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by Agios_Irineos
Mon 21 March 2016 10:11 am
Forum: Inquiring into Orthodoxy
Topic: How does the Church view Scripture?
Replies: 10
Views: 4572

Re: How does the Church view Scripture?

Maria is quite right that the Church interprets the Scripture. Yet we do encourage the faithful to read the Scripture. But it is not reading for private interpretation. The Scripture can only be understood within the context of the Church that gave us the Scripture. Rather than flipping through the ...
by Agios_Irineos
Sun 20 March 2016 12:37 am
Forum: Praxis
Topic: Traditional and healthful Lenten Orthodox recipes
Replies: 18
Views: 28145

Re: Traditional and healthful Lenten Orthodox recipes

Lenten Cole Slaw Ingredients 1/2 head of green cabbage or 1/4 head each mixed green and red cabbage 2 carrots, shredded zest of 1/2 lemon 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup olive or salad oil 1 1/2 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions Remove any tough outer leaves from the...
by Agios_Irineos
Thu 3 March 2016 11:22 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Issues
Topic: Justice Antonin Scalia found dead, 2/13/2016
Replies: 28
Views: 9562

Re: Justice Antonin Scalia found dead, 2/13/2016

Cyprian wrote:

You're right. A monk has more important things to focus on. Forgive me for distracting you from your prayers.

I am not a very good monk. With God's grace, I may do better. Your prayers, please.

by Agios_Irineos
Wed 2 March 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Issues
Topic: Justice Antonin Scalia found dead, 2/13/2016
Replies: 28
Views: 9562

Re: Justice Antonin Scalia found dead, 2/13/2016

HieromonkIrineos, Do you recognize that the press lies repetitively on a daily basis? A simple yes or no will suffice. Why should we unquestioningly accept news reports at face value from proven liars, who have been exposed for faking deaths numerous times in the past? Tell us more about your belie...
by Agios_Irineos
Wed 2 March 2016 3:16 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Issues
Topic: Justice Antonin Scalia found dead, 2/13/2016
Replies: 28
Views: 9562

Re: Justice Antonin Scalia found dead, 2/13/2016

And here I thought a 79 year old smoker with coronary artery disease, obesity, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high blood pressure and diabetes just died in his sleep. You're right, what a ridiculous thought. With a pillow over his head? Some people do that. I am not an expert o...
by Agios_Irineos
Tue 1 March 2016 8:08 pm
Forum: Inquiring into Orthodoxy
Topic: The Filioque Done Right
Replies: 51
Views: 97556

Re: The Filioque Done Right

sedevacantist wrote:

13 church fathers to your 1 , you have lot of work to do luke

Ecumenical council trumps opinion of Church fathers anyway. Throw all the quotes up you want. Wrong is still wrong.