The Saint Euphrosynos Cafe

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If we say we do not know whether the saints are alive or dead, does that not bring us awfully close to believeing in no after life? I have no trouble with asking the prayers of the saints, and yes, they do save us by their prayers. The equivelent would be asking a brother or ...

I think much of the publishing work from Dormition skete and Holy Apostles Convent can be said to be fully Orthodox (at least, from their major offerings such as the NT, Lives, etc).

As far as their iconography . . . Because of the spiritual nature of writing icons, can one who is said to be in ...

According to the Dormition Skete website, they find themselves "temporarily independent." Can any Orthodox body be <i>independent</i> from the One Catholic Church of Christ?

Strange. He does, however, seem to have churches in Bulgaria, aka the True Orthodox Church of Bulgaria.

On Abp Gregory's website trueorthodoxy.org, he puts forth many accusations against various groups. Many of these things, if true, are extremely disturbing. I take no sides here, because I understand little of the politics within the Russian Church. But how can one respond to the charge against ROAC ...

Thank you, Kollyvas. The Romanian Episcopate parish is closest to me, so I will visit there and see it for myself. Is there somewhere I could learn more about +Bishop Tikohn? I think that I am most concerned about whether the OCA, Antiochians, or other big jurisdictions will impede my salvation and ...

Ultra_Sinful, alas, I would indeed go to the ROCiE if I could, if only just to visit, but alas, the one nearest me is almost 80 miles from my home. I know of many who drive long distances to attend the parish of their choice, but it is not really an option for me financially at this time. With God's ...

Joasia, thank you for the good advice. You are absolutely right. I became convinced of Orthodoxy in 2003--almost three years ago now. I believe with all my heart that the Orthodox Faith is correct in every respect. And now that I am coming to the point of enrolling as a catechumen, I am getting ...