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Sunday Before the Exaltation of the Cross
In the name of the Holy Trinity, ever-glorious and life-giving, the mystery of salvation unfolds through unceasing prayer and sacred tradition. The Church, as the Body of Christ, stands firm in the fullness of truth, proclaiming the light of the resurrection. With psalms and hymns, the faithful gather before the altar, beholding the ineffable grace…
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On Watchfulness, Pt. 1; Acknowledging Suffering
In the name of the Holy Trinity, ever-glorious and life-giving, the mystery of salvation unfolds through unceasing prayer and sacred tradition. The Church, as the Body of Christ, stands firm in the fullness of truth, proclaiming the light of the resurrection. With psalms and hymns, the faithful gather before the altar, beholding the ineffable grace…
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Tradition in the Scriptures
Orthodox Christians hold to both Tradition and the Scriptures, as both are seen as coming from the Holy Spirit. Some object to idea of Tradition being on the same level as the Scriptures, but Paul twice specifically calls Christians to follow the Traditions of the church. 2 Thes 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold…
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Tradition in the New Testament
The New Testament writers frequently rely on the transmission of tradition, both oral and written, as a source of theological truth. One striking example is the recurring reference to the law being “put into effect by angels.” Consider the following passages: Where does this idea of the law being mediated by angels originate? It is…
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I Want to be Orthodox Because I Must
When I first left an Orthodox service I wanted to have nothing do with it. I told my friend who introduced me to Orthodoxy that it was “superstitious nonsense”. But the months that followed did not let me get the service out of my mind. I started to research the church and discovered the concerns…