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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.

Crafts, Sales

by Generous Orthodoxy on February 3, 2012

Crafts, sales
CRAFT SHOW -- Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 6-7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- St. James Place, 2622 Buffalo Road -- food, bake sale, gift auction -- free admission, open to public.

The Orthodox Christian World (Routledge Worlds)

by Generous Orthodoxy

Orthodox Christianity is the main historical inheritor of the Byzantine tradition of Christianity, and is still practised around the world. The two main strands are Greek Orthodox and Russian Orthodox, but there are thriving communities in countries are varied as Egypt (the Copts), Armenia, and Romania, with strong diasporic communities in Western Europe, North America, [...]

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Up to 24 Killed in Church Hostage Drama

by Generous Orthodoxy

Up to 24 killed in church hostage drama Up to 24 people, including at least seven Iraqi Catholics, were killed when police stormed a Baghdad church where gunmen were holding dozens of parishioners hostage. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation Tags: police, parishioners, hostage drama, Religion Belief, catholic church, Church, Middle East

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The Durango Herald | Religion

by Generous Orthodoxy

The Durango Herald | Religion Sacred Heart to host Halloween carnival Sacred Heart Church will host its annual Halloween Carnival beginning at 5 p.m. today in the Parish Hall at 254 East Fifth Ave. Dinner will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. The cost for the enchilada dinner will be $7 for adults and [...]

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Icon

by Generous Orthodoxy

Orthodox Church image taken by Evilape79. Tags: image, Orthodox, Orthodox Catholic Church, Church, orthodox church

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Four-Day Planner for 11/1

by Generous Orthodoxy

Four-day planner for 11/1 Today’s top pickKiwanis Club of Jackson Travel Adventure Film Series, featuring “Portugal & Cruising the Douro Valley,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Jackson High School auditorium, 544 Wildwood Ave. $6 adults, $3 students, free admission for children younger than 12. 841-6069.Don’t miss•... Read more on The Jackson Citizen Patriot Tags: Travel, Jackson High [...]

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Archdiocese School of Byzantine Music – Arise O Lord

by Generous Orthodoxy

The Archdiocese School of Byzantine Music of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America presents Arise O Lord, from the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Sunday, May 8, 2011. Tags: Arise, Archdiocese School of Byzantine Music of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Entertainment Culture, Archdiocese School, Lord

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