But can there be true believers who decide to remain within the Orthodox church? I ask, pointing to the Romanian renewal movement Army of God within the Orthodox Church that emphasized many of the same doctrines as evangelicalism. 5/9/2018 Fr. Genesis 3:5, and for which King Herod was eaten by worms "And the people gave a shout,saying, It isthe voice of a god, and not of a man. Three Harms that Come from Redefining Marriage. John Whiteford, David Bentley Hart and the Toll Houses Thomas Hopko, Shepherd, Know Your Sheep Open Letter to Archbishop Sotirios [False Teaching on Single Communion Spoon] But the free gift is not like the offense. 5/4/2020 Fr. 11/14/2014 Terry Mattingly, Texas Orthodox Priests Reject Fr. The Gospel Coalition supports the church by providing resources that are trusted and timely, winsome and wise, and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. } 3/27/2015 Fr. http://www.jesusandbible.com/list-of-orthodox-heresies. Priest on Homosexual Orientation margin-right:50pt; The Answer (Of Course) Is: It Depends! Authentic Christianity, in marked contrast, declares the priesthood of Christ alone, who has made full and final atonement for sin: For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time (1 Timothy 2:5-6), For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens; who does not need daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the people's, for this He did once for all when He offered up Himself. they choose old testament laws, like beards and incense, like a religious potpourri, and yetthey throw out music, that the new and old testament both encourage. {margin-top:0in; The Orthodox Church describes as such all other Christian denominations. People can be sincere and still be sincerely wrong. You can follow him on Twitter, Facebook, or receive his columns via email. Though this is an extreme example they do practice penances. By saying that two Christians can divorce and remarry for post marital adultery, either party (the guilty or innocent), the Eastern Orthodox religion, unlike Roman Catholicism, preaches adultery. When the era of Communist rule began in Russia in 1917, religion was seen as a hindrance to a thriving . Thomas Hopko: Homosexual Advocates Should be Denied Communion in the Orthodox Church 77)Consecration. Johns reliance on Scripture is evident. the Virgin, the Saints, or sacred objects, refusing to bury a person if he became a real Christian, 79)Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, 83) Defining the true church as Heterodoxy, 85) The Unwritten modern heresy - two gospels save, 86) The heresy of Masquerading as Evangelicals, 88) Leavened Bread & alcoholic wine in the eucharist, The Eastern Orthodox Calendar of Saints.Martyrology, Dogmatic Tradition of the Orthodox Church, : The confirmation service of a new adult convert to Eas, tern Orthodox has "the renunciation" ceremony in it. 7)thy sorceries- the witchcraft of her heresies and practices. The Baptist church is the true Church that is following the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, he affirms, though admitting the presence of believers in Pentecostal, Brethren, and other evangelical denominations. etc by bogus priest, (or whatever other ceremonies they might fancifully invent to declare ground "consecrated"). It is just another example of the theme that the more "powers" you invent for their pseudo priests and bishops, the tighter their grip in lording it over the laity. font-size: 10pt; 67) heretical definition ofBlasphemy. (Gr. 6/25/2022 Fr. .section_header { 2/1/2021 Monomakhos Blog, Wheres the clerical consistency? For the most part, the term apocrypha refers to any collection of scriptural texts that falls outside the canon.Since most English language bibles are from non-Orthodox sources, they sometimes are subtitled with . Within months, his wife, parents, and even his 80-year-old grandmother who had been a mainstay of the village Orthodox church, had all converted, as a direct result of his testimony. Copyright 2023 OrthodoxyToday and OrthodoxNetwork. 5)candle burning rituals } But this had no effect on me. The Eastern Orthodox Church officially and explicitly denies the everlasting Lake of Fire (commonly called Hell)inphysical bodies, tormented by physical fire, sulphur, and smoke "where their worm never dies", and preachinstead a watered down version of God's eternal retribution, that is so attenuated and diluted it encourages men to do evil, as the judgement described is soenfeebled. According to them Hitler has escaped the day of judgement in this manner, and multi millions of people across the globe are supposed to believe their loved ones are annihilated out of eternity. 