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History, Symbolism and Modern Use of Orarion

December 1, 2021 Filed under: Leave a Comment

by Reader John Malov   Origin Jesus Christ, girding Himself with a towel, washed the feet of his disciples (John 13: 4-5) and commanded them to do the same (13: 14-15). This was likely the genesis of the Orarion, a distinctive part of diaconal liturgical vestments. A deacon (διάκονος, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deacon, Featured, General

Building Community in the Early Church

September 3, 2020 Filed under: Leave a Comment

by Fr. Lawrence Farley When was the last time you heard a sermon or read an article or blog post on Romans chapter 16? Apart from Rom. 16:1, which describes Phoebe as “a diakonos of the church which is at Cenchrea” (the darling verse of those advocating the restoration of an order of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deacon, General

The Meaning of the Diaconate in the Orthodox Church

April 2, 2019 Filed under: Leave a Comment

The diaconate has been a little understood ministry, in fact, often a misunderstood ministry. Although it is one of three ordained orders, most lay people have little or no contact with a deacon, no idea of the history of the diaconate or what it entails today. We hope to clarify some of the … [Read more...]

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Episode #33: Priests – protect your margins!

September 22, 2017 Filed under: Leave a Comment

“The OrthoCuban on BiVocational Ministry" by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast)  September 19, 2017 In this episode, Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Ernesto Obregon (orthocuban.com) about the special challenges that come with bi-vocational ministry and the ways we can help our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deacon, Featured, General, Pastoral, podcast, Priest Tagged With: margins, tentmaking

Episode 28: Narcissism and the Priesthood

May 19, 2017 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Narcissism and the Priesthood by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast)  May 19, 2017 Fr. Anthony and Fr. Harry Linsinbigler (UOC-USA priest and Canonist) discuss the difference between run-of-the-mill pride and full-blown narcissism, how both respond (or don't respond) to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Featured, General, Leadership, Pastoral, podcast, Preparation, Priest Tagged With: narcissism

How to Describe What We Do

April 25, 2017 Filed under: Leave a Comment

'People often say to me, ‘J.John, what do you do?’ It’s difficult to know what to say. Because if I say to you that I’m a Reverend, which I am, that conjures up certain images in people’s minds as to what I might be. I like to be a bit creative in telling people what I do. I sat next to this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, General, Priest Tagged With: pastor

Preaching Better – Practical Suggestions for Homilists

March 14, 2017 Filed under: Leave a Comment

One of the complaints made against priests is that their homilies are largely a waste of time.  Personally, I think that a good portion of the blame for this lays with the hearer (e.g. lack of preparation, inability to focus, unrealistic expectations), but there is LOT of room for improvement on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Featured, General, Preaching, Priest, Seminary

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