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  • [quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6212.msg83050#msg83050 date=1204129230] The use of the term 'pope' by St. Gregory, is for us, a historical point to identify that it was a known term and specific to the Bishop of Alexandria (aka, Archbishop o…
  • [quote author=soldier for scetis link=topic=6294.msg83037#msg83037 date=1204109404] What is exactly is the sin of judging? because it seems any thought that u have is judging, or wen i tell someone off for swearing or something they say why judge me…
  • [quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6212.msg83041#msg83041 date=1204113990] It’s weird how NO ONE provided the real meaning of the word “Pope” the word was given to the Archbishop of Alexandria of the fact that he lead all the archbishops of the…
  • [quote author=Zakhary link=topic=6290.msg82990#msg82990 date=1204076615] I was arguing with this other deacon about whether monks are allowed to cut their beards or not.  I said they are not allowed (I am not saying it is wrong or a sin, just not ap…
  • [quote author=itachi uchiha link=topic=6288.msg82973#msg82973 date=1204074353] [move][glow=red,2,300]Why do we have to pray before we eat?[/glow][/move] [/quote] because with prayer, God blesses what you'll eat.
  • [quote author=PopeKyrillos link=topic=6274.msg82938#msg82938 date=1204066498] mina, your going to drive me insane. In my church the priest is the one who fasts when giving communion to sick people outside church. When washing the vessels, he allows …
  • [quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6274.msg82931#msg82931 date=1204062209] Only one sacrifice in a Canonical day.  In your hypothetical situation it would not be possible. It is rare that there is Divine Liturgy in the early morning relative t…
  • [quote author=CertifiedOrthodox link=topic=6279.msg82933#msg82933 date=1204062838] Hi, I heard that as Orthodox Christians, we do believe that it is the Holy Body of Christ that Catholics partake of during their mass. If this is the case, are we al…
  • [quote author=John_S2000 link=topic=6084.msg82901#msg82901 date=1203981862] Thank you minagir for the category: Other Liturgical & Sacramental Services > Preparation of the Holy Myron It's a great honor for me. Isn't this section mainly for …
  • [quote author=Lost link=topic=6212.msg82707#msg82707 date=1203680081] [quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6212.msg82596#msg82596 date=1203602243] The episcopal rank is broken up into the following:  bishop, archbishop, metropolitan, patriarch, c…
  • [quote author=John_S2000 link=topic=6084.msg82895#msg82895 date=1203975079] You are welcome  :) [/quote] i have a great idea for you. since you keep updating the text than why not do this, add the text here in the text library. http://tasbeha.org/h…
  • [quote author=PopeKyrillos link=topic=6274.msg82880#msg82880 date=1203962662] Oh yes, for christmas if there is a liturgy in the morning of Jan 6 and a liturgy at night, it's ok. Plus you are taking communion on the 7th since it's after midnight. Mi…
  • this would help: Topic: Is it called Mass or Litugry?!?!?!?
  • Guys.....what i have said before is officially right... cuz the only person who said it is "not the truth" couldn't provide us with the truth.
  • [quote author=MeeMz link=topic=6274.msg82861#msg82861 date=1203957372] Is a person allowed to have communion more than once in a day? For example, if there was a liturgy in the morning and at night, would we be allowed to take communion both times?…
  • [quote author=Noosa_1981 link=topic=4421.msg82846#msg82846 date=1203914316] [quote author=minagir link=topic=4421.msg72097#msg72097 date=1181189707] [quote author=copticcross3 link=topic=4421.msg72094#msg72094 date=1181188128] i don't know how else …
  • ilovesaintmark, I am waiting for a response. You said am not saying the truth, than you tell us the truth. I am not going to let this go as the other post.........
  • [quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6255.msg82730#msg82730 date=1203698325] I did read your previous posts, and they prove my point.  I have been there several times for various reasons.  My presence is not to be an inspector. I'm sure you are g…
  • [quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6255.msg82730#msg82730 date=1203698325] I did read your previous posts, and they prove my point.  I have been there several times for various reasons.  My presence is not to be an inspector. A lot of what you…
  • [quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6255.msg82727#msg82727 date=1203696158] My point is that there is a certain temper that is necessary for the diaconate.  Our obligations are to the people and the priesthood.  You show a lot of spunk, and that…
  • [quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6255.msg82727#msg82727 date=1203696158] It's not important. [/quote] what do you mean it's not important. Of course it is. not everyone of our deacons are there everyday, week, or service. let me guess, you d…
  • [quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6255.msg82717#msg82717 date=1203691118] Ophadece, You words are well taken. Minagir, I paid a trip to your parish in follow-up to your previous notations and it was far from your description.  I hate to put…
  • [quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6255.msg82678#msg82678 date=1203644421] How are you able to say that where we have the best deacons in the US.?  What basis are you using?  What measure?  Whose declaration?  Have you traveled to the west coas…
  • [quote author=wfhanna1 link=topic=6247.msg82620#msg82620 date=1203616952] I disagree with the part where it is mentioned that after Communion you should not bow when entering the Altar because the Altar is the Holly of the Holliest no matter what an…
  • will i guess you answered yourself!!!
  • [quote author=Historicalparadox link=topic=6241.msg82501#msg82501 date=1203523845] Thanks a lot for the replies. So in a nutshell you believe that sanctification is a process and justification is a one time event? On the immaculate conception I just…
  • OK.... when i started learning hymns, i learnd from my church deacons, where we have the best deacons in the US. we don't have a muallem, we have many muallemins. most of the teachings were from Ibrahim Ayad original recordings, not new ones, Muall…
  • [quote author=Amoussa01 link=topic=6247.msg82482#msg82482 date=1203485263] I was talking about the bowing. I also have heard this before but not from an authoritative source. Let me ask you another question....Do you kiss abouna's hand after communi…
  • [quote author=Amoussa01 link=topic=6247.msg82479#msg82479 date=1203483983] Minagir, did an authoritative figure of the church tell you that? if so, i would like to know who. Anyway, regarding your situation, maybe you can suggest to abouna to have…
  • [quote author=Meena_Ameen link=topic=6247.msg82475#msg82475 date=1203480411] Thats a good point MinaGir...but...thats like saying once you take communion JUST YOU you can leave the mass because hes already in you [/quote] i didn't say u can leave. …