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Lucian Hodoboc
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Orthodox novels
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by Lucian Hodoboc » Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:02 am
Can you recommend me any novels that are somehow related to Orthodoxy? I enjoy reading literature and I am particularly fond of Christian novels, but so far I have found mostly fiction based on or related to Evangelical and Catholic Christianity.
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Lucian Hodoboc
Can you recommend me any novels that are somehow related to Orthodoxy? I enjoy reading literature and I am particularly fond of Christian novels, but so far I have found mostly fiction based on or related to Evangelical and Catholic Christianity.
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BodyAndBlood
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Re: Orthodox novels
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by BodyAndBlood » Sat Apr 27, 2019 5:44 pm
You will be hard pressed to find such books in Orthodoxy. Orthodoxy deals in reality and does not base encouragement of the faith through contrived stories of hypotheticals . Orthodoxy knows , one cannot suppose anything concerning response to unforeseen events. St. Peter doubted what Jesus told him about himself, until confronted by the test which could have resulted in death. This is why what Jesus spoke of Peter, concerning his denial of knowing Jesus- is so important to understand. We cannot suppose anything about ourselves and God knows us better than we know ourselves. It is best to read up on the saints and their experiences . They are what is truly life affirming. And pray we live up to the tests , however they present themselves.
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You will be hard pressed to find such books in Orthodoxy. Orthodoxy deals in reality and does not base encouragement of the faith through contrived stories of hypotheticals . Orthodoxy knows , one cannot suppose anything concerning response to unforeseen events. St. Peter doubted what Jesus told him about himself, until confronted by the test which could have resulted in death. This is why what Jesus spoke of Peter, concerning his denial of knowing Jesus- is so important to understand. We cannot suppose anything about ourselves and God knows us better than we know ourselves. It is best to read up on the saints and their experiences . They are what is truly life affirming. And pray we live up to the tests , however they present themselves.
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Orthodox people in Tadjikistan need help
Hello Friends!
Most of people in Tadjikistan are Muslims, as in the surrounding countries.
Both Muslims and Orthodox mostly are below the poverty line.
Our Dushanbe diocese of Russian Orthodox Church is trying to help all people, who come for help...
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Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:05 am
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Who is your favorite Orthodox saint?
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Besides the blessed Theotokos, do you have a favorite Orthodox saint? Or a patron saint for which you have a particular devotion? :Search:
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I still have a great deal to learn about the saints.
I did watch a video about the life of Saint Porphyrios titled With the Eyes of the Soul which I found quite good:
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Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:00 am
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Russian orthodox item
Hello and God bless !!! I have this item for a long time and I want to know much more about it. It is silver and have some marks for that..75 m / 45 ..56.6 grams and it seem is carved in moonstone or mother of pearl.
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Last post by Cotoroanta
Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:21 pm
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Orthodox Church and practices
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Dear Orthodox forum,
I believe that the Orthodox Church is the true church founded by Jesus and the apostles. I believe that Jesus Christ is in the Eucharist. That Baptism is essential to salvation. Faith and Works are important. I have...
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Are you an ex- Protestant or something who converted to Orthodoxy? To me that is what it sounds like, or are you maintaining your label Protestant and want to convert other Protestants to the Orthodox practices?
Either way,I applaud your heartfelt...
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Last post by BodyAndBlood
Sat Apr 27, 2019 5:30 pm
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Marriage between Eastern and Oriental Orthodox
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Hi,
I am not one to normally post in forums, but I have been running into some issues with my wedding ceremony planning. I am of Armenian decent and my fiance is of Serbian, both Orthodox. Both our families are very proud of our cultures and where...
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I've heard of people in cases like this just have two ceremonies. It satisfies both sides of the isle, so to speak. Have you considered that? If your wedding hasn't happened yet, that is.
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Thu Oct 04, 2018 10:41 am
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