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June 29
I am a Catholic
who believes it makes no difference if someone is Catholic or
Orthodox. Also, I have received Holy Eucharist in the Orthodox
Church in the past and I did not get permission from the
Orthodox Priest to do so. I do not see any problem with a
Catholic receiving Holy Eucharist in the Orthodox Church.
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June 22, 2003
June 18, 2003
Skete Manjavskij:
Bastion of Ukrainian Orthodox Spirituality
One of the most famous
centres of Orthodox spirituality is also one of the most neglected in
terms of study. However, Sophia Senyk, a Ukrainian Catholic nun and
professor of church history, has done much to fill in this gap by
publishing a translation of three 17th century documents that
discuss the history, personages and rule of life associated with the
Manjava Skete. more
June 17, 2003
New Ukrainian Saints: Orthodox New
Martyrs of Kholm glorified
On
June 7-8 of this year at Kholm, which is now under Poland as "Khelm,"
the Polish Orthodox Church glorified the Ukrainian New Martyrs who
perished in defence of their faith during the years 1942-1945.
June 15, 2003
Pastoral Meditation
Can We Trust our Thoughts?
June 10, 2003
I read somewhere, but cannot remember the
source, that in the Orthodox classic, "The Way of A Pigrim, it is
suggested to readers that if they seek, pray, and still cannot find a
starets they can go to a Sufi Sheik (Muslim) instead. Is this correct? I
came across these lines in "The Way of A Pilgrim" and wonder if this is
the section in question: "For the holy Fathers assure us likewise, that
if with faith and right intention one questions even a Saracen, he can
speak worlds of value to us." p. 195, HarperSanFrancisco, paperback
version.
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June 8, 2003
Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First
Ecumenical Council
Article on Nicene Creed in Ukrainian
June 5, 2003
What is the Orthodox church
position with respect to the death/afterlife of one's pet? I have a dog
and I find it very difficult and sad to believe that when she dies (and/or
after I die), that we may never be re-united in the afterlife after
forming a life long bond of love here in our earthly life.
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I am Wiccan, and
was married before even though not in the eyes of the Lord. I am engaged
to a man who is orthodox and I am a bit confused on the remarrying issue?
What kind of permission do I have to get? And from who? His religion and
faith is very important to him and I want to make I can do everything I
can to make him happy. Even if I have to convert. Do I? And if so how do I
go about doing that?
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June 3, 2003
They anointed
Elizabeth Queen and all sang out: God Save The Queen!
It is perhaps true that
the best of institutions are taken for granted by the very people that
benefit the most from them. This is arguably the case with monarchies and
especially the one that is shared by Britain, Canada, Australia and
others. As today is the fiftieth anniversary of the coronation of Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, we should pause to reflect on this
momentous occasion and rediscover, if we need to, the enduring role the
Crown plays in our lives.
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June 2, 2003
The Internet
Christian Discussion Forum: Reflections of a Former Addict
The internet truly has
revolutionized not only the way in which information is communicated, but,
even more importantly, human relationships themselves. The chat forums
cover the widest possible range of subjects, including religion and the
most detailed of Christian subjects. As a former participant in one such
forum, I wanted to share some thoughts on this enterprise.
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I have received a large 19th century Russian
icon depicting God the Father. The Holy Spirit in the usual form of a dove
is also shown. However, Christos is excluded. I have never before seen
this particular representation. Is this unusual?
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June 1, 2003
Another Patrick: Either Way, He Saves Us!Every
year in March every one discovers a little Irish in themselves and we
celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick of Ireland. There is another Patrick
on the Church Calendar today who is virtually unknown to most. He was the
Bishop of a forgotten city called Prussa in Bithynia in Asia Minor
(modern-day Turkey).
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