the fullness of the Christian Faith.
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