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Monthly Archives: October 2015
The Commemoration of the Great Earthquake at Constantinople and St. Demetrius
One may well wonder why we are commemorating this particular earthquake. After all, there have been many earthquakes, as well as other natural disasters in human history – so why commemorate this one? This earthquake in Constantinople took place in 740 AD. … Continue reading
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The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke
St. Luke is the author of one of the Gospels, the others being Matthew, Mark and John. When we hear the word “Gospel” we understand it to be one of these four books and this is true in a sense. But our … Continue reading
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The Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787 AD)
Reading about this church council is interesting in itself, and can also teach us so much about the Orthodox understanding of the church and it’s attitude toward the material world. During the reign of Emperor Leo the Third and his son Constantine … Continue reading
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Saint Innocent of Alaska (1797-1817) and Saint Thomas the Apostle (72 AD): Two Great Missionaries
The Orthodox Church has been a missionary church right from the beginning. Before Jesus Christ ascended into heaven He said to his apostles “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the … Continue reading
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