[quote author=Severian link=topic=8843.msg160113#msg160113 date=1348469801]
I'm sorry, but using "spiritual songs" and "hymns" written by heretics (Protestants) goes against the teachings of the Orthodox Christian faith.
If that's not what you are…
I read that here. . .but we can put that issue on hold for now.
My question still (somewhat) applies to the OP. This alternate text of "Have mercy upon us. . ." may have been a result of people not thinking that a liturgy is addressed to one perso…
Bump*
I was speaking to a priest today about those who switch from the Liturgy of St. Basil to that of St. Gregory in order to include the hymn "Je nai nan". . .
I told him that I didn't think it was appropriate because we are switching from a lit…
Apostolic Constitutions, Book V, Section 3 said:XV. He therefore charged us Himself to fast these six days on account of the impiety and transgression of the Jews, commanding us withal to bewail over them, and lament for their perdition. For even He…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13649.msg159245#msg159245 date=1345746040]
The time of communion should be dedicated to remembering our salvation through the sacrifice of which we are partaking.
During this time we should be medititating only on…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13649.msg159235#msg159235 date=1345734130]
Our church rite is to pray with the melodies that revolve around the gospel readings.
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There are melodies for each Sunday's gospel?!
To all those who have decided to cease participation in this site:
With Fr. Peter leaving, the need for educated and balanced posters is evermore important.
I hope you can all reconsider, and take it as a duty to guard the simpler minds (such as…
I think the answer is similar to the one given to those who claim to have a gene that predisposes them to be alcoholics, psychopaths, serial killers, etc.
How would you answer any of the people falling into the above category? Apply the same thing …
Interesting question.
However, keep in mind that even the priest's wife addresses him as "abouna". He is also her father, although they are married. So it does seem fitting that since you now share the same father, you should call her sister.
Ju…
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=13449.msg157174#msg157174 date=1340850528]
I'm the dingbat that made his own tonias.
I wouldn't even know how to describe the process. I made my first tonia when I was 14 years old.
No one taught me how to s…
Most people hardly even know anything about the bishops.
This definitely sounds suspicious. Nothing like that was announced on the West Coast. . .
East coast?
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[quote author=Andrew link=topic=13432.msg157031#msg157031 date=1340518333]
I second that request :-)
But, I just copied and pasted it on Microsoft Word and enlarged the fon…
[quote author=Zoxsasi link=topic=13432.msg157029#msg157029 date=1340516106]
[quote author=childoforthodoxy link=topic=13432.msg157023#msg157023 date=1340485889]
As it is important for us as Christians to seek answers through the divinely inspired fa…
Thank you for clarifying, Fr. Kyrillos.
I know you may not be able to comment on the specific case of Athanasius Paul, but what is the protocol when a priest defects?
Is he approached and asked to change his views? Is he immediately cut-off?
Tha…
RO,
Did you come across this guy on Fr. Kyrillos' FB page? Or it is a coincidence that I saw him there as well?. . .
http://www.facebook.com/Fr.Kyrillos.Ibrahim
(Sirach 3:22-26) said:"Seek not the things that are too high for thee, and search not into things above thy ability: but the things that God hath commanded thee, think on them always, and in many of his works be not curious. For it is not necessary …
[quote author=mabsoota link=topic=13183.msg156184#msg156184 date=1338326915]
thanks to God.
may u have peace and comfort and may God give u strength to keep going on yr spiritual journey.
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Ditto :)