19) Prayer heresies - 1) Praying forthe dead. 6/25/2018 Fr. 11/11/2017 Fr. "the main chair"). 10/7/2013 Nun Cornelia (Rees), Fr. The paradox of this is that the Orthodox, seeing the mass and other doctrines do not bear logical scrutiny, seek to mystify their dogmas a little more than Roman Catholicism does, especially their dogmas about the eucharist, and perhaps also more about the concept of ancestral sin versus sin nature etc. 10/23/2019 Fr. If we hold such false principles as valid, then the Orthodox Church ceases to be the Church of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Apostles, the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed, the Ecumenical Councils, and the Fathers of the Church. (Romans 5:1-2), For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 73)Canons (or Canon Law). What would you say if someone were to convert from evangelicalism to Eastern Orthodoxy? I challenge. Gabriel (Hieromonk), Sister Vassa on the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood Scripture itself qualifies the exceptions, by its own use, your physical father on earth, the "fathers" as important historical figures in scripture itself, but never as a spiritual title for a living person, and certainly not for a gaggle of historical Orthodox heretics. Only when the fundamental truths of the Faith are seriously threatened by false teachings does the Church act to define dogmatically an article of faith. 6/5/2020 Monomakhos Blog, Impossible for Holy Communion to Carry Germs or Diseases 9/15/2019 Fr. The main reason for the convening of the First Ecumenical Council was the appearance and growing strength of the false teaching of the Alexandrian priest, Arius. margin-left:40pt; ), (I hope later to put these beliefs in another order). making shrines is a step further than just having idols. margin-left:0in; 11/21/2017 Fr. Acts 12:22-23. 7/1/2018 Fr. This reverent but bold work offers the necessary insight and inspiration to create a community that welcomes all its . margin-bottom: 12px; pure man made ritualism, yet connected to and essential in "rebirth" in baptism. 11/11/2017 Fr. John Whiteford, 2012 margin-right: 20px; note: The First Crusade was also inspired by the idea of protecting people "On pilgrimage to the Holy Land" when pilgrimages (especially as penances) are also unbiblical. The Catholics also have heresy by their annulments. It was one of the central issues in the Great Schism of 1054. 2/7/2020 Fr. I did not stay to impose myself upon the Romans. Joseph Birthisel, Orthodox Fundamentalism Discussion on Ancient Faith Today 6)bride and groom- marriage falsely termed a sacrament John Whiteford, Deeply Disturbing Concerns Homosexual Militancy Threatening the Orthodox Church 8/30/2017 Fr. 87)Liturgical Languages. The Orthodox do not view sin in a legalistic manner. This is because, in the presence of all the paperwork for a divorce and a remarriage, Jesus declares a man to be continually committing adultery if he divorces his wife for no cause or some insignificant cause (as does Romans 7) and therefore this proves adultery does not break the marriage bond, God sees the marriage still intact. Gabriel (Hieromonk), Morality and Truth in a Secular Age {color:#930000; Accordingly witnesses are a priori considered to be of the Orthodox Christian faith.". 9) Idols (see shrines below): statues and images were not banned underthe old Mosaic covenant, Good examples are the cherubim over the ark of the covenant, statues of four oxen in the temple, pomegranates carved into the walls, the serpent Moses lifted in the wilderness. Evangelicals and Protestants in actual fact say "Every tree is KNOWN by his fruit, not SAVED by his fruit" and thus they do not deny that real Christians will bring forth spiritualfruit. 7/11/2018 Fr. Gabriel (Hieromonk), The Sin of Divorce Eastern Orthodox canon law is known as the, Copyright 1998-2023 TeachingTheWord Ministries. : Heresy. text-align: justify; 3) The Church may deny an Orthodox burial to those who have committed a mortal sin such as blasphemy, suicide, denial of faith, or acceptance of cremation. } 3) Thereinafter mankind's will wasweakened. 1) Calvinism = man is totally depraved (heresy) Like Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy holds that salvation commences with water baptism. (Gr. Eastern Orthodox theology falsely claims that no one can be saved unless he is baptized with water. 