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Anything that is blessed is holy. The lamb which becomes the Body of our Lord is supremely holy, not because it is holy as set apart to the Lord, but because it IS the Lord Himself. If I bless something I expect it to be treated reverently as bei…
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Lol! I cannot believe that any Byzantine could ever say that her pope is Pope Shenouda. That is just so bizarre and completely wrong on so many levels. :o I did go and check the Wikipedia article you mentioned and it says... The title of Pope, whi…
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Anything blessed is holy. Or does the blessing of the priest mean little? Is it just the same as 'have a nice day'. :) When I bless something I believe that a change takes place. The breads in the basket are set apart for a holy purpose and are ma…
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Sorry? You are checking up what I say on Wikipedia? :) Why do you think Wikipedia is more likely to be accurate than my own experience? I don't mean that in a mean way. But it is a bit like saying, 'I didn't trust my Doctor and when I looked on Wi…
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Well the Orthodox Churches are not in communion with Rome, and do not accept all of the teachings of Roman Catholicism, therefore they are considered defective by Rome. But equally all Christian communities must consider other communities are defec…
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Hezekiel, You are right of course. But I sense that in the next few years we wil start to see more and more civil unrest, and increasing numbers of ordinary people coming out onto the streets to demonstrate against the political class which is gen…
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Lol! The UK does not support the entry of Turkey into the EU. Our political 'masters' would like to see this, but they are doing all they can to destroy our Christian heritage. If you asked most people in the street they do not want Turkey in the E…
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Burning or burying is the correct way to dispose of any holy object that has passed its usefulness for whatever reason. This is not an Egyptian custom, but an Orthodox practice. It is not fitting that anything which has been blessed in the name of…
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This is a very fruitful thread with some very mature answers to an important question. May we all continue to live and serve in accordance with these lessons. Father Peter
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The Wisdom of Sirach falls into a category of scripture that is known as Wisdom. It contains on one level that which is practical advice, and on another level that which is spiritual advice. In regard to the verses you mention. Our Lord does teach …
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There are a great many issues with the Eritrean Orthodox Church. These require extra-ordinary interventions. In the case of Patriarch Antonios, he has been unjustly and illegaly deposed, and so the wider Church is in support of him, and those commu…
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We paused and prayed for people for about 5 minutes this morning in my liturgy. I guess we name well over a hundred, perhaps a hundred and fifty people, including those asking for prayer here. I believe it is most important because the liturgy is e…
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There is a difference between being an autonomous and an autocephalous Church. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is autocephalous. It is its own Church and is separate, in a jurisdictional sense, from the Coptic Church and the See of Alexandria. I am …
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Pope Shenouda is only the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Pope means 'father'. He is not the Pope of any other Orthodox community. He is not a Pope as the Roman Catholic Church understands that term. He is essentially only a senior bishop, THE…
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Then she is very confused. :) Pope Shenouda is the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Patriarch of Alexandria. He has no authority over any of the other Orthodox Patriarchates. The Patriarch of Alexandria was for centuries the patriarch a…
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Dear Bestavros, With best wishes I don't wish to engage in this thread with you. I do not think it would be helpful to you, me or others. You may consider me whatever you wish. My own history online clearly shows where I stand. Father Peter
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I think it would be very beneficial if the ancient hierarchy of the diaconate and minor orders was properly reconstituted, and the canonical disciplines enforced. It would also be very beneficial if the various ranks were only entered into according…
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Pharoah714 there are already at least 2 million Turks living in Germany.
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The last thing Britain and Europe needs is 35-40 million with the legal right to settle anywhere in Europe. This would very quickly result in the Islamic domination of many European countries. Turkey still will not face up to the fact that it kill…
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I am surprised you find vassilios' comments amusing? You at least Zoxasi, ask sensible questions, while his were rather frivoulous? I would urge you not to follow his example. Father Peter
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Once you have done all that you can reasonably do, then leave it in God's hands and make sure you spend time with Him. It is better to spend the 15 minutes before the test in quiet prayer rather than frantic last minute revision. If you do not know …
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May the Lord have mercy on you, JosephGabriel, and grant you His peace. Father Peter
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I have to say that having been following this thread the blame should all rest with the ex-member of the forum, Vassilios. Father Peter
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I don't think anyone has suggested that a person should not work hard at what they have to do. But it was suggested that we should let our spirituality slip so that we can get on with work and school. That is never sensible. Our talent is not doing…
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Bad snow here in Kent too. Everything shut down.
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This Messianic Psalm draws the analogy between the Messiah and Melchizedek, and also speaks of the kingship of the Messiah as well as his priesthood. Psalms 110:1-7 A Psalm of David. (1) The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, unt…
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Melchizedek was also a priest and king.
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Yes, I know. But in relation to the narrow topic of Jewish priesthood it is probably safe. I read about 20 pages and it said nothing outrageous. It is particularly the modern Protestant books I find deficient they are usually more like a self-help…
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If you read from Exodus 28 onwards it describes the institution of the priesthood, and then if you read Leviticus it describes all the service which the priesthood was to conduct. There is an old book which has a chapter on the Jewish priesthood he…
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I agree with all of the advice here. School is never the priority, nor is work later on. Nor even is family. Seek first the Kingdom of God. To put Christ first at all times is the object of our Christian lives. If we are not doing so now then we a…