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The NATIVITY FAST
A time for preparation!
May our spiritual efforts bring us renewal in Christ!
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Reflections and Daily Inspiration |
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The Holy Orthodox Church has determined the rules of preparation for Holy Communion. The main thing is to prepare the heart for uniting with the Lord. Fasting is necessary for calming the body, and once the body is at peace, the soul is at peace, too.
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Jordan Peterson on Orthodox Christianity | Compilation
278,245 views
Discussion between Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro on the Rubin Report. Streamed live 30 November 2018.
Admittedly, Mr. Peterson doesn't go very far into his opinions on Orthodox Christianity in this clip; he does, however, seem to align his own perspective with that of the Orthodox, as opposed to the Protestants and Catholics.
Ben Shapiro claims that Jordan Peterson's understanding is fundamentally un-Christian, given that Christianity eliminates the burden of responsibility by attributing redemption to one's acceptance of Christ's sacrifice. Peterson accepts the critique, but only insofar as that idea exists within Protestant and Catholic Christianity.
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Christmas Divine Liturgy in Bethlehem to be held without the presence of believers
The Christmas Divine Liturgy in Bethlehem, which is attended by a large number of people in this West Bank city, will be held this year without the presence of believers due to COVID-19 restrictions, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.
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Bishop Irenej on St. Mardarije
His Grace Bishop Irenej and John Maddex discuss the life and history of the newly canonized St. Mardarije of Libertyville.
July 22, 2017 Length: 48:40
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MONTENEGRO: AMENDMENTS TO FIX ANTI-ORTHODOX LAW ARE READY
Podgorica, December 11, 2020
The text of the amended law on religious freedom is ready to be considered by the Montenegrin government next week, said Dr. Vladimir Leposavić, the Minister of Justice and Human and Minority Rights.
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Orthodoxy on Tap
Young Adults: The Future Present of the Church
Article: goarch.org/-/yal-chicago
ALL YOUNG ADULTS are invited to a special December Orthodoxy on Tap led by Fr. Kosmas and Anna Kallis! Our speakers work full time with Young Adult ministry and have done some amazing things! Join us to hear about how young adults from other parts of the country have overcome the obstacles of time and young age to become leaders in their communities!
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Clergy Conference for Spanish Ministry to take place on Dec 13-14 by Archdiocese of America
At the initiative and with the blessings of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, on Sunday, December 13, and Monday, December 14, the Archdiocese of America will be holding the Clergy Conference for Spanish Ministry 2020, the first effort of Spanish Ministry Initiative
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SAINT OF THE DAY
DECEMBER 12 / NOVEMBER 29
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The Holy Martyr Paramon and 370 others with him, at Bithynia (250)
In Asian Bithynia, Governor Aquilinus fiercely persecuted Christians. Once, he captured 370 Christians, brought them with him, and bound them at a place where there was an idolatrous temple of the god Poseidon. Here, the wicked governor tried to force them to worship and offer sacrifice to the idol. Even though the governor threatened death for anyone who did not obey his order, not a single Christian submitted. Just then, a respected man by the name of Paramon passed along the road beside the temple. He stopped beside the masses of shackled people and learned what was happening. Then he cried out: “Oh, how many innocent righteous ones does this foul governor desire to slaughter, because they will not worship his dead and mute idols?” Paramon then continued on his way, and the infuriated governor sent his servants to slay him. The servants caught up to Paramon, seized him and pierced his tongue with a thorn, then stripped him naked and stabbed his entire body. Holy Paramon, with prayer in his heart, gave up his soul to God. After that, the 370 martyrs, great as sons of God and innocent as lambs, were beheaded and thus entered into the Immortal Kingdom of Christ the Lord. They suffered in the year 250.
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