11/6/2018 Fr. 8/6/2022 Fr. margin-left: 20px; However, Arius would not submit to the authority of the Church. 4) the obnoxious practice of exorcisms that go along with baptism services. note: another contradiction. note: as the Mother of Harlots is not marriage to God, the word fornication in Rev 17:4 can only be interpreted as fornication, whereas the two kingdoms ofIsrael and Judah in the OT were married to God and idolatry was called adultery then. 1/21/2020 Jennifer Davis, An Anonymous Open Letter against Fr. Johns family was considered devout and religious by the priest and the rest of the community. The concept differs from original sin firstly in that it emphasises 3 consequences of the Fall of Adam upon humanity not one: 2) Thereinafter was increased suffering and toil. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man's obedience many will be made righteous. They believe in Apostolic Succession. Filthiness as they say they physicallyeat Jesus (cannibalism) and digest him in their intestines, thus he "sees corruption" in their teachings (Acts 2:27), and calling a piece of bread God in the flesh is an act of idolatry or spiritual fornication (the Orthodox prostrate themselves before the mass bread, the catholics bow). 4/20/2018 Fr. Martyrs (bloody or psychologically tormented) are supposed to be created by exterior enemies, not by ones own household; even though Christ-God warns us about that very peculiarity But with this said why provacateurs and agitators simply dont move along when we live in an age in which many have the ability to move on? margin-right: 20px; margin-right:15pt; & Holy Orders. Robert Arida: Why Dont You Become Episcopalian? line-height:200%; 8/21/2017 Fr. This subject is muddied by there being so many definitions of sola scriptura. The Mission of The Orthodox Church in America, the local autocephalous Orthodox Christian . 50) Their definition of heresy is heresy!!! He rarely gives me an answer without a Scriptural reference or justification. The Orthodox Church considers in particular three bishops (hierarchs) of the Church as Her most important Teachers and Fathers, who contributed to the development and the spiritual growth of the Church. A former missionary to Romania, Trevin is a regular columnist at The Gospel Coalition and has contributed to The Washington Post, Religion News Service, World, and Christianity Today, which named him one of 33 millennials shaping the next generation of evangelicals. Johannes Jacobse, A Response to A Response: Sanfilippos Latest Broadside 2018 The official sites like to miss it out their dictionaries as it is an immediate reminder the two dates for it refute that =Tradition is on a par with holy scripture. denoting the doctrine that the first steps towards good can be taken by the human will, though supervening divine grace is needed for salvation. That said, it becomes perplexing to me that, for example, an atheist woman minister of the United Church of Canada (located in Toronto) would demand a canonical hearing in order to stay incorporated in the United Church and not move on to, let us say, the Unitarians, or better yet, the Humanist Society? (so bigger the church, the bigger the ego of the clergy. 2) pretentious religious music, in the case of Orthodoxy (a daughter of Rome) this takes the form of chanting heresyetc. 1) There is no definition of quote "the gospel by which we are saved" in it, and thus it is not fit for purpose. 2/14/2018 Fr. (Gr. False. 1/23/2018 OrthodoxChristian.com, 2017 Following Apostolic Tradition, Orthodoxy teaches that the original apostles appointed bishops, who in turn appointed bishops, and on and on through a laying on of the hands that touched the hands that touched the hands of Christ. John is visibly taken aback by the question. Gabriel (Hieromonk), Lazar Puhalo Attacks Monasticism Another Orthodox person reading this would be justified in pointing out it is a good idea to pray to saints, but if that's not where you are at, then that's not where you are at. The Continuing Validity of the Moral Law of the Old Testament [Refutes Lazar Puhalo Heretical Views] Those groups were called "heterodox" or "heretics." Please note that "Orthodox Church" refers specifically to Eastern Orthodoxy, the Church of the Seven Great Ecumenical Councils. This is not a sacrament in Eastern Orthodoxy as it is in Catholicism. Some were deposed by the Orthodox Church, openly declare and celebrate their gayness, and publicly promote the LGBT ideology. text-align:justify; John Whiteford, The Problem With Fundamentalists [Refuting Fr John Jillions] Evil and reproachful language directed at God, the Virgin, the Saints, or sacred objects. 