Be very careful about taking this step. Only those given a special blessing to wear monastic garb, even the simple garb of a novice, should wear this symbolic garment. Just be patient and let things progress in God's own time.
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- Mon 8 July 2013 7:09 pm
- Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
- Topic: Monks Robes
- Replies: 26
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- Thu 27 June 2013 4:07 pm
- Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
- Topic: I Kind of Want to be a Monk
- Replies: 12
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Re: I Kind of Want to be a Monk
James, the very best thing you can do for yourself (1) decide if you will continue in the OCA. Then (2) once you've made your decision, get acquainted with monasticism through visiting for short periods a monastic community. This will give you a realistic - as opposed to an idealized - vision of wha...
- Sat 15 September 2012 11:27 am
- Forum: True Orthodox Christian Churches
- Topic: The Synod of the GOC of Greece & the Synod in Resistance
- Replies: 4
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Re: The Synod of the GOC of Greece & the Synod in Resistanc
The resumption of talks is a very good thing. I pray sincerely that the issues of concern that now separate us are resolved and that we can unite in communion as a united stance for uncompromised Orthodoxy. Glory to God for all things.
In XC,
Cerafim