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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 bi … [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 Or … [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 la … [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

Ordination to the Diaconate: St. Petersburg Theological Academy

January 20, 2017 Filed under: 2 Comments

Another video from the St. Petersburg Theological Academy, this time a video edited to 10 minutes, the ordination of a subdeacon to the order of deacon. Another visual and musical feast, and worth the time to enjoy!   Ordination to the Diaconate: St. Petersburg Theological Academy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deacon Tagged With: deacon, ordination, St. Petersburg Theological Academy

Ordination to the Priesthood: St. Petersburg Theological Academy

January 18, 2017 Filed under: Leave a Comment

This video of a deacon being ordained to the Holy Priesthood was taken on October 18, 2015, on the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, in St. Petersburg Theological Academy in Russia. It's a visual and musical feast to behold, so be attentive as it has been edited for time. A beautiful video! E … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deacon, Featured, General, Priest, Seminary Tagged With: deacon, ordination, priest, St. Petersburg Theological Academy

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