4/26/2021 Metropolitan Joanikii of Sliven, Lazar Puhalo: Ten Commandments Not Terribly Significant or Unique The operative word describing salvation in Eastern Orthodox theology is theosis - "becoming God". He wrote to many bishops, denouncing the decrees of the local Council. The Orthodox church is a fellowship of "autocephalous" churches (canonically and administratively independent), with the ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople holding titular or honorary primacy. font-size:10.0pt; 2/3/2021 Orthodox Reflections, That Horrible Bishop Makes Me Do It The Orthodox Christian should know the content of his religion as taught by the Church. 5) You become a co-saviour by your obedience. 5/8/2019 Fr. John Whiteford, 2015 line-height:200%; 96) Heretical definition of sacraments: the American Eastern Orthodox Christian site states, quote: Sacrament. margin-top: 24px; text-align: justify; 2) pretentious religious music, in the case of Orthodoxy (a daughter of Rome) this takes the form of chanting heresyetc. This breaks the general new testament directive "Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. {margin-top:0in; } 4. } Aridas Scandalous Teaching on Homosexuality 6/25/2018 Fr. margin-right:20pt; 84)Ancestral sin: (notice they do not define this on the eoca site.) margin-right: 20px; John shakes his head, sadly but firmly. For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. Seraphim of Piraeus Denounces Heretical Conduct of Elpidophoros on Baptism for Gay Couple 8/30/2019 Fr. Some church historians make much of what is termed the "Great Schism" that occurred in the 11th century between the Western church (centered in Rome) and the Eastern church (centered in Constantinople). The common and official name used by the Greek Christians and Eastern Christian Church. Johns Story: Why I Left Eastern Orthodoxy for Evangelicalism. Greek Orthodox churches consider themselves the one true church going back to the days of Peter and Jesus, and that Rome erred when it split from the Greek Orthodox Church in 1054. In short, that your life can be fully of joy and satisfaction. .summary_text { margin-bottom: 6px; The old Orthodox tradition that cremating a person means they are not resurrected is absurd for multiple reasons. line-height: 200%; Though not as bad as quote "The Holy Mother Church" of Rome, the murders committed by the Orthodox Faith are still extremely bad, and this website givesa long list of such murders. Johannes Jacobse, OCA Wonder blog: Change and the Church For if by the one man's offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. Josiah Trenham Sponsors at Baptism and Chrismation - the baptized and the God=parents are forbidden to marry (see affinity) something not found in scripture. 1/16/2020 Fr. } font-size: 10pt; 11/1/2017 Fr. margin-left: 0px; Jesus saves, and nothing else! Brian Patrick Mitchell, Lazar Puhalo spouts blatant heresy again As far as the Church before the Bible, the Church and the Scriptures are a unified whole. 12/29/2017 Fr. color: #0F4679; A few days before Easter, I would go confess my sins to the local priest. False teachings led me away from the Church I just wanted to share my story and, in a way, my frustrations, as someone who left the church for a while due to extremist teachings, even though luckily I have found my way back to the faith. true Christians? For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. The denial or rejection of a revealed dogma or belief accepted and professed by the Church. From this heretical view of lifting old law into the new covenant, in effect trying to put old wine into new bottles, we see all manner of old laws and concepts poisoning their faith, from huge things like fancifully imagining an old style priesthood now, down to trivia like insisting the clergy have beards Lev 19:27 & Lev 21:5) and long hair (Numbers 6:5 etc). 79)Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. It is impossible to know Christ, to share in the life of the Holy Trinity, or to be considered a Christian, apart from the Church. Dear Editors: Do you seek to convert your Orthodox family and friends? I ask, already somewhat expectant of what his answer will be. {margin-top:12.0pt; margin-left:15pt; text-align: right; {margin-top:0in; 11/5/2021 Orthodox Reflections, Homosexual Unions or Intercourse Can Never Be Redeemed or Blessed by God p.references_header artos). 7/14/2015 Fr. Aaron Warwick Affair) see also -Meneon. 