by Abbot TryphonThe necessity of a pastor's freedom to preachThe adoption of the Johnson Amendment in 1954 was the moment the Internal Revenue Service was given the power to dictate what could and could not be preached from American pulpits. With the threat of fines, or even losing tax exempt status … [Read more...]
The Pulpit Is Responsible
If you ever wondered who is responsible for the moral decay, corruption and lack of discrimination in our day, it belongs firmly - FIRMLY - to those who are called to preach. The preachers are wholly responsible for the moral decline in our society. Brethren, our preaching will bear its legitimate … [Read more...]
The Place For Preaching: Part 5 – The Lectern
by Fr. John A. PeckThe final installment of our five part series. A Short History of the Liturgical Location for Preaching: The Ambo, the Pulpit and the Lectern.You can read from the beginning by clicking HERE.The Lectern (Analogion) The Lectern (from the Latin lectus, past participle of legere, … [Read more...]
