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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Orthodoxy in the World: The Imperial Church
This is the 6th blog in this introductory series to the Orthodox Faith. The First blog is The First blog is Orthodoxy in the World & Light to the World. The previous blog is Orthodoxy in the World: The Age of the Ecumenical … Continue reading
Vacation: Gone Fishy
I’m taking some time off, to regenerate my batteries, and/or to re-evaluate my priorities. To be what God intended us to be is to create beauty, or to bring beauty to the attention of those who have eyes to see … Continue reading
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St. John the Forerunner: Suffering for Truth Joyously
Orthodoxy proclaims that St. John the Forerunner suffered for the Truth joyously. So, what is this truth for which he suffered? “If man in his religious life adopts the course of rational research, his approach to the world will inevitably be … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, God, Holy Spirit, Orthodox, Orthodoxy, Science and Religion, theology, Uncategorized
Tagged God, Holy Spirit, Rationalism, St. John the Baptist, St. John the Forerunner, theology, truth
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St. John the Forerunner: Friend of the Bridegroom
In John 3:29, ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST calls himself “the friend of the Bridegroom.” Jesus said no man was greater than John the Baptist (Luke 7:28). “For there is no higher calling and no higher dignity for a man than to be … Continue reading
Orthodoxy in the World: The Age of the Ecumenical Councils
This blog continues this introductory series to the Orthodox Faith. The First blog is The First blog is Orthodoxy in the World & Light to the World. The previous blog is Orthodoxy in the World: The Byzantine Period. The age of the Ecumenical Councils … Continue reading
Reading about Reading Scriptures
“St. Hilary (of Poitiers) put it emphatically…. Scripture is not in the reading but in the understanding.” (Georges Florovsky) I want to recommend a book for those interested in gaining a better understanding of St. Paul the Apostle to the … Continue reading
Posted in bible, Gospel, New Testament, Orthodox, Scripture, St. Paul
Tagged Bible Reading, Biblical Interpretation, Interpreting Scripture, New Testament, Scripture Reading, scriptures, St. Paul
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Orthodoxy in the World: The Byzantine Period
This blog continues this introductory series to the Orthodox Faith. The First blog in the series is The First blog is Orthodoxy in the World & Light to the World. The previous blog is Orthodoxy in the World: The Roman Empire. The Greek … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Orthodox, Orthodox Church, Orthodoxy, Trinity, Uncategorized
Tagged 1st Ecumenical Council, Byzantium, Church History, Constantinople, Eastern Orthodoxy, Ecumenical Councils, Greek, Introduction to Eastern Orthodoxy, Nicene Creed, Orthodox Church, Orthodoxy, Roman Empire
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Diocesan Clergy Convocation and The Election of a Bishop
The OCA’s Diocese of the Midwest is in a year long process of nominating a man to become bishop of the Diocese to replace Archbishop Job of blessed memory who passed away in December of 2009. This week, August 23-25, … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Hierarchy, OCA, Orthodox Church, Orthodox Church in America
Tagged Bishop, Election, Midwest Diocese, OCA, Orthodox Church in America
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Orthodoxy in the World: The Roman Empire
This is the 2nd blog in this introductory series to the Orthodox Faith. The First blog is Orthodoxy in the World & Light to the World. The previous blog is Orthodoxy in the World: Beginnings. The Christians were also much more active … Continue reading
Orthodoxy in the World: Beginnings
This is the 2nd blog in this introductory series to the Orthodox Faith. The First blog is Orthodoxy in the World and Light to the World. It was in this time period of pressure to change in 1st Century Palestine that … Continue reading
