The Great Myrrh Being Prepared at Antim Monastery
(OBL)On 29 March 2010, the preparations for the consecration of the Great Myrrh began at the chapel dedicated to the Saint Prophet John the Baptist, at Antim Mo...
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Romanian Orthodox Church Consecrates the Holy Great Myrrh
During the first three days of the Holy Week of the Passions of Jesus Christ, our Saviour, (29 – 31 March 2010), the Great Myrrh will be prepared at Antim Monas...
Great and Holy Tuesday
Today we bring to mind the parable of the ten virgins, which our Saviour related as He was coming to His Passion. This parable teaches us that the accomplishmen...
Sex and the Pope
Okay do I have your attention? These seem to be the headlines the last few days at the Pope Benedict facing continuing criticism for his handling, or lack there...
Christ the Bridegroom
During the first three nights of Holy Week we are reminded of the Second Coming of Christ. These are called the Bridegroom services. Why the Bridegroom? “The ki...
Ten tips for Holy Week and Pascha
1. Make participation at the Services a priority. 2. In our homes we should strive to “keep out the world” and enter into the peace, solemnity, and theology of ...
Holy Week Schedule
Saturday of Lazarus March 27th Great Vespers: …………………………………..5:00 P.M. Palm Sunday March 28th Matins: …………………………………………….9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy: …………………………………....
Romanian Orthodox Church defrocks divorced priests
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The Romanian Orthodox has decided to strip clergymen who divorce of their priestly duties. Church spokesman Constantin Stoica says the...
Communion on Plastic Spoon
This is outrageous! The following come from the Adventures of an Orthodox Mom Blog Communicable Diseases and the Common Cup Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A Bl...
Orthodox and Fasting
This time of year I get many questions on fasting and the Orthodox Tradition. I try and answer these questions as best I can and remind people that it is not th...