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Town Hall
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Stuart and I find common ground on more occasions than might be obvious from some of our exchanges. This is one. With many years involvement in drafting mass casualty disaster plans, I find myself agreeing fully with him on this matter. Clergy of al
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Old-Ritualists Forum
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This sounds incredible! I have to admit that, in reading the menu, I was fascinated while imagining what was going to be served under the heading 'Russian Team Room' - anticipating an extraordinarily macho (whatever the Russian equivalent is - Alex
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Parish Life & Evangelization
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I'm with Neil on the topic of the Maronite Monks. They were discussed at some length a few years ago elsewhere. Certainly since then they seem to have a very nice new website The Maronite Monks of Adoration I am concerned though - perhaps thi
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Town Hall
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As Bob said, we do try to keep on top of it but the lifting of restrictions has to be done manually. New members who post frequently are generally noticed because their posts keep showing up in the approval queue. Although we try to keep an eye out f
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Food - Recipes
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Originally Posted By: AliceLOL!! You may have asked the wrong person! I *hate* it and will never drink it! It tastes and looks like mud. (a bit of trivia: it used to be called 'Turkish coffee' in Greece!) I'm not a coffee fan, though I drink it
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Food - Recipes
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Originally Posted By: SlavipodvizhnikRussian Coffee 2 ounces vodka 1 ounce Kahlua 1 teaspoon amaretto almond liqueur 5 ounces hot espresso 2 teaspoons sugar Pour all into a glass holding a silver spoon, mix, and garnish with sour cream. Better tha
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Old-Ritualists Forum
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Wonderful set of photos, Tom. Thank you. Many years, Neil
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Icons & Iconography
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Nataly, Thanks very much. Fascinating and beautiful. I've copied this to the Old Ritualist forum also. Many years, Neil
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Old-Ritualists Forum
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Nataly posted this recently in the Iconography forum - I thought I'd bring a copy here for anyone who may not have seen it there. Originally Posted By: Nataly"The Spiritual Alphabet". Old-Believer Hand-Drawn Pictures (Lubok) A rarest colle
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Icons & Iconography
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Tom just posted this in the Old Ritualist Forum: Originally Posted By: Polish AmericanIlluminating the rich tradition of religious icons in Russian Christianity, this exhibition covered the great importance of metal cast icons in pre-Soviet Russia.
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Old-Ritualists Forum
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Beautiful! Thanks again, Tom. I'm going to link this in the Icon forum, lest anyone who doesn't regularly read this one not see it. Many years, Neil
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Faith & Theology
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Originally Posted By: SlavophileJust a few thoughts on this question, written as I sat in Edinburgh airport, having served Liturgy, then enjoyed lunch with two members of this forum: http://priestofthechurch.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/true-to-traditio
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Eparchial & Parish Events
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Stunning and beautiful, David! I love these photo compilations that ACROD does, the temples are manificent and the reverence is awesome! Thank you for posting the link. Many years, Neil
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Food - Recipes
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With that recipe from Alexandr ?? Oh indeed it is over
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Church News
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Ed, Thanks very much for the great details and the photo - especially the one of yourself, my friend Prayers for our Orthodox brethren in China, that they may soon be allowed to once again openly practice their faith. Many years, Neil
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Parish Life & Evangelization
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Jaya, I'm open to correction, but I can't get excited about the Maronite monastery in Petersham which Anne suggested. Although it belongs to the Maronite eparchy, it's a curious hybrid, with all of the monks being Latins. A former member here, John
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Prayer
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Eternal memory. May his family and friends receive comfort and support as they grieve his passing
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Prayer
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John entered into eternal rest early Monday morning. With the souls of the righteous, give rest, O Lord, to the soul of Your servant, John, and, knowing his many years of devoted service to Your Church and its people, lead him to a place of light,
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Prayer
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Prayers for Chaldean's co-worker, that he receive the grace necessary to lead him to the Lord and salvation.
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Prayer
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As Rose has already said, that was a beautiful and powerful homily. May the memory of Kevin and that of Maureen, the victim of the tragic auto accident, be eternal, and may the Lord give comfort to their families. May those responsible for their de
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Prayer
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Prayers that your physical discomfort and automotive troubles are both resolved.
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Photo Gallery
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Very, very nice! Thank you, Mary Louise. Many years, Neil
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The Christian East & West
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Christ is risen! Originally Posted By: UtroqueIndeed, He is Risen! Honestly, brother, does this stuff matter anymore? The Donation is an acknowledge forgery that was thought authentic over a thousand years ago, and was used at the time mainly to jus
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The Christian East & West
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Quote:The current Bishop of Rome and the Patriarch of Constantinople are trying to forge a new relationship, based not on forgeries, but on the way things are, and might even entertain visions of the way things could be in God's Holy Church. Yes, th
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The Christian East & West
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Indeed, He is Risen! Honestly, brother, does this stuff matter anymore? The Donation is an acknowledge forgery that was thought authentic over a thousand years ago, and was used at the time mainly to justify an extension of the temporal power of the
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