Catechumen Classes Beginning
For those who have attended our New Member Class, and are ready to begin serious preparation for entrance into the Church, our series of catechumen classes is starting up! Our classes for catechumens will begin again on Saturday, July 31st at 11 am. Catechumen classes at St. George Church are typically are held on the 2nd and fourth Saturday of the month, and are for those interested in learning about the Orthodox Christian faith and preparing for entrance into the Orthodox Church. Though forgotten by many Christian 'churches' today, the period of instruction and formation preparing new members for Christian life - traditionally called ...
New Member Class – Starting Anew
Inquirers, those seeking membership in the Orthodox faith, or those transferring from other parishes are invited to attend our New Member Class. For those interested in more, our series of Catechumen Classes follow the New Member Class, and provide a deeper look at the Scriptures, basic Orthodox Christian doctrine and practices, and spiritual life. The next New Member Class will take place on Saturday, August 7th at 11 am. This class is the introductory class for entrance into the Church and contains much information about, What the Gospel is (and what it isn't); What the Church is; Beliefs of Christians; Practices of Christians; Benefits of Membership; Expectations ...
The Orthodox World-View
By Hieromonk Seraphim Rose Born Eugene Dennis Rose in 1934, Fr. Seraphim, was a hieromonk (monastic priest) of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia in the United States, whose writings have helped spread Orthodox Christianity throughout modern America and the West. They have also been widely read in Russia. He died in 1982. Although not formally canonized, he is venerated by some Orthodox Christians as a saint in iconography, liturgy, and prayer. He spent virtually his entire life in his native California, but his conversion from agnosticism to Russian Orthodoxy, his writing and his embrace of the monastic life ...
Time and Eternity in Orthodox Worship
By: Dr. Jane M. deVyver These few words ore offered to help people in general to have a better understanding of what Orthodox liturgical practices are supposed to convey and why. In particular, comments are directed towards Orthodox cantors, singers and choir directors to help guide them in accurately fulfilling their roles in Divine Services and to resist the contemporary spread of innovative liturgical practices that undermine the fullness of what Orthodox Worship should be all about. Standing in Two Worlds As soon as we step into an Orthodox church, we are stepping into another ...
Digital Natives Embrace Ancient Church
Twentysomethings captivated by Orthodoxy Tim Flinders will graduate from Grand Valley State University next month. Raised Lutheran, he also explored fundamentalist Baptism, Roman Catholicism and even Messianic Judaism before converting to Orthodox Christianity this year. “Orthodoxy has completely transformed me already,” he said. “I feel like the first time in my life I’m growing spiritually.” Flinders, 22, like many other young people converting to Eastern Orthodoxy, was looking for authenticity and historical accuracy in his Christian faith. “I had so many different questions that needed to be answered,” said Flinders, who added he wrestled with the many divisions ...
Miracles of St. George…to Muslims!
This great little article shows that the saints love everyone, and help all. Even among Muslims, who don't even have saints, the knowledge that the Christian saint, the Greatmartyr George of Lydda, helps those who ask him, brings thousands to ask his aid and intercession. And he responds swiftly to help them. How much more will he aid and protect those fellow disciples of Jesus Christ who call upon him in faith, asking for his powerful intercession before God, and granting the gifts of healing and more through his prayers! The Monastery of St. George Koudounas This historic Monastery of Saint ...
Expiation, Blood & Atonement
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Senior Editor of Touchstone Magazine, and archpriest of All Saints Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL, Fr. Patrick is, perhaps, the most erudite writer in the Orthodox Church in North America today. This article, one of his Pastoral Ponderings, was published by Orthodoxtoday.org. Among the biblical concepts supporting St. Paul’s theology of atonement, one of the most important, surely, is that of expiation. What does the Apostle mean when he writes, “God set forth [Jesus Christ] as the expiatory in His blood” (Romans 3:25)? Although this is the only time St. Paul uses the noun hilasterion, I believe that the ...
Education
On the Therapeutic Nature of Orthodoxy
by Fr. John Romanides Some people are convinced that sacred tradition is guarded...
Catechumen Classes Beginning
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New Member Class – Starting Anew
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700 Children Baptized In One Service in Georgia
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General
In The Spirit of St. George: The Vocation of the Christian Warrior
by Fr. Gregory Jensen Troparion of St George As the deliverer of captives and defender of the poor, healer of the infirm and champion of kings, victorious great martyr George intercede with Christ our God for our souls salvation. Our last conversation focused on the macro-level of the Church’s moral witness on matters of war and peace. In... [Read more of this review]
Liturgical Dysfunction?
by Fr. John Breck People will persist in dysfunctional patterns of behavior simply because they’re familiar. A woman who divorces an abusive alcoholic husband will be very likely later on to marry someone with a similar addiction. The “good ol’ boys” will continue to tie one on Saturday nights, even though the Sunday morning... [Read more of this review]
Miracles of St. George…to Muslims!
This great little article shows that the saints love everyone, and help all. Even among Muslims, who don’t even have saints, the knowledge that the Christian saint, the Greatmartyr George of Lydda, helps those who ask him, brings thousands to ask his aid and intercession. And he responds swiftly to help them. How much more will he aid and protect... [Read more of this review]
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Daily Scripture Readings
Friday July 30, 201010th Friday after Pentecost