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"Today the concept of truth is viewed with suspicion, because truth is identified with violence. Over history there have, unfortunately, been episodes when people sought to defend the truth with violence. But they are two contrasting realities. Truth cannot be imposed with means other than itself! Truth can only come with its own light. Yet, we need truth. ... Without truth we are blind in the world, we have no path to follow. The great gift of Christ was that He enabled us to see the face of God".Pope Benedict xvi, February 24th, 2012

The Church is ecumenical, catholic, God-human, ageless, and it is therefore a blasphemy—an unpardonable blasphemy against Christ and against the Holy Ghost—to turn the Church into a national institution, to narrow her down to petty, transient, time-bound aspirations and ways of doing things. Her purpose is beyond nationality, ecumenical, all-embracing: to unite all men in Christ, all without exception to nation or race or social strata. - St Justin Popovitch

Wednesday, 16 November 2011


(thanks to "Mystagogy", an Orthodox blog)

On November 15th Orthodox Christians begin a forty day preparation period to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ. Below are a few links which explore the themes and way of life emphasized during this period.


The Nativity Fast, Otherwise Known As Advent, Has Begun


Why the Nativity Fast Has Been Established


The Nativity Fast


The Nativity Fast and Orthodox Tradition


Reflections On The Nativity Fast


On the Benefits of Forty Liturgies For the Departed


Orthodox Christmas Resource Page

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