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Expertise
I can answer general questions about the teachings of the Orthodox Church and Orthodox monasticism, particularly differences from Protestants and Catholics.
Experience in the area
Orthodox Christian convert from Protestantism over 30 years ago.
Organizations
American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese
Publications
Monachos.net Discussion Community http://www.monachos.net/forum/forum.php
Education/Credentials
1 year seminary training. 30 years research.
What do you like about this subject?
I enjoy helping people become more aware of the vast treasure of the ancient Christian Faith that has been safeguarded by the Holy Orthodox Church for over 2000 years.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Orthodox comes from the Greek: Ortho Doxa, which has several meanings: Right Glory, True Praise, Correct Doctrine. The Orthodox Church teaches that it has correctly preserved the Apostolic Witness from the time of our Lord's Incarnation th until the present day.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Our Lord, God, and Savior, Christ Jesus, did not give us a book. He gave us the Church, the continuing worshipping community of believers. It is in the Church and through the Church that the compendium of writings that we call the Bible was created.
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| stephan | 02/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the explanation. GOD BLESS! |
| stephan | 01/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the explanation and GOD bless! ..... |
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Recent Answers from Herman
2012-02-06 Revelation 22: 8-9:
Well, first off, we have the Apostle John, who was taught by Christ our Lord Himself. Interesting that he had no problem with kneeling before the Angel to begin with. In this case the Angel was merely
2012-02-06 Divine Liturgy:
Having done a little more research, I have turned up the following. One Divine Liturgy per day is the ancient practice. The justification being that the Lord was born once, crucified once, rose once
2012-02-05 Divine Liturgy:
Some Orthodox Churches have more than one Divine Liturgy as well, but they are done on separate altars by separate priests. Not sure about the Catholic Church but I imagine they generally have multiple
2012-02-03 question:
Our Lord Jesus Christ has said that no one has seen the Father, except through Him. The Trinity is a difficult idea to convey, so we need to careful in how we explain and depict this idea. There are certain
2012-01-24 fasting free period after Christmas:
On December 25, the Afterfeast of the Nativity of Christ begins. From that day to January 4 (the day before Theophany Eve) is a fast-free Period. The Eve of the Theophany (January 5) is another strict
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