Monthly Archives: November 2018

Eclectic Thoughts on Holy Trinity: Person, Essence, Energy, and Stuff Like That

Posted on 28 November 2018 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Robert F. Fortuin There is an observation by David Hart in the essay ‘The Hidden and the Manifest’ worthy of further consideration. The comment occurs in his critique of Thomist and Neo-Palamite readings of patristic distinctions within God: There … Continue reading →

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Panagia: The Immaculate and Predestined Mother of God

Posted on 25 November 2018 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“Most holy, most pure, most blessed and glorious Lady, Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary.” Panagia, Achrantos, Theotokos, Aeiparthenos—the titles abound, not only in the private prayers of Eastern Orthodox Christians but in the public liturgies and offices. A prayer … Continue reading →

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“Everyone who is reborn in Christ becomes the kingdom which is no longer of the world”

Posted on 24 November 2018 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Listen, everyone, Jews and Gentiles, circumcised and uncircumcised. Listen, all kings of the earth. I am no hindrance to your rule in this world, “for my kingdom is not of this world.” Banish the groundless fear that filled Herod the Great … Continue reading →

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WKRP Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Posted on 22 November 2018 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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Akathist of Thanksgiving

Posted on 22 November 2018 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Kontakion 1 Incorruptible King of all ages, holding in your hand every path of human life through the power of your saving Providence. We thank you for all the good things You do, those we know and those we don’t … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on 22 November 2018 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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St Mark Eugenicus and the Immaculate Burning Bush

Posted on 18 November 2018 by Fr Aidan Kimel

We jump from St Gregory the Theologian in the 4th century to two Byzantine theologians in the 15th century—Joseph Bryennius, a vigorous supporter of hesychastic theology, and St Mark Eugenicus, the resolute voice of Orthodoxy at the Council of Florence. … Continue reading →

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“So will they reign with Christ, receiving as their inheritance that heavenly kingdom which cannot be shaken”

Posted on 17 November 2018 by Fr Aidan Kimel

All those who hold to true faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and show proof of their faith by good works, guarding themselves from sins or cleansing themselves from their stains by confession and repen­tance; who practice the virtues opposed … Continue reading →

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