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Hello. I just wanted to introduce myself. I have a feeling I will have a lot of questions and it always seems more polite to make an introduction before jumping in. My name is Marcella. My husband and I and our 5 children recently left the Orthodox Church, the OCA in particular, and have entered the Catholic Church in the Ruthenian Rite.
This has been a long journey for us. I looked into Catholicism before converting to Orthodoxy at 19. My husband joined the Orthodox Church with his family at the age of 14. His father is an Antiochian priest. It has been 4 years now of prayer and study and more than a little agonizing over the decision for us as a family to convert. But we have made the leap and are very happy for it.
I look forward to getting to know everyone. I have much to learn, particularly in regards to the difference between the Eastern and Latin rites.
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Welcome to the forum Marcella.
In Christ,
Alice, Moderator
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Welcome to the Forum.
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Hello Marcella,
Welcome!
It looks like you have traveled a long road. I look forward to those questions and the answers they bring.
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Welcome! We'd love to hear your story!
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Welcome! 
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Welcome, fellow Georgian! Do you attend Epiphany Byzantine Catholic Church in Roswell now?
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Welcome, fellow Georgian! Do you attend Epiphany Byzantine Catholic Church in Roswell now?
Alexis Why, yes, I do! Are you there as well?
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Thank you all for the warm welcome!
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YEAH, someone else from our neck of the woods.  If you are ever in B'ham come visit us at St. George. OH, WELCOME!
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No, Marcella, but I've been there once. I'm actually Roman Catholic, not Byzantine. I private messaged you to explain more!
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Slava Isusu Christu!
Slava na Viki!
Welcome Marcella! Since you joined the Ruthenian Church, you might want to practice the greeting I gave above. In case you did not know it means "Glory Be to Jesus Christ! " and the second line is the response--"Glory Be Forever!"
I hope you have lots of fun on the forum and never, ever, be afraid to ask questions. It may seem silly to you, but there will be someone who will be very happy to answer it for you. We're all in this together!
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No, Marcella, but I've been there once. I'm actually Roman Catholic, not Byzantine. I private messaged you to explain more!
Alexis And you should come join us more often there, boy!
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