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My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lore, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 24th of June, Our Holy Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of the Venerable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist JOHN. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn. Fourth Tone O PROPHETContinue reading “ON THE 24th OF JUNE WE CELEBRATED THE NATIVITY OF THE VENERABLE AND GLORIOUS PROPHET, FORERUNNER, AND BAPTIST JOHN”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE DIVINE GRACE ACCORDING TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH. It is also important to consult the texts of the Divine Services. A brief look at some frequently used prayers will helpContinue reading “DIVINE GRACE ACCORDING TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE ORTHODOX VIEW OF GRACE The Orthodox view of Grace is quite distinct from that of the West (Roman Catholic and Protestant), especially as developed by the Scholastics fromContinue reading “THE ORTHODOX VIEW OF GRACE”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE USE OF ECONOMY IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH [Part II] From the viewpoint of modern Western sacramental theology, the variations in the Greek and Russian attitude towards Latin BaptismContinue reading “THE USE OF ECONOMY IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH Part II”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. AN EVALUATION OF HETERODOX BAPTISM By Patrick Barnes Given that Holy Baptism is the “DOORWAY INTO THE CHURCH,” the question of the validity of heterodox (Non-Orthodox) sacraments is crucialContinue reading “AN EVALUATION OF HETERODOX BAPTISM”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. ON JUDGING OTHERS By Saint Dorotheos of Gaza Many Holy Fathers have taught that we are to judge no one, that as one draws closer to God in asceticContinue reading “ON JUDGING OTHERS”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. OBSERVING THE HOLY APOSTLES’ FAST Jesus said: "However, this kind does not go out except by PRAYER and FASTING" [Matthew 17:21] Orthodox Christians understand fully well that having aContinue reading “OBSERVING THE HOLY APOSTLES’ FAST”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE DIVINE LITURGY IS A "CELEBRATION" [PANEGYRIS] Every Divine Liturgy is A FESTAL EVENTS, A "CELEBRATION" (PANEGYRIS) [Hebrews 12:23], by "all [the people of God] gathered at the sameContinue reading “THE DIVINE LITURGY IS A “CELBRATION” [PANEGYRIS)”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ were originally celebrated jointly, as a single feast. Although eventually the twoContinue reading “DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. EIGHT DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE DIVINE EUCHARIST 5) The Divine Eucharist is not only a memorial of the Mystical (Last) Supper but also A COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S SACRIFICEContinue reading “EIGHT DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE DIVINE EUCHARIST”