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Animal Idolatry

I am astounded by the lack of clear Christian teaching about house pets and animals in general. I can normally tell if an Orthodox teacher is a modernist based upon their guidance about animals. Should we have pets living in our homes? “There were saints who treated animals well.” “We are to treat all God’s …

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The Pascha of the Lord! 2024

The Bright Resurrection of Christ, Troparion. Tone V — Christ is risen from the dead, trampling on death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life. Kontakion, Tone VIII — Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of hell, and didst rise again as …

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Great and Holy Friday Holy Passion

Thou hast redeemed us from the curse of the Law by Thy precious Blood. By being nailed to the Cross and pierced with the Spear, Thou hast poured immortality on mankind. O our Saviour, glory to Thee. -Troparion for Holy Friday Matthew 26-27 26 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended all these words, …

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Tolerance of Fornication In Men

Toleranţa desfrânării la bărbaţi JUNE 10, 2009 We know from our grandparents and from many other stories, that until not long ago, if a girl lost her virginity it was a great shame, there was a risk that she would remain unmarried. And if she managed to get married, then she almost certainly does not …

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Why do demons hate breasts?

As I continue to record and post Prologue From Ohrid recordings, I find it so strange that the demon worshippers are so eager to disfigure the bodies of the female Martyrs. Again and Again the tortureres cut off the breasts of the faithful women. THE HOLY FEMALE MARTYR AGATHA FEBRUARY 5 THE HOLY FEMALE MARTYRS …

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Saint Patrick Enlightner of Ireland

Blessed Feast of Saint Patrick! Parades, wearing of the green, shamrocks, celebrations – which one of these is a true event in the life of St. Patrick? The humble bishop who helped establish Christianity in the country now known as Ireland would be surprised, and perhaps saddened, by some of the “traditions” associated with his …

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Lenten Prayer of St Ephrem

This ancient prayer is prescribed for the Canonical Hours of the weekdays of Great Lent. It is attributed to St Ephraim the Syrian (AD 306-373) and is an excellent summary of how we should strive to purify ourselves during Great Lent not just through fasting and abstinence but also through a genuine change of heart.  …