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Documents posted in Oct./Nov., 2003

November 30, 2003
Results of visitors' survey

November 24, 2003

November 17, 2003

November 11, 2003
A visitor's question
concerning the adoration of the Body and Blood of Christ

November 9, 2003
Christianity is Just Beginning

November 4, 2003
A visitor's question
The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation just released a statement on the Filioque. How accepted might this statement be by the Orthodox community? Is it actually progress? I found the historical discussion informative. I hope it was accurate.

November 2, 2003
We are With Him Wherever we are Present to God

November 1, 2003
Cremation
Can you please tell me if people in Ukraine ever get creamated like they do in England. Also, what are your views on this?

October 31, 2003
A visitor's question
In an article found on a web site it says that Mary Magdalene was the sister of Lazarus and Martha. That is not correct, is it? see answer

October 28, 2003
An answer to a visitor's question
I've heard Coptics say that they never were monophysites. I've also heard the same from Ethiopians as well. They strongly condemn as heresy. If this is true why hasn't communion been restored to those churches?

October 22, 2003
An answer to a visitor's question
It is often the case that in our busy lives in the West we often forget/neglect to attend Sunday Service. Which Holy Days or Feast Days would it be most beneficial not to neglect, outside of the obvious days of Risdvo and Pascha?

October 21, 2003
Answers to questions from three visitors

October 20, 2003
An answer to a visitor's question
I am doing a research paper on death and dying rituals, traditions, and beliefs of the Ukrainian culture.  Could you please help, I haven't really been able to find much?  Also, I would like to know what the Ukrainians beliefs are surrounding the elderly and putting them in nursing homes?

October 12, 2003
"Perfection consists in doing His will"

October 7, 2003
HUMILITY AND THE FEAR OF GOD ARE ABOVE ALL VIRTUES!

In the 4th century A.D. in the Egyptian wilderness there was a monk who was very short. He was known as Abba John the Dwarf. Although small of stature he was a giant of the Spirit and many of his sayings were recorded by his disciples. Here are some of them:

October 2, 2003
Our replies to questions from two visitors: