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Exploring the Tolkien Legendarium with the Christian Faith - Join Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Richard Rohlin and their guest co-hosts as they explore the life, works and Middle-earth legendarium of author J. R. R. Tolkien, informed by the Orthodox Christian faith.
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Important Conversations About Topics That Matter To Orthodox Christians - Fr. Thomas Soroka interviews guests on the pressing current issues that affect Christians of all creeds and traditions.
Verse By Verse Through The Scriptures - This podcast takes us through the Holy Scriptures in a verse by verse study based on the Great Tradition of the Orthodox Church. These studies were recorded live at Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church in Lafayette, Louisiana, and include questions from his audience.
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Subscribe to hear the story of one of the venerable Saints commemorated each day in the Orthodox Church.
Understanding Christianity as a Way of Life - Sacramental Living is a series of podcasts by Michael Haldas about how to understand and live our Orthodox Christian faith in the context of real life and real world issues and continually grow closer to God.
Thoughts and reflections on Orthodox theology and life - Thoughts and reflections on Orthodox theology and life from Fr. Stephen Freeman.
A Journey Together Reading Through the Bible in One Year - Fr. Alexis Kouri helps lead listeners through a reading of the entire Bible in one year.
Answering Pointed Questions About Orthodox Faith, Tradition, and Practice - Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith.
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Search the Scriptures Live
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Search the Scriptures Live
Dr. Jeannie Constantinou and Ancient Faith Radio
Interesting and Accessible Bible Study for Busy People - In this live program, Presvytera and Dr. Jeannie Constantinou guides us through Holy Scripture with the eyes of the Church Fathers and answers listener questions.
Commentary on Orthodox Living - The Very Rev. Fr. Tryphon, Abbot of All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island in the Puget Sound near Seattle, Washington, provides meaningful support and authoritative guidance for a profitable spiritual life in today's world.
Hidden Saints is dedicated to bringing to light the many saints not generally known to most Orthodox Christians. Every day there are a multitude of commemorations in the Orthodox Church. This series hopes to tell their stories.
A Podcast for Priests Who Need Priests - This podcast is designed to provide information, encouragement, and entertainment for priests, other clergy, and those who love them. We'll talk about self-care and the many joys and challenges that come with the cassock.
Sermons from St. Jonah Orthodox Church in Spring, Texas - Weekly sermons and lectures by Fr. John Whiteford of St. Jonah Orthodox Church (ROCOR) in Spring, Texas.
Conversations on Orthodoxy and Education - A series of interviews with Orthodox educators and youth workers on what education is and why we need to spend time thinking about it.
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Eastern Christian Insights
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Eastern Christian Insights
Fr. Philip LeMasters and Ancient Faith Radio
Homilies from St. Luke Orthodox Church in Abilene, Texas - Thoughtful homilies of an Orthodox priest who serves a small parish and teaches Religion full-time at McMurry University in Abilene, TX. Fr. Philip draws on his scholarly work in Christian theology and ethics, but most of all, these are the homilies of a pastor guiding his flock with insightful, practical suggestions on how to share more fully in the life of Jesus Christ.
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Transforming Our Lives in Christ
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Transforming Our Lives in Christ
Fr. Evan Armatas and Ancient Faith Radio
Meditations, Sermons, Classes, and Lectures from St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Loveland, Colorado - no summary
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At the Intersection of East and West
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At the Intersection of East and West
Dn. Michael Hyatt and Ancient Faith Radio
Many people today are at a crossroads of faith. Longing for roots, some have encountered Orthodox Christianity. This podcast is taken from a class formerly taught by Dn. Michael Hyatt, former Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers and now a leading business consultant.
Miracles for the Modern Age - Fr. Theodore Petrides shares short stories of miracles in our time presented that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ. And that believing we may have life in His name.
Fresh reports every week from home and on the road - This podcast features fresh reflections on Frederica’s travel and experiences. She will talk to interesting people, tell us fascinating stories and share unique insight into the changing world in which we live.
Reflections on the Rise and Fall of Christendom - A series of forty reflections on the history of Christian civilization, or Christendom. The entire podcast is organized around the theme of "paradise and utopia" - that is, of the civilization's orientation toward the kingdom of heaven when traditional Christianity was influential, and of its "disorientation" toward the fallen world in the wake of traditional Christianity's decline in the west following the Great Schism.
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Parables of Community
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Parables of Community
St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio
Asceticism of the Open Door - Stories of the lives of the people who come to St. John the Compassionate Mission, an apostolate of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese located in Toronto, Ontario.
Each week, we hear the current Sunday sermon from St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Mckees Rocks, PA by Fr. Tom Soroka. Fr. Tom is also heard on The Path, available Monday through Friday.
Maximizing God’s gifts to you and your parish - Why are you here and Why does your Parish exist? Explore God’s personal calling for you and your Parish. Learn the latest research, best practices and creative ideas to improve the operations of your Parish and the quality of your life.
Retelling of Slavic Fairytales and Myths, and an Explanation of How These Stories Help Us Better See and Live in the Real World - Is fiction dangerous? This podcast provides a spiritually and culturally enriching answer, beginning with a retelling ofa Slavic fairy tale or myth and proceeding to an analysis of the symbolic structure of that story.
Homilies from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral - Fr. Apostolos Hill, Dean of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Phoenix, AZ, delivers a timely message in a humorous and straightforward preaching style as he draws from his various life adventures to underscore the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to save and to heal broken humanity.
Faith at the Intersection of Time and Eternity - Time Eternal explores the beautiful and the difficult aspects of time on this earth. The various episodes touch on how our experience and perception of time can become distorted because of sin and brokenness, and how the message of Christ and our Orthodox faith can help restore and resurrect the way we live with time. It is hoped that, in doing so, we can begin to heed St. Paul's instruction to "redeem the time" (Ephesians 5:16).
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Bad Books of the Bible
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Bad Books of the Bible
Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio
A Podcast About a Collection of Books with a Curious Pedigree and an Even Stranger Legacy - The so-called apocryphal books are the Rodney Dangerfield of the Bible—they get no respect. Well, we’re here to fix that. We think these books deserve a little love. Why? Listen and find out yourself.
Through Christ, We Learn to Bring Healing to Others - We are a healing presence to others when we give them strength and when we give them hope. On Becoming a Healing Presence, Dr. Albert Rossi explains how to do both in imitation of Christ, our complete healer, who desires nothing more than for us to be His humanity on earth - his healing presence to others.
Historic Christianity Encounters Other Religious Traditions - This podcast is about the encounter of historic Christianity with other religious traditions.
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Tending the Garden of our Hearts
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Tending the Garden of our Hearts
Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio
Meditations for Orthodox Families - Weekly meditations for families, with stories about the saints, Scripture readings and lessons designed to open up conversation and to enrich the family Little Church.
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Pop Culture Coffee Hour
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Pop Culture Coffee Hour
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Ancient Faith Radio
The guys and girls talk about pop culture, theology, and whatever else is on their minds in this weekly podcast. They might even make you laugh. Maybe. The guys: Steven Christoforou & Christian Gonzalez The girls: Christina Andresen & Emma Solak
How well do we know the people beside us at liturgy? Every one of them has a story to tell, whether it’s a love story, a war story, a comedy or a tragedy, a tale of an immigrant's struggle or a heartfelt conversion story. The Church is a community of human beings with unique personal narratives and perspectives, and the more we understand and appreciate one another, the better unified our community can be.
Turning to and Following Christ in the 21st Century - Fr. Philip Hall explores the readings and services of the Church and relates them to everyday Christian life.
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OCF Campus Ministry Podcast
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OCF Campus Ministry Podcast
Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is the official collegiate campus ministry program under the North American Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops.
Turning to and Following Christ in the 21st Century - Fr. Philip Hall explores the readings and services of the Church and relates them to everyday Christian life.
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The Spirit of Saint Tikhon's
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The Spirit of Saint Tikhon's
St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Ancient Faith Radio
The live and recorded podcast of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary - The Spirit of Saint Tikhon's aims to give you an audible glimpse into the life of the seminary and monastery.
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Healthy Minds Healthy Souls
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Healthy Minds Healthy Souls
Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne Louh and Ancient Faith Radio
Hosted by Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne Louh. Fr. Nicholas is the priest at St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church in Jacksonville, Florida, and Dr. Roxanne is a licensed clinical Psychologist who uses her extensive training in private practice.
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Let Us Attend
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Let Us Attend
Antiochian Orthodox Department of Christian Education and Ancient Faith Radio
Prepare your heart, and the hearts of your children, by listening to this Sunday’s Gospel. The Gospel is paraphrased for younger children and read for older children, followed by engaging questions to help us think about what we’ve heard.
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At the Intersection: Thinking Orthodox - The Orthodox Phronema
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Now that we’ve discussed the two major expressions of the Western phronema (episode 122), Dn. Michael returns to the Orthodox phronema to compare and contrast it. If we are going to acquire it, we need to know what we’re looking for. In this episode he discusses the five main attributes of an Orthodox phronema.…
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Fr. Evan Armatas - Practical Steps: Now What?
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In his closing talk, Fr. Evan discusses strategies related to light, love, and life, and practical steps for living in union with one another.
Ephesians 5:25-33Luke 9:44-50
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In A Certain Kingdom: Ilya Muromets and Batu Khan
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Ilya Muromets's fateful words to Vladimir prove true. A massive army led by the terrifying Batu-Khan approaches Kiev, intent on destroying it and feasting in its streets. Vladimir, in his terror, agrees to let the Tatars into the city, in return for his life.But Ilya Muromets will have none of it. He attacks the army on his own, and almost defeats …
Ilya Muromets's fateful words to Vladimir prove true. A massive army led by the terrifying Batu-Khan approaches Kiev, intent on destroying it and feasting in its streets. Vladimir, in his terror, agrees to let the Tatars into the city, in return for his life.But Ilya Muromets will have none of it. He attacks the army on his own, and almost defeats …
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All Saints Homilies: The Value of Discussion
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Fr. Pat preaches from Numbers 32:1-27.
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Daily Orthodox Scriptures: October 21, 2021
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Isaiah 50; Psalm 93:1·15; Proverbs 20:6·10; 2 Thessalonians 3
Ephesians 5:33-6:9Luke 9:49-56By Fr Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Isaiah 50; Psalm 93:1·15; Proverbs 20:6·10; 2 Thessalonians 3By Fr. Alexis Kouti and Ancient Faith Radio
He was born in Palestine to pagan parents who sent him to Alexandria to be educated. There he learned of the Christian faith and was baptized. Hearing of the fame of St Anthony the Great, he met the great "Father of monks," and determined to devote himself to the ascetical life. For the rest of his life he traveled from place to place, engaging in …
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Fr. Gregory and Kh. Frederica Mathewes-Green - Ordering Life in a Disordered World
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Fr. Gregory and Kh. Frederica discuss “truth, light, and love,” how they collide with the “passions,” and what to do about it. She will examine Jesus' Plan: tackling the Big Three (prayer, fasting, almsgiving)… and why they are the Big Three. Finally, Kh. Frederica discusses other scriptural practices: communion, confession, study, fellowship, outr…
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Dr. Philip Mamalakis - Taking the Mystery out of Relationships
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Dr. Mamalakis discusses how we enter into relationships. How much is just instinct and how intentional can we be? What works and what doesn’t work…and why? And… how can our faith serve to help us enter into and sustain healthy friendships and intimate relationships?
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Fr. James Coles - Renewing Truth, Life, and Love in Our Own Hearts as a Response to These Times
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The divisive world is inside of me. “The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either... but right through every human heart and through all human hearts.” - Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Fr. James will discuss what the Scriptures and the Fathers say about healing the divided human hea…
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Fr. Timothy Hojnicki - The Divine Solution to Conflict
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Fr. Timothy lays out the foundation of God’s plan for a political system… how did we devolve from that? How is society in general so fractured because of it? In his session, he will contrast these thoughts with the Orthodox Christian ideal of Unity in God and His desired unity with us, using St. Andrei Rublev’s Trinity icon, as the image of that de…
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Fr. Evan Armatas - Origins and Transformation
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Understanding the origins of division and union. Overcoming division with a 3-step process of transformation in Christ.
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Sirach, Meech, and Teens: Honor and Dishonor: Part 2
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This week, Meech and Teens finish their discussion on what Sirach has to say about honor and dishonor.
"Today, a tear coming from a heart that battles heavy addictions is as rare as the myrrh from a streaming icon. We are blessed to see and witness both at the mission." Fr. NicolaieBy St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio
"Today, a tear coming from a heart that battles heavy addictions is as rare as the myrrh from a streaming icon. We are blessed to see and witness both at the mission." Fr. Nicolaie
Are you happy with the world you live in? Do you wish you could change it, but feel unsure how to do that? Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a live conversation on what you can actually do to change your world.
Fr. Thomas broadcasts live from the joint meeting of the Holy Synod of Bishops and Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America in Cleveland, OH, to discuss with the participants how the Church, bishops, clergy, and laity work together to make decisions and chart a path forward together in council.…
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Ancient Faith Today Live: The Church Working in Council
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Fr. Thomas broadcasts live from the joint meeting of the Holy Synod of Bishops and Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America in Cleveland, OH, to discuss with the participants how the Church, bishops, clergy, and laity work together to make decisions and chart a path forward together in council.…
"What's more real than a person trying to help someone they love?"Steve and Christian watched the new movie, "Free Guy." And they're joined by Paul Haworth on today's conversation.They discuss personhood, freedom, and the world to come.We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind…
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Pop Culture Coffee Hour: Episode 171: Free Guy
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"What's more real than a person trying to help someone they love?"Steve and Christian watched the new movie, "Free Guy." And they're joined by Paul Haworth on today's conversation.They discuss personhood, freedom, and the world to come.We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind…
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Daily Orthodox Scriptures: October 20, 2021
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Isaiah 49; Psalm 92; Proverbs 20:1·5; 2 Thessalonians 2
Ephesians 5:25-33Luke 9:44-50By Fr Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Isaiah 49; Psalm 92; Proverbs 20:1·5; 2 Thessalonians 2By Fr. Alexis Kouti and Ancient Faith Radio
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Daily Orthodox Scriptures: October 20, 2021
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St Jonah, Bishop of Manchuria (1925) (October 7 OC)
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Note: St Jonah's commemoration is October 7 on the Old Calendar, which falls on this day of the New Calendar.He was orphaned in Russia at a young age, and, after attending the seminary in his home town of Kaluga, was tonsured as a monk at Optina Monastery. He was later ordained a priest, and taught in Kazan. In his thirtieth year (1918) the Bolshev…
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Saint of the Day: St Jonah, Bishop of Manchuria (1925) (October 7 OC)
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Note: St Jonah's commemoration is October 7 on the Old Calendar, which falls on this day of the New Calendar.He was orphaned in Russia at a young age, and, after attending the seminary in his home town of Kaluga, was tonsured as a monk at Optina Monastery. He was later ordained a priest, and taught in Kazan. In his thirtieth year (1918) the Bolshev…
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Susan Zacharia-Sanders on the practical and emotional dimensions of suicide that families face when a loved one is considering taking their life.
How many times have we looked back on the good ol’ days, the time before the Bug? To many, the days ahead look dark; temptations abound. We are sorely tempted by doom. What shall we do?
Ephesians 5:20-26Luke 9:23-27
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Daily Orthodox Scriptures: October 19, 2021
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Ephesians 5:20-26Luke 9:23-27By Fr Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Daily Orthodox Scriptures: October 19, 2021
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Isaiah 48; Psalm 91; Proverbs 19:25·29; 2 Thessalonians 1By Fr. Alexis Kouti and Ancient Faith Radio
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Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt (1908).
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"Saint John of Kronstadt was a married priest, who lived with his wife in virginity. Through his untiring labours in his priestly duties and love for the poor and sinners, he was granted by our Lord great gifts of clairvoyance and miracle-working, to such a degree that in the last years of his life miracles of healings — both of body and of soul — …
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Saint of the Day: Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt (1908).
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"Saint John of Kronstadt was a married priest, who lived with his wife in virginity. Through his untiring labours in his priestly duties and love for the poor and sinners, he was granted by our Lord great gifts of clairvoyance and miracle-working, to such a degree that in the last years of his life miracles of healings — both of body and of soul — …
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Search the Scriptures Live: Are These The End Times? PT. 2
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As we continue our discussion about the end times, we will consider why such controversy has developed in the Church regarding the COVID vaccine. Is it possible that the vaccine is the Mark of the Beast or a precursor to it? We will answer that question by a careful analysis of the relevant passages in the Book of Revelation as well as consulting t…
As we continue our discussion about the end times, we will consider why such controversy has developed in the Church regarding the COVID vaccine. Is it possible that the vaccine is the Mark of the Beast or a precursor to it? We will answer that question by a careful analysis of the relevant passages in the Book of Revelation as well as consulting t…
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Eastern Christian Insights: Beautiful Icons Bear Good Fruit
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Icons certainly beautify the church, but not simply in the conventional sense of being aesthetically pleasing. Instead, they manifest visually that the Son of God has called and enabled us to become His beautiful living icons. They show that the Savior has made us participants by grace in His deified humanity so that we may shine brightly with the …
Icons certainly beautify the church, but not simply in the conventional sense of being aesthetically pleasing. Instead, they manifest visually that the Son of God has called and enabled us to become His beautiful living icons. They show that the Savior has made us participants by grace in His deified humanity so that we may shine brightly with the …
