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- Thu 15 November 2018 6:28 am
- Forum: Sacred Scripture
- Topic: Are the Orthodox allowed to have patron saints?
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Are the Orthodox allowed to have patron saints?
In the Roman-Catholic church, I've read and heard about people who can choose a patron saint of their own for whom they show particular devotion (asking said saint to pray for them and having an icon of said saint in their house etc.). Do Orthodox people do this? Are we allowed to have a patron ...
- Thu 15 November 2018 6:23 am
- Forum: Miscellany
- Topic: What's your favorite guilty pleasure food?
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What's your favorite guilty pleasure food?
Is there any particular food that you know it's not really good for your health, but you still consume it every now and then because you absolutely love it? For me, it's hamburgers. I like hamburgers more than I like pizza. 
- Thu 15 November 2018 6:18 am
- Forum: Religious, Moral, and Ethical Topics
- Topic: Is wanting to believe while having doubts a sign of divine grace?
- Replies: 4
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Is wanting to believe while having doubts a sign of divine grace?
If someone wants to believe The Gospel and tries to obey the commandments as much as (s)he can, but still struggles with doubts in his/her mind, is this a sign of divine grace or is it a sign that they are part of the reprobate ones whose hearts God has hardened? Can he/she do anything to move from ...