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The Kliros
Jump to new posts Can Anyone Recommend Training CDs for a Chanter? by MariyaNJ @ 50 minutes 10 seconds ago

Dear brothers and sisters, I have been a church choir member for years now, but I have never had any vocal technique training. Lessons in my area cost $65.00 per lesson and up, and the teachers want to teach every week. My voice range is soprano/a
Faith & Theology
Re: Saint by StuartK @ Today at 05:55 PM

Quote:so to be canonized to don't have to be a Confirmed Catholic only Catholic in your heart? Are you trying to say the Orthodox aren't Catholic? Because, good Catholic that I am, I will take issue with you on that assertion. The Church is One, C
Prayer
Jump to new posts Re: Prayers for my departed sister Cheryl by Communion of Saints @ Today at 05:55 PM

Amen. I am so sorry to hear this.
Town Hall
I guess Their Graces stand in opposition, and for once, I find myself in full agreement with them.
Faith & Theology
Re: Byzantine Kiss of Peace by StuartK @ Today at 05:51 PM

It is also important to note that the Eucharist is the Mystery of love and of unity, and the Liturgy itself informs us that love of our brethren and unity of faith are essential preconditions for receiving the Body and Blood of Christ: "Let us
Vespers, Matins & the Divine Liturgy
MariyaNJ: Welcome to the forum!! Bob Moderator
Parish Life & Evangelization
Jump to new posts Re: Byzantine Hungarian Parishes - US by orthodoxsinner2 @ Today at 10:58 AM

Hi, I was wondering if there are any pictures of the interior of Holy Cross on E 82nd St. I use to go to parties in their hall all the time as a kid but never been inside the Church. I was baptized down the block at St Stephen's of Hungary but grew
The Christian East & West
Re: Mass intentions by StuartK @ Today at 09:38 AM

Thank you, Neil. When you have a situation in which families have one cousin who is a Greek Catholic priest and another an Orthodox bishop, or where one brother is an Orthodox priest and the other a Greek Catholic reader, or where Aunt Mary is Greek
Food - Recipes
Re: SOUPS by Penthaetria @ Today at 08:47 AM

Absolutely add kielbasa outside the Fast! And leeks are a good choice, as well, but I was going for common ingredients -- things I always have in the house.
Prayer
Re: prayers for clarity of mind by Irish Melkite @ Today at 03:20 AM

Prayers for our dear brother and friend, Ed, that his spiritual journey be blessed and that his decision regarding his translation to Holy Orthodoxy be spiritually fulfilling and bring him peace of mind, heart, and soul. Prayers also for Ed and his
Prayer
Re: Kelli's surgery by Irish Melkite @ Today at 03:13 AM

Prayers for Kelli, that the Unmercenary Physicians, the Sainted Cosmas and Damian, guide her surgeons in their care of her and that she be restored to health and be granted many years. Prayers also for her mother, Debbie, that she be granted peace of
Vespers, Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Jump to new posts Re: Celebrating the Divine Liturgy "facing the people" by sielos ilgesys @ Yesterday at 10:00 PM

Ay! Dios mio! Que tonteria. Que asqueroso. Que locura.
Town Hall
Re: "can I change rite & be married priest" by Tamiian @ Yesterday at 07:26 PM

It is certainly easier to become Orthodox
Vespers, Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Jump to new posts Re: Catholic Diptychs by newyorkcatholic @ Yesterday at 02:07 PM

Originally Posted By: JBenedictAs was pointed out on the forum back in 2004, the Roman Canon also says "Et pro omnibus orthodoxis, atque catholicae et apostolicae fidei cultoribus," although the word is not translated "orthodox"
Vespers, Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Jump to new posts Re: What are "Zions"? by Edward Yong @ Yesterday at 12:25 PM

waaait. artophoria for unconsecrated prosphora yes, but why on earth would they be for the Holt Gifts? why would deacons carry the Holy Gifts as a mere ornament?
Vespers, Matins & the Divine Liturgy
Jump to new posts Re: ARMENIAN DEACONESSES by danman916 @ Yesterday at 12:08 PM

Does anyone know if the rite of ordination of a deaconess by Cheirotoneia is on video anywhere out there (youtube or elsewhere?)
Town Hall
Frankly, I posted this same article with my comments over on oc.net. I was really saddened to see the many stupid comments that were posted there and the real lack of Christian insight by many. For the life of me, how one can attempt to rationalize
Icons & Iconography
Jump to new posts Admin- File Manager by Deacon El @ Yesterday at 09:34 AM

Admin, Glory to Jesus Christ! Would you please enable the File Manager option for me under Icons & Iconography posts? I would like to include a .doc file in a post. Thanks, Deacon El
Prayer
Re: Thanksgiving and Guidance by Alice @ Yesterday at 08:51 AM

My humble prayers, dear brother in Christ, that all will work out smoothly for your family. As for your impending bundle of joy, 'mazeltov' and as we say in Greek: 'E ora e kali!' (may that time be good and blessed) Alice
Church News
Patriarch Twal Visits Kehilla in Jerusalem by Tomassus @ Yesterday at 06:00 AM

Patriarch Twal Visits Kehilla in Jerusalem Profanation of Greek-Orthodox Monastery Decried http://www.zenit.org/article-34273?l=english ROME, FEB. 9, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Last Saturday for the first time since he became Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem,
Faith & Theology
Do you love God? by Shin @ Yesterday at 05:39 AM

from Pope St. Gregory the Great Quote:'If any one of you should be asked if he loved God, he would answer with entire confidence and complete conviction, "I do." But you heard at the beginning of the reading what Truth said: "If an
Food - Recipes
Re: Candied Kielbasa by Shin @ Yesterday at 04:54 AM

:L
Prayer
Re: Thanksgiving for my daughter's surgery and healing by Irish Melkite @ Yesterday at 03:14 AM

Prayers for MaryLouise's daughter, that the implant surgery be fully successful and that it contribute to an increased quality of life for her.
Church News
Re: Army Chaplains Prohibited from Reading Letter on HHS Ruling by Thomas the Seeker @ Yesterday at 12:04 AM

Originally Posted By: theophanSounds like the Army Chief of Chaplains needs to be demoted and/or removed from his post for violating the First Amendment that he is sworn to uphold as are the rest of the members of the Armed Forces. Bob Or to face
Faith & Theology
Re: Philokalia by Penthaetria @ 02/09/12 10:53 PM

It's also available for the Amazon Kindle for only 99 cents! What a bargain!
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