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They introduced the modern system that we use today in the mid-6th century, I believe. Before, bishops could be married.
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[quote author=Zakhary link=topic=6212.msg83060#msg83060 date=1204145095] The word pope comes from the word "Papa" meaning father. Origionally in the Coptic Church that word was not used at all, but after the 13th pope of the Church pope Ierakulas (…
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Yes, I think it would still be a sin.
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Yes, if I remember correctly, it is because hair was the source of Samson's strength and so, generally, they do not cut their hair.
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[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6212.msg82726#msg82726 date=1203695912] No they did not. They have since closed down. There is a place on 39th st in NYC, called La Lame that does. [/quote] Interesting, thanks.
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[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6212.msg82721#msg82721 date=1203694321] I agree with everything you said. It is just my regard for a forum such as this that is exposed to the reach of the internet, that it is nice to bee inclusive of the co…
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Iqbal: As far as "the Christ Catholic Church International", I would like to see a link to the source. I said in their eyes, they see themselves as real Orthodox and view others as heretical and corrupt. They see their movement as a way to repress…
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Sorry I did not get a chance to reply to my previous comment regarding the Orthodox Church and salvation. Basically, we know that there is only one church: ALL of us say this EVERY Sunday in our services. In the creed, throughout the Divine Liturgy…
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The Old Calendar group can not be seen as canonical, but in their eyes, they are 'Orthodox Orthodox', if that makes sense. They are obviously messed up, as we can see from the quote, however. As far as Oriental vs Byzantine lineage, I think that do…
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[quote author=duck link=topic=6158.msg82206#msg82206 date=1203117350] ...People forget that the roman catholics and even some Protestant Denominations can attain salvation as well (no not just the orthodox church, refer to my joke earlier)! ... [/q…
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duck, just curious, have you been to Catholic School?
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What we know is that there is no salvation outside of the Orthodox Church. Other communities are incomplete. If I am saying something wrong, please feel free to correct me.
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[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6158.msg82182#msg82182 date=1203102852] ...We are not the only ones going to Heaven... [/quote] Interesting. What other groups, do you think, will?
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It seems that you are at a slight misunderstanding, josephgabriel. 1. I'd like to see the article where it claimed that he paid money for his ordination. 2. Correct, however Pope Demetrious, the 12th Pope, was married. He never had children though,…
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[quote author=Kirmich link=topic=6212.msg82173#msg82173 date=1203094537] Hey Severus, please allow me to humbly correct some things: [quote author=Severus link=topic=6212.msg82160#msg82160 date=1203047694] 2. Unfortunately, his ordination is vali…
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Still, we never came out and said that such exists. Therefore, we can assume that in truth, none exists...I really do not see it as a huge issue: purgatory, in the Catholic form, makes excuses for confession and as such, is certainly incorrect thoug…
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Let us get some facts straight: 1. He did attend the "Kolleya Klerikeya". 2. Unfortunately, his ordination is valid, because he was ordained by an Old-Calender Orthodox group in the USA that claims Apostolic Lineage. 3. He is married, has kids, e…
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Homosexuality, in fact, is wholly psychological. To practice homosexuality is sin, no matter what. The Bible itself says so, from both the Old and New Testaments: Leveticus 18:22: [22.] You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomi…
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[quote author=Zakhary link=topic=6158.msg82144#msg82144 date=1203034029] We fully understand what you mean duck, and you did nothing wrong to apologize. All of us were just discussing what we think and hey maybe we'll go up there and find a purgato…
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[quote author=His Servant link=topic=6199.msg82006#msg82006 date=1202584301] 2. i dont think it really matters [/quote] Thanks :)
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[quote author=jydeacon link=topic=6164.msg81852#msg81852 date=1202181417] That is the beginning of the Anaphora not the prayer of Reconcilliation [/quote] Isn't the beginning of the Anaphora 'The Lord be with you all'? Meet and Right comes just a b…
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As far as liturgical worship goes, keep in mind that the Liturgy of St. Basil that we use is different than all the others - St. Basil laid the groundwork, so to speak, which then evolved in the different cultures. For example, the Liturgy that we…
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[quote author=Coptic Servent link=topic=6119.msg81289#msg81289 date=1200954903] Not all saints perform miracles, so technically that can't be a reason [/quote] Ok, but the majority do... I know some people that are very good at that, so they can't…
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Do we all make miracles? Do we all reach a VERY high level of spirituality through fasting and prayer? Do we all deny ourselves for the sake of our Lord? No. Therefore, we are not all saints.
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Meena, do not be offended because of what just one person said. The thing with our Church is that we draw a lot from Patristic tradition. That means while we have very strong roots in the Bible, we draw a lot from Patristics as well. Therefore, we …
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[quote author=Stavro link=topic=6052.msg80970#msg80970 date=1200203213] However, how can we approach this in this new 'open-minded' society? We are called 'closed-minded', and it is made to be an insult. What are we to do? This is not a new "insult…
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[quote author=Orthodox11 link=topic=6052.msg80961#msg80961 date=1200176046] [quote author=egypt! link=topic=6052.msg80958#msg80958 date=1200154363] The Bible does say that people from every tribe and nation will worship God in heaven. Clearly, not e…
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Ahh, I see that mistake - you scared me with that statement ;D As for 'criticising' the preists, I was just pointing out some simple facts. The question I ask is this: Why should the future generations have their own church? Why should not we c…
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[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=6063.msg80769#msg80769 date=1199410316] We are most certainly Orthodox. The problem is we are so disorganized it is laughable. We 'cannot tie our shoelaces as a Community' (I mean that figuratively). My o…
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[quote author=clay link=topic=6063.msg80760#msg80760 date=1199405049] You think the way we sing, the style of the hymns, the way we draw our icons, and the language we use is Orthodox? [/quote] I do not understand...care to enlighten me? Seems lik…