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Herman

U.S.

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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. 1 year seminary training.

Organizations

American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese

Publications

Orthodox Monasteries of North America http://omna.malf.net

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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User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Masha	11/21/09	10	9	10	10	Thank you! I really appreciate your help .....
Tim	11/16/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for clearing that up.
Tim	11/13/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for the answer.
tim pavlou	11/11/09	10	10	10	10
Pal	11/04/09	7	7	10	10

Recent Answers from Herman

2009-11-15 Baptizing child either under catholic and/or Serbian Orthodox Church:

Although we were once one church, the Orthodox have never recognized the supreme authority that the Pope assumed over the Church and have remained outside his authority. The most recent Popes have been

2009-11-13 origins of godparents:

Yes, a child can be baptized without a godparent out of necessity, but, particularly today, it is not considered a good idea. When a child is baptized, promises are made. A responsible adult is speaking

2009-11-12 origins of godparents:

The use of godparents or sponsors in Baptism dates back to the days when Christians were persecuted by the Roman Emperor Nero. Parents were often massacred during these persecutions. Thus sponsors were

2009-11-10 timing of Jesus:

For Christians, Our Lord's incarnation, death and resurrection are the focal point of all history, the most important events in Creation. A worse way to die than crucifixion I would not even want to

2009-11-05 calanders:

I assume you are referring to what is often called the "Old Calendar/New Calendar" controversy. Many Orthodox Churches still use the ancient calendar used by the Roman Empire, called the "Julian" or "old"

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