by Jerry Bowyer The author, though obviously not Orthodox, is on to something important. Seminary is not simply theological grad school. It is primarily a place of formation. Imagine an institution that requires its leaders to attend not only college, but graduate school. Imagine that the … [Read more...]
Prayer In Quest Of A Spiritual Healer
by St. Symeon the New Theologian "O Lord, who desires not the death of a sinner but that he should turn and live, Thou who didst come down to earth in order to restore life to those lying dead through sin and in order to make them worthy of seeing Thee the true light as far as that is possible … [Read more...]
On How Clergy Ought To Speak
by St. Ambrose of Milan The voice should not be languid, nor feeble, nor womanish in its tone — such a tone of voice as many are in the habit of using, under the idea of seeming important. It should preserve a certain quality, and rhythm, and a manly vigour. For all to do what is best suited to t … [Read more...]
First Fijian Native Ordained To The Priesthood
This is an update from a previous report here. Though the original story mentions ordination to the diaconate, this video clearly shows that Dcn. Bartholomew was ordained also to the Holy Priesthood. On Saturday, 12 September 2009, Metropolitan Amphilochios of New Zealand ordained the first … [Read more...]
Marriage & the Priesthood
A Preliminary Study Of Problems Facing The Married Priest In Contemporary Society And A Consideration Of Some Possible Aids In Solving Them Introduction The title of this study paper may perhaps suggest the need for some new justification of the Orthodox Church's traditional practice of … [Read more...]
Diplomat and Orthodox Priest
This article from March, 2010, about Fr. Nick's journey to the Priesthood. Nick Greanias achieved a personal ambition when he became a Greek Orthodox priest. The Decatur diplomat had longed to combine professional employment with ministry. Since late in 2007, he has been the American consul in … [Read more...]
What Are You Doing to Protect Your Marriage?
by Dcn. Michael Hyatt As CEO of the world's largest Bible publisher, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Fr. Michael has shown the world what effective Christian leadership really is. His blog, Intentional Leadership, is the source for this excellent article and is highly recommended. The lead story in the … [Read more...]
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