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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“Men Without Chests”: The Metaphor for Our Times
For Orthodox Christians, ecumenism — interreligious unity — is prohibited. Because there is only one Christ, there is only one Church. Therefore, praying with, worshipping with, or sharing Holy Communion with other groups, including Roman Catholics, is heretical. But the relentless ecumenists are inside the gates, so now what?
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Archbishop Elpidophoros’ Misplaced Priorities
Archbishop Elpidophoros is a very ambitious man. His own success, and not the Orthodox Faith, is clearly at the top of his personal agenda.
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The Way to Schism Part 2: Fake Ecumenical Unions
Can Christians who disagree over key doctrines still unite around a common chalice? Maybe they can, and maybe that “unity” can even extend to non-Christians. Welcome to the post-dogmatic world of modern religion, where we all follow “many paths” to the same God.
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The Way to Schism Part 1: Ordination of a Female “Orthodox” Deacon
Will the “ordination” of a female deacon in Africa be the precedent for more such ordinations? Can Orthodox unity be preserved if local Churches depart from Orthodox consensus? Is it possible that modernization and schism are the real goals?
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Why Western Rite?
Are there any valid reasons for the Orthodox Church to support Western Rite Orthodoxy? It is past time for Orthodox Christians to have a serious dialogue on this question.
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The Left’s Subversion of American Orthodoxy
The new “Renovationists” and their assault on Fr. John Whiteford and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
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Six Months On: The Completely Avoidable Tragedy of the Ukraine and the Curse of Nationalism
Ukraine will lose the war and, most assuredly, territory. The Russian Church will lose, so will the European people. What will be the future?
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How Big Foundation Money Is Subverting Traditional Christianity
A commentary on the recent attacks on Abbot Tryphon and Patristic Faith. Who is funding them and why are they happening?
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NPR’s Miss Extremist
Behind the NPR cheap shot against ROCOR is Odette Yousef. Who is she and how did little ROCOR attract her attention?
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