626. Mystical Prayers of Saint Symeon the New Theologian

Who? I fear that is the reaction of many Orthodox, till lately including myself. The Orthodox Church has given the title “Theologian” to only three men: 1)  Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist, 2) Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, Patriarch of Constantinople, one of the great Fourth Century Cappadocian Fathers, defender of the Holy Trinity against […]

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625. The Holy Patriarch and Prophet Abraham

Commemorated on November 9   Why should we talk about Father Abraham? First: because we are Abraham’s heirs, and the Old Testament is the foundation of our Faith. Second: emphasizing our Jewish heritage is important today to counter the rising Anti-Semitism. * I’m using the word in the popular sense. Actually “Anti-Semitism” is an inaccurate […]

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624. Many Things – each important but too short for a full Post

1) American Orthodox wealth and education and more 2) How American Orthodoxy is changing. 3) Abortion statistics 4) How to find out what much of the American press ignores. 5) Israeli settler attacks on Christians on the West Bank 6) Old-fashioned dancing for two or more sexes 7) Religion in the White House 8) Patriarch […]

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