11/6/2018 Fr. margin-bottom:6.0pt; 7/222018 Fr. 8/24/2018 Pillar and Ground of the Truth, On Allegations of Orthodox Fundamentalism (Part 3) Tradition, Fundamentalism, and Modernity I would have caved had I not begun reading the Bible the Baptists had given me, John says with a smile. Provacateurs do one of two things: they persecute the innocent by false accusations of heresy; and they also promote real heresy and division. 60) Christendom: Contrary to the pacifist directive of Galatians 4, where we are said to be pilgrims (Book of Hebrews) toward the Jerusalem above, not defending the Physical borders of physical Jerusalem below, both the Catholics and Orthodox ignored this directive (asserted again in John 18:36) and created an Empire concept of Christendom, where physical Jerusalem was to always be captured by the military. } He was also told to ask the Baptists questions about why they were attending churches other than the Orthodox Church. 7/21/2022 OCA Synod, Met. John Whiteford, Headscarves, Modesty, and Scolding Modern Orthodox Women } All rights reserved. Some of these individuals openly and proudly self-identify as homosexual or LGBT. Many are not Orthodox Christians. (Gr. In no manner am I publicly promoting the Branch Theory of Christianity, nor am I proposing that all Christian-named communities or Communions are Churches. font-weight: bold; Johannes Jacobse, The Age of Morality The Anthropology of Antichristianity (Part 7) 6/16/2018 Fr. A local Council, convened with Patriarch Alexander of Alexandria presiding, condemned the false teachings of Arius. The orthodox teaching on . Ioannes Apiarius, OCA Synod Categorically Rejects Same-Sex Unions and Homosexual Self-Identity Romanian Orthodoxy is the state religion, meaning that almost everyone born in Romania is already considered a member of the Orthodox church, regardless of devotion or belief. I interviewed a former Southern Baptist who has converted to Eastern Orthodoxy, The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, Tradition, the Bible, and Americas Debate over Slavery, From Wretched to Needy: Changing a Classic Hymn, Preachers Should Measure Twice and Cut Once. line-height:200%; {margin: 6.0pt 15pt; 7/20/2018 Fr. margin-bottom: 12px; 3:15). This is mentioned as the Eastern Orthodox Churches, such as those in Greece and Russia, believe they are rooted to what they call the Apostolic Catholic Church pre-schism of 1054, and this can cause confusion in the mind of some people in that a member of the EOC might say they are "Catholic" but mean it in a pre-schism sense, not in the modern sense of being under the Pope's authority. John Whiteford, Is the Patriarchate of Constantinople an Enemy of the American People? Here are some passages of Scripture that should be taken into account when considering the subject of false teaching: I Peter 3:15 (KJV) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Ephesians 5:11-13 (KJV) And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but . The official headdress or "crown" of a bishop. 1) They are superior in nature and intelligence to man;note: (born again human beings are superior, as are sons and daughters of God, angels are not, and there is no evidence they are of superior intelligence). Lawrence Farley, Theodore Feldman: Scriptures, Orthodox Church, and Holy Tradition are Wrong on Homosexuality and LGBTQ Issues Interesting point of discussion. The difference between the two is the difference between Heaven and Hell for a lost sinner. Orthodox theology views sin as any behavior that "misses the mark," or fails to live up to the higher goal of living as an icon of Christ. The "First Among Equals" of all the Orthodox autocephalous churches, it was founded by St. Andrew the Apostle. Gabriel (Hieromonk), Silence [progressive death march desires to silence all opposition] They would later prove Orthodoxy utter diabolical heresy on the grounds of adultery. Why do they believe this? John Whiteford, A Provocation by a Provocateur 5/14/2015 Fr. I had been born again, he says. margin-top: 0; .article_id { 72)The Canon Liturgical, which refers to all liturgical material, including the Creed, used for the Liturgy and the consecration of the Eucharist (see also kanon and Typikon). 