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The Nicene Creed – Part 2

The Creed as we know it today arose from the short formula used at baptism.  Before Jesus Christ ascended into heaven he said to his disciples “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the … Continue reading

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The Nicene Creed – Part 1

Since these articles began appearing they have focused on the saint or event of any given Sunday or day near that Sunday. However, beginning with this article, they will focus on the Nicene Creed, the most fundamental statement of the Christian faith. … Continue reading

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Saint Nicholas of Japan

Before Christ ascended into heaven he told his disciples “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have … Continue reading

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The Martyrdom of Vladimir, Metropolitan and Hieromartyr of Kiev

The English word martyr comes from a Greek word which means witness. In the secular world the word martyr was used to mean witness but soon the word martyr  came to mean someone who loses his or her life for the … Continue reading

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The Meeting of the Lord

On February 2nd the Church celebrates the Meeting of the Lord, one of the twelve great feasts of the church. Among Western Christians, this feast is known as the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, the feast of the Purification of the … Continue reading

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