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Sep 1, 2011, 9:23 pm
"God’s grace renders us worthy today to commence yet another ecclesiastical year, one more festive cycle, within whose blessed opportunities we are called to struggle spiritually in order better to evaluate the potential that we have been granted for growing “in the likeness” of God so that we... Comment - Like
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Jul 25, 2011, 1:33 pm
"We also hope that a process will include civil society and parties from across the political spectrum. And of course, I hope that sometime soon we can see the reopening of the Halki Seminary that highlights Turkey’s strength of democracy and its leadership in a changing region." Secretary of St... Comment - Like
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Jul 5, 2011, 10:20 am
Nicosia, July 4, 2011In a recent meeting, Štefan Füle, Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy, and Archbishop Chrysostom of Nova Justiniana and All Cyprus talked about Turkey's plan to destroy every trace of Christian present on the island of Cyprus. This was reported by the Greek informatio... Comment - Like
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Jun 22, 2011, 11:33 am
His Beatitude’s remarks were delivered at the Acton University plenary session on Thursday, June 16, in Grand Rapids, Mich. AU is a “four-day exploration of the intellectual foundations of a free society” with the aim of deepening students’ knowledge of philosophy, Christian theology and “... Comment - Like
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Jun 8, 2011, 10:03 pm
1. North America and Central America. ASSEMBLY OF CANONICAL ORTHODOX BISHOPS OF NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
http://www.episcopalassembly.org/
2. South America.-ASAMBLEA EPISCOPAL DE LAS IGLESIAS ORTODOXAS DE SUDAMÉRICA/ASSEMBLÉIA EPISCOPAL DAS... IGREJAS ORTODOXAS DA AMÉRICA DO SUL
3. Australia,... Comment - Like
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May 25, 2011, 11:47 am
United States of America PROCEEDINGS and ; DEBATES OF THE 112th CONGRESS, 1st SESSION Vol. 156 Washington, Tues., May 24, 2011 No. 7 Senate
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FORCED CLOSURE OF THE THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF HALKI
HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN OF MARYLANDTuesday, May 24, 2011
Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, ... Comment - Like
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May 22, 2011, 9:12 pm
I had the blessed fortune of meeting and dining at the same table with Archimandrite Vasileios of Iveron during the Patriarchal Visitation to Tarpon Springs. He is a man of true humility and affection whose source must be holy and sublime. Archimandrite Vasileios demonstrated a genuine interest in t... Comment - Like
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May 17, 2011, 6:29 pm
While Turks protest phantom discriminations in the west requesting the extreme in allowances for their mineretts they continue to descetrate Christian sites. Now monesteries are converted to hotels. Google translates from Greek for your convience. The Greek Article also shown just below.
When the Tu... Comment - Like
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May 10, 2011, 9:04 pm
Religion of Peace Update:
By: Father Mark Hodges
A group of armed Muslims marched May 7 on Saint Mena Co...ptic Orthodox Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt, and the resulting violence caused at least three deaths, news media reported.
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May 9, 2011, 8:38 pm
President Obama & his staff watching the operation that killed
Osama bin Laden digitally altered to remove Secretary of State Hillary Clinton &; Counterterrorism Director Audrey Tomason Brooklyn weekly Di Tzeitung. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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May 8, 2011, 6:53 pm
Melanie Ringa presented her extensive Treasurer’s report, after which it was resolved to make some minor adjustments to the 2011 budget. Among the adjustments are ... funding for psychological evaluation of all ordination candidates..."
What a mouth full for sure. It speaks volumes about what the ... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2011, 6:41 pm
Here on my blog there is no censorship. This has been yanked from other sites which claim to encourage dialogue but only support personal retreat. I'm an all in sort and I will stand beside those who speak truth to power. This author although an authority in his own field and having received intern... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2011, 11:42 am
Try a Refreshing Approach: Zero Tolerance and Complete Transparency STOP DRAGGING THE CHURCH THROUGH MUD.
Why is it that the church seems content to conceal within its ranks the most heinous crimes? How is it that they could possibly find it ethically, morally or legally appropriate to deal with cri... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2011, 11:08 am
MINUTES OF THE SPRING SESSION OF THE HOLY SYNOD OF BISHOPS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA
Diocese of the Midwest ChanceryChicago, Illinois2-4 May, 2011
Present were:His Beatitude, JONAH, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America, and Canada,ChairmanHis Eminence, NATHANIEL Archbishop o... Comment - Like
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May 6, 2011, 11:42 pm
There is no a moral equivalence between a blog writer or editor and the clerics of the church. The ethical standard for editorials pale in comparison to the homilies of clerics. When priests and hierarchs intentionally mislead the public about the particulars they do betray the public trust. The fac... Comment - Like
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Apr 19, 2011, 10:57 am
+ B A R T H O L O M E W
By the Mercy of God
Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch
To the Plenitude of the Church Grace, Peace and Mercy
From the Savior Christ Risen in Glory
Beloved children in the Lord,Once again, in a spirit of joy and peace, we address you with the deligh... Comment - Like
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Mar 27, 2011, 7:24 pm
Imbrahim Pasha sent the following letter:June 21, 1827
Most noble Abbot and the priests and monks of the Great Cave.
We inform you that we arrived four days ago at the plain of Kalavryta with the effendi Imbrahim Pasha. We have many arms and are much prepared for the siege of the Monastery of Mega S... Comment - Like
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Mar 20, 2011, 8:40 pm
On 22 February 2011, the Inter-Orthodox Preparatory Commission, convened to consider the agenda of the Pan-Orthodox Council, began its work at the Orthodox Centre of the Patriarchate of Constantinople in Chambesy, Switzerland.