81)Equal to the Apostles. Gabriel (Hieromonk), Unitarian Morality With a Little Theosis Sprinkled on Top 6/16/2018 Fr. A special service held in the Orthodox Church for the repose of the souls of the dead. Zechariah Lynch, Ukraine Schism: What is a Layman To Do? Essentially Eastern Orthodoxy, and Catholicism, are unbiblical pyramid systems where the so called "laity" are in effect the lowest of the low, almost like a lower caste, with the Pope or thePrimus inter pares at the top, and Catholic and Orthodox laity at the bottom like a doormat. This book is written to suggest techniques and to give examples which demonstrate that you do not need to be defeated by anything, that you can have peace of mind, improved health, and a never-ceasing flow of energy. font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; line-height: 200%; 69) Man made Rites: atotal and complete avalanche of them! 5/3/2017 Fr. Thysia; Sl. } font-size:10.0pt; 7/7/2017 Fr. The Orthodox Church feeds on tradition, not on Scripture. John Whiteford, Sin is Nothing to Be Proud Of It consists of being tormented by a reaction to God revealing his love to you. 6/22/2017 Byzantine, TX, The Amsterdam Symposium: An Abuse of Authority? {margin-top:0in; Athena is the ancient Greek goddess of war, considered to be the daughter of Zeus. John is a Romanian man in his late fifties who is no stranger to the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is comparable to the blasphemous Mormon doctrine. Boiled wheat is used as a symbol of the resurrection of everyone at the Second Coming of Christ. All rights reserved. p.numbered_bulleted_text_1 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. John smiles and begins to get visibly excited. Robert Arida: Why Dont You Become Episcopalian? margin-left:50pt; .quotation_text_2 { Whereas Orthodoxy makes salvation an ongoing "process" that includes works and priestcraft, but, quote "by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified" Romans 3:20. 9/29/2019 Petition started by Elizabeth Dunbar, Fordham Scandalizes with Mixed-Media Orthodox Exhibition [Aristotle Papanikolaou and George Demacopoulos Promote Blasphemous Art] 5/20/2018 Dr. David C. Ford, The New Christianity Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. They represent Orthodox metropolitans, archbishops, bishops, priests, archpriests, hieromonks, seminary professors, and two deans of Orthodox Christian Seminaries. Basically, it was to combat the many false teachings that the Roman Catholic Church had adopted through the centuries. Josephs Directive On So-called Same-Sex Marriage Thomas Hopko (book excerpt), Gay Iconoclasm: Holding the Line Against the Radical LGBT Agenda Trevin Wax is vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board and a visiting professor at Cedarville University. So here they seem to say the contradiction Traditions are on a level with scripture then say canon on law is not inspired). As Quoheleth says, Nothing is new under the sun. And the Apostle writes, Jesus..the Same yesterday, today and forever. They simply cannot see beyond their delusions and narcissism and their need not only to move the furniture around in the room, but to introduce new furniture, and to deny the removed furniture was ever removed. .reference_entry { 7/27/2021 Orthodox Reflections, Compassionate Denial: A Paradigm of Abuse? Though the church building was just four houses down the street from his, John rarely attended. margin-right: 20px; 7/21/2021 Teena Blackburn, Sin Cannot Be Blessed by the Church Unlike almost every other church the Eastern Orthodox religion does not have any marriage vows. One addresses a Greek Orthodox Priest as Father. As he delved into Pauls epistles, primarily to the Romans and Ephesians, John came to understand salvation as a gift from God through faith alone, not through good deeds. But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (to many Evangelicals and ProtestantsEpiklesis would be seen as one of the most blasphemous words on Earth.). (Gr. line-height:200%; color:#333333; Josiah Trenham, 2016 In my own situation, over time it became evident to me that while I may have used words that Romans used, when I did use them I often found myself not employing them in the same fashion; that what I understood as hesychasm and negative theology many refused to accept as valid contemplation; that I had a propensity to iconography over statues; and then when I came across an imprimatured book published in Rome that said that everything necessary for salvation could be found in the Orthodox Church, many things became a house of cards for me: purgatory, papal primacy, papal infallibility, the filioque etc. A liturgical book containing the lives of the saints and the special hymns (stichera) for the feast-days of the Orthodox Saints. 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