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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...]

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Priestly Priorities

November 24, 2021 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Christian, Husband, Father, Priest In this video, produced by Orthodox Inter Seminary Movement, Father Josiah discusses the priorities he has learned and maintained since he was first ordained. In particular, Father Josiah emphasizes how important it is for a priest to remember his identity of a … [Read more...]

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The Holy Oblation

August 5, 2020 Filed under: Leave a Comment

The place where heaven and earth are united by Abbot Tryphon As a priest, I bear the awesome burden of offering the Holy Oblation before the Throne of God, on behalf of all the people whose names are submitted to the monastery, and who are Orthodox. I offer for my spiritual children, and even … [Read more...]

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During Times of Plague, Priests Do What Priests Need To Do

March 5, 2020 Filed under: Leave a Comment

by Terry Mattingly The second wave of influenza in the fall of 1918 was the worst yet. By the time Father Nicola Yanney reached Wichita, Kansas, a citywide quarantine was in effect. A 16-year-old girl had already died, creating a sense of panic. The missionary priest -- his territory reached … [Read more...]

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How and Why Did the Entrance Prayers Come into Being?

January 27, 2020 Filed under: Leave a Comment

by John Nichiporuk Everyone who comes to the church early enough to attend the Divine Liturgy may see the clergy doing the so-called entrance prayers. What are they, when did they appear, and what is their purpose? Purpose Entrance prayers are a special short prayer sequence performed by … [Read more...]

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GM Euphemia Orthodox Theological Academy Fall Semester

August 19, 2019 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Enrollment for Fall Semester 2019 is opening on Wednesday. Now is the time to register for Fall 2019 classes! You have your choices of our new Fall Semester 2019 courses: Dogmatic Theology  (What the Church teaches, and why) Comparative Theology  (Orthodoxy, heterodoxy, and all that … [Read more...]

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Abbot Tryphon: Narcissistic Clericalism

August 26, 2018 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Narcissistic Clericalism August 17, 2018; Abbot Tryphon, The Morning Offering Clericalism shouldn’t have anything to do with Christianity   The recent release of the findings of the District Attorney of Pennsylvania, have resurrected the memory of the failure of the hierarchs of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Featured, General, Pastoral, Priest Tagged With: Abbot Tryphon, clergy abuse scandal, Morning Offering

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