Creationism and Holy Orthodoxy: fundamentalism is not enough by C.J.S. Hayward There have been many saints that although they lived a distinguished life of sincere piety, humility, and love for God and their fellow man, this in and of itself does not make them authorities on all matters. Like, for example, Aerial Toll Houses, or…
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Yet Another Site Emerges with Petition and Polls
Greek Orthodox Christian Clergy Laity – A new site that includes polls and a verified email signature of petitions signed by known concerned Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Members. This petition has caught the eye of the Patriarch! Please visit, vote, and sign.
Heroes of Truth
Who has the courage and conviction to speak up? We have such Heroes in our Church today. In spite of the difficulties that heralding Truth might cause, Truth is the only thing that can help our Church, and help us as individuals as well. Truth gives us our bearings and protects us from delusions and…
Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos, Greece
Recently, Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos, Greece, wrote a powerful article titled “Healthy and Sick Monasticism”. While viewed as a supporter of some Ephraimite ideals, Metropolitan Hierotheos broke ranks with the Ephraimite status quo by excommunicating one of these fundamentalist-type monasteries in Greece: Holy Transfiguration, in Nafpaktos. In addition, the Metropolitan wrote this article and was…
Elder Ephraim’s Controversial Book – Please Read This Review
Elder Ephraim’s book “A Call From The Holy Mountain” was published in 1991 by Sarov Press (Blanco, TX). Since then it has been taken off the market reportedly because of the remarkably controversial teachings that are documented in this text. We have obtained a copy and have written a report identifying what these items are….
A Dialogue with Ephraim Followers
Click here to read this insightful online dialogue with 2 followers of Ephraim, and 2 who do not. Click here to read this insightful online dialogue with 2 followers of Ephraim, and 2 who do not. This exchange gives good insights as to the methodologies of arguing from followers of Ephraim. Routine emotion is one…
Athonite Monasticism: Mainstream vs. Ephraimite Brand Fundamentalism
Comparison of Mainstream versus Ephriamite Fundamentalist style of Athonite Monasticism – Click here to read this comparison of Mainstream Athonite Monasticism as compared to the Ephraim Fundamentalist brand. Although Ephraimite Monasteries seem to bill themselves as truly representing all Monasteries of Mt. Athos, it is clearly not the case. This article will clearly lay out…
What the Archbishop Could Have Said at the 2012 Archdiocese Clergy-Laity (but didn’t)
What the Archbishop Could Have Said at the Clergy-Laity Powerful article by A.P. Cromidas. Click here to view this article posted on Pokrov.org.
Former Monk Dies of Gunshot at Monastery Gates. Does Anyone Care?
Today is June 22nd 2012. After midnight on June 11th former monk Scott Nevins dies of a gunshot near the St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery gates in Arizona. He was 27 years old. Nevins was a novice monk there from 18 (or 19) through 26 years of age. He left a year ago under curious…
The Voice of Orthodox People
The Necessary Mighty Voice of Orthodox People by Charles Shingledecker How many times throughout history has the Church required its members to rise up and speak out against immorality, corruption and false teaching? One? Two? Hundreds? The numbers don’t really matter. What matters is that when the need arises, there are those who are…