An anecdote and a parable of sorts....

Schultz · Post by **Schultz** » Mon 27 September 2004 11:30 am

Aristokles wrote:
He wasn't a "heretic " in A.D. 325 and Mor Phil is correct!

Demetri

well, of course, he's right, but you don't have to remind him! next thing you know, he'll be calling himself Pope Phil or something. ';)

Natasha · Post by **Natasha** » Mon 27 September 2004 4:05 pm

Quote: "I am not sure how long it has been, but I had been told this long before I became Orthodox. No one is named after the Theotokos or Christ unlike in Mexico where Jesus and Maria are some of the top names for children. Most Marias baptized in to the Russian Orthodox Church are named after Mary of Egypt or one of the other Holy Maidens rather than the Mother of God."

I have always believed this to be true as well...anyone else?

Miriam · Post by **Miriam** » Mon 27 September 2004 7:26 pm

Gotta be the best laugh I've had in years!
It's the end of the day and I'm still giggling ...heeheehee

Mira