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HI Bharaivi, You've had almost the opposite experience of this person. https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/illuminedheart/from_eastern_and_new_age_metaphysics_to_orthodox_christianity_-_part_1 https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/illuminedheart/f…
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Not only that but these standards seem impossibly high, yet if we look closely we can see the saint didn't just achieve them, they often did more than they were asked. For example Paul did more than was asked when he used to work to support his own…
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Hello friend, We don't have a lot in common with Jewish kabbalah. We don't borrow from their mysticism or their understanding of the soul. I hope that helps.
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Hi there friend, Thats amazing. We don't consider monotheism to be one of God's necessary qualities so it doesn't phases us whether one is more or less monotheistic. Hope that answers your question.
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My dear mabsoota, you have no idea how much it gives me cheer to hear this from you. For the longest time, I've tried to teach people about money from the fathers and I've seen dear friends mourn when I do. Very rarely do I hear anything resemblin…
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I do hope (if my training serves me well) that I am not reflecting my own thoughts, apart from when I speak about modern life. I am earnestly seeking to finish my masters in ancient christianity next year if my thesis goes as planned (God willing).…
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This is very difficult and I think a hard balance to maintain. Tend to find people describe my disposition as humble and there is a price you pay for that. At work (as an example) when you go for an interview, etc you need to convince people that yo…
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Thank you. I must say I'm surprised at the resolution and the supporting article as they don't agree with our traditional standard. Our fathers never used a process of determining sainthood based on historicity. Its a Catholic innovation and it se…
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I'm coming very late into this discussion but I would offer a word of caution against throwing around words like 'heresy' so readily, especially in a matter such as this. Heresy is when a teaching contradicts the Apostolic teachings of the Church. …
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@cyril I'd say just looking at the Byzantine renderings that your guesstimation would be pretty much spot on...
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The idea of purgatory is that the fire is redemptive; the fearful expectations of hades are self-inflicted and there is nothing redeeming about them. The whole point of the prayers of the Church is that somehow there is a way what through intercess…
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I think people are overreacting a little about this. Being the patriarch is a huge responsibility that requires working around the clock. I heard a story once about our own blessed Pope Shenouda. When he used to go for dental care he would insist…
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The one in Melbourne offers recognised undergraduate diplomas. They are taking enrolments now for the new academic year. They have a good collection of recognised scholars and are trying to offer postgraduate degrees in future. http://sacotc.vic.…
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Hi Guys, I was a little vague with my wording, I meant abstaining from non-vegan foods not total abstinence. Thanks for the replies, you've answered my question. Please pray for me, a.
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[quote author=Orthodoxy link=topic=14103.msg162457#msg162457 date=1357443187] You're welcome, even though I'm unsure if your apology leans toward sarcasm or sincerity. Regardless, I do apologize if I came across as irate. I think we all make points …
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Thank you
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In my church one of the monks used to greet ladies with a kiss on the cheek. People started to gossip about it, we can be pretty evil minded sometimes.
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Dear Brother, You are wise to seek counsel from friends on this matter, I have many things to say which I hope will be of benefit to you. The best way to know if what you experienced is truly from God is to make it a point of discussion with your …
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You can't be listed in copticworld without some kind of official permission (churches cannot add themselves as I understand it), I'd say its probably legit.
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[quote author=The least of all link=topic=13788.msg160650#msg160650 date=1351112473] One; Augustine is a blessed man and his conversion and repentance is an awesome story to tell BUT he is not a saint in my books due to his numerous wrong teachings.…
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[quote author=Jertyvansy link=topic=13729.msg160151#msg160151 date=1348722003] Well, I get over depressed whenever I don't get the real evaluation of my work and it really affect my mind to be normal. I don't know, about the way I should opt to cont…
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[quote author=Somali link=topic=13743.msg160288#msg160288 date=1349304182] Anyways, I dont think what she did is wrong. Since you are not married, she is not obliged to commit to you and was probably not convinced that this was wrong. In the old day…
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It speaks about the plight of a women's sex not whether or not she happens to be bleeding. If the rule was because of bleeding then there should be canons related to both sexes and it would be broader than the question of whether or not a woman is …
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[quote author=Michael Boutros link=topic=13340.msg156372#msg156372 date=1338846552] Epchois Nai Nan posted quite the irrefutable source. Imikhail, do you know why the Apostolic tradition changed? [/quote] Its not as concrete as you would think... …
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[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13340.msg156376#msg156376 date=1338864786] [quote author=LoveIsDeep link=topic=13340.msg156359#msg156359 date=1338820695] [quote author=imikhail link=topic=13340.msg156347#msg156347 date=1338811466] How can the cano…
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[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13340.msg156347#msg156347 date=1338811466] How can the canons of the Orthodox Church be unorthodox? Anyone who has an issue with bleeding is not allowed to take communion. [/quote] It is unorthodox for the reasons…
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I read a good scholarly paper on this a few years back. In addition to the apostolic constitutions, there is other evidence to suggest that this rule is a corruption of Orthodox tradition. St John Chrysostom for example is a documented advocate of …