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by Agios_Irineos
Tue 23 September 2014 9:21 am
Forum: Intra-TOC Discussions
Topic: The Challenge of the True Orthodox in North America
Replies: 7
Views: 116

Re: The Challenge of the True Orthodox in North America

When I speak of forums, I mean, in a general sense, any place that the True Orthodox may gather online.

by Agios_Irineos
Mon 22 September 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Intra-TOC Discussions
Topic: The Challenge of the True Orthodox in North America
Replies: 7
Views: 116

The Challenge of the True Orthodox in North America

At the request of a moderator, I am posting this short paper I wrote recently. It struck me that we spend so much time trying to convince the world orthodox that they are wrong and we are right, that we may be overlooking the most ripe opportunities to spread the true faith. The document can be acce...
by Agios_Irineos
Mon 1 September 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: Inquiring into Orthodoxy
Topic: inquirer here also
Replies: 6
Views: 3836

Re: inquirer here also

By all means research, study and ask questions.

But don't forget prayer. Finding the true faith is not an intellectual exercise, but one of the soul.

by Agios_Irineos
Tue 25 February 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: Theology and Tradition
Topic: Patristic quotes on repentance and humility
Replies: 14
Views: 30084

Re: Patristic quotes on repentance and humility

“Do not become a disciple of one who praises himself, in case you learn pride instead of humility.” “Unless a man gives himself entirely to the Cross, in a spirit of humility and self-abasement; unless he casts himself down to be trampled underfoot by all and despised, accepting injustice, contempt...
by Agios_Irineos
Fri 14 February 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: True Orthodox Christian Churches
Topic: Synod of the Patristic Calendar of the Church of Hellas (GOC-A)
Replies: 58
Views: 60540

Re: Synod of the Patristic Calendar of the GOC Church of Hel

Suaiden wrote:
seekermark66 wrote:
Maria wrote:

Welcome to E Cafe!

Did you travel to Greece to be tonsured?

Ecuador by Metropolitan Chrysostomos. But I'd love to visit Greece next!

Dear Mark- congratulations on your tonsuring. When were you elevated to reader?

Thank you, it was very humbling.

I was elevated last Sunday in Quito.

by Agios_Irineos
Fri 14 February 2014 7:59 am
Forum: True Orthodox Christian Churches
Topic: Synod of the Patristic Calendar of the Church of Hellas (GOC-A)
Replies: 58
Views: 60540

Re: Synod of the Patristic Calendar of the GOC Church of Hel

Maria wrote:

Welcome to E Cafe!

Did you travel to Greece to be tonsured?

Ecuador by Metropolitan Chrysostomos. But I'd love to visit Greece next!

by Agios_Irineos
Fri 14 February 2014 1:05 am
Forum: True Orthodox Christian Churches
Topic: Synod of the Patristic Calendar of the Church of Hellas (GOC-A)
Replies: 58
Views: 60540

Re: Synod of the Patristic Calendar of the GOC Church of Hel

Thank you for starting this thread, Maria. I have recently been tonsured as a reader in this jurisdiction.