The last session took place in December 2009. The results of the Commis... Comment - Like
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Mar 20, 2011, 8:27 pm
MEĐUPRAVOSLAVNA PREPARATORY COMMITTEE
Chambesy, 21 to 26 February 2011.
S A P O W T E HE E In the center of the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chambesy, in Geneva, met on 22 to 26 February 2011. The Preparatory Commission Međupravoslavna Holy and Great Councils of the Orthodox Church.
The C... Comment - Like
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Mar 14, 2011, 10:56 am
Agiographo Elias Damianakis, Archon Maestor Ecumenical Patriarch Message In Full
Message on the nuclear explosion at Fukushima
It is with burdened and painful heart that the entire world is witnessing the drama of the tragic earthquake, which over the last days has afflicted Japan and cost... Comment - Like
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Mar 9, 2011, 11:24 am
Assassination Attempt on Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Prevented
March 9, 2011 - 17:12 AMT 13:12 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish police have prevented another assassination attempt on Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew I, according to the Austrian catholic news agency.
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Mar 5, 2011, 12:23 pm
A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE CLERGY, MONASTICS AND FAITHFUL OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA ON AUTOCEPHALY
To the Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Orthodox Church in America:
Forty years ago, the Orthodox Church in America received its autocephaly from the Russian Orthodox Church and soon afte... Comment - Like
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Mar 4, 2011, 9:48 am
The reading is from Zechariah 8:15-17
"...These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another, render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace, do not devise evil in your hearts against one another, and love no false oath, for all these things I hate, says the Lord... Comment - Like
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Mar 3, 2011, 10:03 am
"I am a Greek American woman. My mother is a Greek American woman. My grandmother is a Greek woman from the island of Lesvos who became an American citizen because she wanted to. My mom's dad was a Greek Turk who became an American citizen after fleeing Turkey with his life. My dad is a Greek Americ... Comment - Like
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Mar 2, 2011, 1:01 pm
Excerpts from the: PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE WINTER RETREAT OF
THE HOLY SYNOD OF BISHOPS
OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA
La Fonda Hotel, Santa Fe, New Mexico
22‐24 February, 2011The Holy Synod’s Concern for the Health of His Beatitude, Jonah
HEARD:
The Holy Synod discussed matters affecting the p... Comment - Like
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Mar 2, 2011, 8:43 am
To the writers of the former JN1034 blog and then Syntheopoiesis who have faithfully, for years, shared the love that is God and the mystery that is faith, your presence is required of you.
I know that we have lost one of our fathers but we must continue the cause of liberty and love. We must b... Comment - Like
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Feb 28, 2011, 8:41 pm
Some readers which to imply that there is a moral equivalence between pointing out anomalies and discrepancies in protocol with the abandoning an oppressed Church. This is what we know today. There are actual murders, bombings, confiscations, imprisonments, closures and intimidation akin to the Gest... Comment - Like
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Feb 28, 2011, 11:24 am
[Is it mean-spirited to point out that the OCA is not represented? No. It is a fact.]
"On 26 February 2011, the Inter-Orthodox Preparatory Commission for the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church completed its work at the Orthodox Centre of the Patriarchate of Constantinople near Geneva.
Rep... Comment - Like
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Feb 28, 2011, 10:11 am
I am called to speak out I have been given a spirit of boldness while others a greater aptitude for meekness. If I serve as the lone voice and watchdog trying speak truth to power then so be it. I do not summon the monk to the podium nor should anyone expect less then a blunt "call it as you s... Comment - Like
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Feb 27, 2011, 4:10 pm
The homily Met. Jonah offered his flock and the greater Orthodox Church seemed thin veiled to me. The official talk speak seemed to be pushing the party line as it were. Are we really expected to believe that this was the best plan the Synod could come up with to find a way for Met. Jonah to find ... Comment - Like
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Feb 26, 2011, 9:37 pm
The extreme movement of the OCA leadership to solidify their autocephaly with the unspoken intent of an American Patriarchate from the American Fronteer has shown Metropolitan Jonah the door. It would appear that the Synod is frustrated with Met. Jonah's improved relations with Moscow and this cont... Comment - Like
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Feb 4, 2011, 11:04 am
St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox ChurchFr. Nicholas' inspirational bible verse for today is, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble….” – Psalms 46:1-3 Friends, if you are going through a difficult or challenging time right now, I want you to lean on our God. He wil... Comment - Like
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Jan 10, 2011, 6:21 pm
Cause: Run for Religious Freedom Participant: Damianakis, Angela Event: Walt Disney World Marathon Jan. 9, 2011Female 42 yr. oldDistance: MARATHON 26.2 miles
Clock Time 4:27:32 Chip Time 4:23:01 Overall Place 3702 / 13522 Gender Place 1054 / 6267 Division Place 177 / 951 Age Grade 55.1% 5 Mile 48:12... Comment - Like
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Jan 7, 2011, 11:20 pm
Run for Religious Freedom Marathon 2011 in upon us. What I hope to accomplish with this inaugural event is to empower a grassroots effort and telegraph bodly the message: We are tenacious, dedicated and persistent. Although we live the world seas away, we care about religious freedom and the right... Comment - Like
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Jan 5, 2011, 12:01 pm
Background: To protect the family of this defrocked priest I have changed his name and voided overly specific dates and parish names. I discuss the facts which are pertinent and which serve to complete the picture of the deplorable state of the end of his priesthood and his joining a christian sect.... Comment - Like
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Jan 3, 2011, 1:01 pm
ANKARA, Turkey - A senior Cabinet minister on Monday became the highest-level Turkish official to visit the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in more than half a century, symbolizing government pledges to address problems of religious minorities and strengthen the country's European Union membership bid.
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