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November 20, 2016 By Fr. John A. Peck

The Nativity Fast & The Orthodox Tradition

We are into the Nativity Fast. For us, the Nativity Fast serves to refresh the last part of the year – mystically renewing our spiritual unity with God and preparing us for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ. St. Leo the Great wrote: “Four periods [of the year] have been set aside as times of … [Read more...]

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November 12, 2016 By Fr. John A. Peck

“Messianic Christians”: A Feeble Attempt at Restoring Ancient Christianity

by Abbot Tryphon The "Messianic Christians" are a heretical group whose claim of reestablishing ancient "Jewish Christianity", is a denial of the Orthodox Church's claim to be the very Church founded by Christ Himself. These people are simply attempting to reestablish a Church that has already … [Read more...]

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November 6, 2016 By Fr. John A. Peck

Therapeutic Medicine

The Medicine found within the Holy Orthodox Church by Abbot Tryphon One medicine for the heart found within the Orthodox Church, is the use of a "Prayer Rule." This "Rule" is of the utmost importance, for the Prayer Rule helps develop the discipline we all need to progress spiritually. It is one … [Read more...]

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