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Eastern Orthodox/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions about Eastern Orthodox Church history, theology, liturgics, iconography, and Eastern Orthodoxy`s relationship to other Christian and non-Christian religions.
Experience in the area
I have been an Eastern Orthodox christian since 1953, and since the age of 20 have devoted myself to Orthodox studies and aplogetics.
Organizations
St Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral, Diocese of the South, Orthodox Church in America.
Publications
The Dawn (Diocesan newspaper)
The Dallas Morning News (guest columnist, religion section)
Education/Credentials
Master's in adult education
What do you like about this subject?
The rich Tradition of the Orthodox Church offers nearly infinite opportunities for spiritual growth. Within the Tradition, I am especially captivated by the form and theology of icons.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Theosis (Deification) To become God-like. To become human. For to be truly human is to be God-like.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
This is an impossibly broad question. I find Orthodoxy INFINITELY interesting! And I am dismayed by how little the non-Orthodox know about us.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
The Orthodox Church is not founded on the Bible. This is only logical, since the Orthodox Church produced and compiled the selective canon of Scripture we now call the "Bible."
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| alex | 02/04/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you, great. grace of our Lord ..... |
| Julia | 02/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ann | 01/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Alex was very helpful and offered great ..... |
| Colin | 01/04/12 | 7 | 10 | 7 | Very prompt. Thank you for helping as ..... |
| Evangelia | 12/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the information, very much ..... |
Recent Answers from Alex Anatole
2012-02-03 question:
Alex, The best and most theologically acceptable icon of the Trinity is that which is based on Genesis 18, the Hospitality of Abraham. It shows Abraham receiving three visitors. They are portrayed
2012-02-03 Divine Liturgy:
Al, I know that in the Orthodox church neither the same Priest not the same Altar may be used to celebrate the liturgy more than once a day. I know of one Orthodox temple in San Francisco that has
2012-02-02 mixed marriages:
Zoey, I must begin my answer with a couple of disclaimers. First, although the Orthodox and the Copts are extremely close in both theology and custom, we are not in Communion. Therefore I am neither
2012-01-31 Marriage after Divorce:
Julia, I assume your sister is Orthodox. If so, the Orthodox Church will recognize her marriage to a Roman Catholic, but the wedding must be performed by an Orthodox Priest. You and your sister
2012-01-12 Conversion:
Ann, First, I am not a Copt, but I am Orthodox. Second, you need to be talking to you fiance's parish Priest. No advice I or anyone else could offer you here is more useful or important than developing
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