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Dear Cassian, The fundamental difference between Eastern Christianity & Western Christianity is in their soteriological perspective. I say Western Christianity, because the difference between Protestants and Catholics is insignificant when it …
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My parish priest once explained two reasons for the lose sandal, of which I remember one clearly. 1) In the Old Testament tradition, if a man marries a women and dies without a child his brother would marry the women and produce offsprings for his…
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Simply splendid! Just beautiful! I can’t believe these were constructed 7 & 8 centuries ago. Can you imagine how many years it took to finish them? It is a true labor of love. Servos, please keep on posting more of Serbian monasteries & oth…
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John Cassian's Conferences is a great book! It seems there are more movies with English subtitles about monasticism - I love those :D. We have to wait for the books to be translated or written. In Christ Theophilus
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Yes we do need a lot of prayer. Here is the latest atrocity: Eritreans, Ethiopians and other Africans are suffering in the Sinai desert. What makes Eritrea’s case unique is high government officials are involved in the human trafficking according to…
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[quote author=mabsoota link=topic=13929.msg161455#msg161455 date=1353877856] hey, theophilus 1, long time no 'see'? how's it going, brother? may God give him peace and give peace and comfort to the Christians who suffer in eritrea and other places.…
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[quote author=Anastasia1 link=topic=13930.msg161450#msg161450 date=1353875710] [quote author=Theophilus 1 link=topic=13930.msg161448#msg161448 date=1353874913] Find a good confession father and stick with his advices. [/quote] That is the priest tha…
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Find a good confession father and stick with his advices. On the social arena - Buckle Up! You might experience some cultural shock. Almost all Orthodox communities are good at heart but navigating through the cultural nuances can be a challenge -…
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I am Eritrean Orthodox. Some of you might be able to tell that I am Eritrean Orthodox by my profile picture, which depicts the Patriarch of Eritrea Abouna Antonios who has been in under house arrest in an disclosed location since 2006. Thanks for…
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[quote author=susu25nj link=topic=13719.msg161386#msg161386 date=1353612087] Most part that bothers me is I never sinned when I was in Islam and I am sinning now as a Christian. I hope Lord you will forgive me and have the most mercy on me. [/quote]…
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Abouna Paulos reposed early on the morning of August 16, 2012, & his funeral was on August 23. A new Patriarch will be chosen within 80 days from his funeral. http://danielberhane.com/2012/08/20/ethiopia-church-appoints-acting-patriarch/ In …
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Dear Antonios72 I hope you will interpret what I am about to say in the kindest way possible. I am not trying to be unwelcoming or anything like that. But since the Easter Orthodox are Orthodox why would you want to “convert” to Oriental Orthodox?…
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Number one thing is to talk to you Abouna. If it is serious talking to a counselor or doctor might not be a bad idea. Also having a regular prayer life is helpful. Of course the devil will make you feel depressed at times so that you won't pray. D…
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[quote author=arsenios link=topic=13688.msg159975#msg159975 date=1347908512] Theophil, If you have 20 mins of free time, I ask you to check out this podcast to get the EO position: http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints/chalcedonian_christolog…
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Hi gpgm, Sorry for being nosy :) I also want to apologize ahead for what I am writing below if it makes you despair in anyway, just remember the advice of ReturnOrthodoxy!!! To answer your question, in the Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Chur…
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[quote author=drilago99 link=topic=13688.msg159804#msg159804 date=1347480648] 1.My background is Orthodox (Russian, though I have spent an equal amount of time worshiping in the Greek church). Is belief in miaphysis the only real difference between…
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Hi Mabsoota, Nice to see a fellow old timer around :) Please keep Abouna Antonious in your prayer. In Christ Theophilus
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Dear Drilago99, I will try to hit your questions briefly: 1. Can somebody explain 'Miaphysis' to me; the teaching that in Jesus Christ both God and man are in union please? Miaphysis is the correct term we are identified by as Oriental Orthodox. …
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Here is a quote from John Cassian's book Conference. In this quote St. John is receiving advice from St. Moses the Black (the speaker is St. Moses the Black). Conference 1 Chapter 14: Of the continuance of the soul. Wherefore every one while st…
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Dear gpgm, If you don’t mind me asking are you a Coptic or Eritrean or Ethiopian Orthodox. The reason I am asking this is because of some differences in the deaconship and marriage between the Eritrean/Ethiopian Orthodox Churches and the Coptic Or…
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Hi First Church, I once read in a book (Father Arseny) how to develop a relationship with a spiritual father and how to do confession properly. Once you have chosen a spiritual father the first confession is the most important one. Pray a lot befor…
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I have heard it explained so many times – no communion if you are bleeding whether you are a female or male. Actually Pope Shenouda was praying the liturgy once and during the liturgy his nose was bleeding. He finished the liturgy but refused to tak…
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Honestly, I would have disciplined the child. Not so much to take revenge but for his own good to help him understand that his actions have consequences and he can’t do things just because it is fun for him. Now, if the kid is your age or you are no…
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[quote author=sandrahanna link=topic=1722.msg26520#msg26520 date=1117308091] [glow=red,2,300]"who ever escapes from trouble escapes from the lord"[/glow] i am not sure who said that!iether abba paul or st.anthony! [/quote] “He who runs away from sa…
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I didn’t mean for anyone to search the whole 3hrs looking for an elderly deacon with a hat, :). I am talking about the one on 7:30 to 8:25. In Christ Theophilus
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Thank you Timothy. Fr. Peter’s podcast was awesome, and it was my first time hearing his voice. I have heard that our prayer for the departed grants relief to those in Hades and joy to those in paradise. How far does this relief effort go? Does a so…
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Why is the elderly man doing the deacon response wearing a crown/hat? I never had seen this before. Does anyone know what it is called and who in the church wears it (I am guessing a full deacon)?
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[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=13136.msg154293#msg154293 date=1333676706] Keep in mind, this letter will not be sent unless my Abouna approves it. I think that it is acceptable to be shared with other Orthodox Christians, but I must respect his de…
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Doesn’t a priest/deacon have to be a virgin before his wedding? i.e. a virgin between his baptism and wedding. This is written in the church canons. I understand the verse “Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, …” (1 Tim 3:12) to mean not only th…
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Not Dead but Reposed When Abouna Zosima reposed In The Brothers Karamazov The people await in tears: For his body to be preserved, Emitting a scent of fragrance, His bones to raise the dead. When Ilusha rep…