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Kontakion
The kontakion is a fundamental poetic hymn within the Orthodox liturgical tradition, specifically the Byzantine Rite.
March 16, 2026catechumens
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Holy Communion
It is the mechanism by which the individual finds their place in the community, the community finds its place in the cosmos, and the cosmos finds its place in God.
March 16, 2026
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The Meaning of Life
When God created [[Adam]], He made him according to His image and likeness. We understand by this that the image is man's spirit - the soul - which is endowed with intelligence, with thought, wisdom and prudence, so as to be able to discern good from evil. It is man's sovereign state - and [[Free
March 7, 2026
catechumens
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Pentecost
Pentecost, also known as **Trinity Day** or the **Descent of the Holy Spirit**, is one of the **Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church**, observed annually fifty days after [[Pascha]] (Easter Sunday). Its name derives from an ancient Greek word meaning "Fiftieth". This celebration marks a pivotal mom
March 7, 2026
Theology/Catechumens
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Eschatology
Eschatology not only concerns the chronological end but identifies the purpose and finality of all things as being already present and hidden within the life of the Church.
March 6, 2026
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Lecture VI
Lecture VI of [[Saint Cyril's 23 Instructions]] ## Concerning the Unity of God ## On the Article, I Believe in One God. Also Concerning Heresies. Isaiah xlv. 16, 17. (Sept.) *Sanctify yourselves unto Me, O islands. Israel is saved by the Lord with an everlasting salvation; they shall not be asham
February 18, 2026
catechumens
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Lecture XIV
Lecture XIV of Saint Cyril's 23 Instructions
February 10, 2026