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September 9, 2021

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Masks / Facial Coverings, Roman Catholic Church, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Changing of the Guard – Times and Seasons of the Church

Jesus came not to bring peace, but a sword. A sword that separates, sifts, and tests. What does that mean for the life of the Church?

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July 23, 2021

American Life, Jurisdictions, Parish Life

Is An Orthodox Reformation Coming?

Who ever expected to see a “closed” sign on an Orthodox Church? Over a year into the pandemic, we are still sorting out the meaning.

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June 15, 2021

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

Truly Following the Gospel in a Time of Plague

What does the Gospel really demand of us during a plague? Should Christians cower at home, or are we called to do more in the name of Christ?

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May 19, 2021

American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life

For the Orthodox, Callousness is the Real Pandemic

Testimonials bear witness to the callousness with which too many Orthodox Christians have been treated during the pandemic.

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January 22, 2021

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Jurisdictions, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops

Orthodox Bishops – Accept You Were Duped on COVID and Move On

At the beginning of 2020, we could forgive Orthodox bishops for their COVID hysteria. But now we can plainly see we were all played.

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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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December 1, 2020

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Protests, Roman Catholic Church, Western Civilization

COVID Lockdowns Prove New Christian Leaders Are Needed

Christian bishops still endorse lockdowns despite their horrific impacts and lack of benefits. True shepherds are needed to lead the fight.

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November 2, 2020

American Life, Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Jurisdictions, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, ROCOR

Bishop Irenei – The Church Will Never Alter Her Beliefs or Practices Out of Fear

The epidemic is not the reason that we live now in a moment that demands real faith. The reason for that necessity is fear. This world has shown, in these past few months, what really governs it — and it is not wisdom or compassion, or science, or truth. It is fear.

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