Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Orthodox Church is composed of several self-governing ecclesial bodies, each geographically and nationally distinct but theologically unified. Each self-governing body, often but not always encompassing a nation, is shepherded by a synod of bishops whose duty, among other things, is to preserve and teach the Apostolic and patristic traditions and related church practices.

2012 – Rev T Shows Pastor I Around

by Generous Orthodoxy on May 16, 2012


Pastor Ian Mavor co-founder of Paradise Kids Australia visits Rev Themi's Orthodox Mission in Sierra Leone. Paradise Kids 4 Africa (PK4A) is a subsidiary of Paradise Kids Australia and a major sponsor of the Orthodox Mission. The charity Paradise Kids for Africa (PK4A) was first established in Australia to help Rev Themi and other missionaries in their calling from God; now with committees all around the world, made up of dedicated Christians in the Orthodox Church and in other Churches, PK4A have set themselves apart by being a total Voluntary organization with no one receiving any remuneration, (not even Brother Themi), by funding his outreach to anyone who will listen and to other missions as directed by Brother Themi.

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Reno Priest’s Final Service Brings a Tireless Career to a Close

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Reno priest's final service brings a tireless career to a close This time, he's leaving for real. Read more on Reno Gazette-Journal Tags: Reno, priest's, tireless

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Eastern Orthodox Christianity: A Western Perspective

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In this reliable and engaging survey, Daniel Clendenin introduces Protestants to Eastern Orthodox history and theology with the hope that the two groups will come to see their traditions as complementary and learn to approach one another with a "hermeneutic of love" that fosters "mutual respect, toleration, and even support." This revised edition includes a [...]

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Saturday Chat: Science, Religion Not Warring Beliefs

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Saturday Chat: Science, religion not warring beliefs Saturday Chat is published the first Saturday of every month in the Life & Science section. There are people who believe in God but don't belong to a particular church, and there are people who are church members who do not necessarily believe in a transcendent or supernatural [...]

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Orthodox Church: 455 Questions and Answers (A Course And

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Good practical information, indexed for easy reference. Orthodox Church: 455 Questions and Answers (A course and comprehensive handbook on the Orthodox Faith. Indexed for easy reference) Tags: questions and answers, Religion Belief, easy reference.orthodox church

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Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia [In Exile]

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Head of Russian Orthodox Church Dies Aged 79

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The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Partiarch Aleksy II, has died. He passed away at his home near Moscow. The Church leader, 79, had been ill in recent years and had undergone several operations. Tags: Religion Belief, aged, eastern orthodox church, Russian

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