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Orthodoxy — the Fullness of the Faith

Posted on December 21, 2022 by padrerichard

“People come to the Orthodox Church because it is a solid stable bastion of traditional Christian values, where marriage and family are highly valued, multiple children are encouraged and the lifestyle is focused on the services and disciplines of the … Continue reading →

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Through the Intercessions of Elder Ephraim of Arizona — lessons from a monastery

Posted on December 8, 2022 by padrerichard

Three years ago today the world lost a holy father, Elder Ephraim of Arizona. However, in as much as he “completed the race” and was found worthy to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, we gained a saint! Now we have … Continue reading →

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Diversity

Posted on November 6, 2022 by padrerichard

“Kazan” Icon of the Mother of God Luke 16:19-31 When we look around any group of people, we see a great diversity.  There is a diversity in appearance, a diversity of skills, a diversity of personalities, a diversity of situation … Continue reading →

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Exaltation OF THE HOLY CROSS

Posted on September 27, 2022 by padrerichard

The Feast of the Elevation of the Cross Saint John of Kronstadt My beloved in Christ brethren! We celebrate today the feast of Elevation of the Holy and Life-giving Cross of our Lord. When the Patriarch Macarius, one and a … Continue reading →

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The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady Mother of God and Ever- Virgin Mary

Posted on September 21, 2022 by padrerichard

The Most Holy Virgin Mary was born at a time, when people had reached such limits of decay of moral values, that it seemed altogether impossible to restore them. The best minds of this era were aware and often said … Continue reading →

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W4DXCC Convention

Posted on June 6, 2022 by padrerichard

“W4DXCC DX and Contest Convention every year for the past 17 years has welcomed Hams from around the world. Our goal is simple, provide a place where All hams can come and enjoy fellowship with other Hams for several days … Continue reading →

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New Forum for QRP’ers

Posted on June 6, 2022 by padrerichard

Thomas, K4SWL, who runs QRPer.com has started a new forum for all of us who love to be QRP and in the field. Thomas states in his blog, “I’ve created a QRPer discussion board that anyone can join, free of … Continue reading →

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Jurisdictions Come Together

Posted on May 23, 2022 by padrerichard

His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral) reposed in the Lord on May 16 at the age of 74. The services at the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign brought together hierarchs from various jurisdictions. His Eminence Metropolitan Mark of Berlin and Germany, … Continue reading →

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Christianity is Life!

Posted on May 20, 2022 by padrerichard

On Tuesday, May 4/17, the 15th anniversary of the restoration of the fullness of ecclesiastical unity within the Russian Orthodox Church, and the eve of the anniversary of the enthronement of His Eminence Hilarion, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New … Continue reading →

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The Sacrifice of Worship

Posted on May 17, 2022 by padrerichard

May 16, 2022 · Fr. Stephen Freeman “When God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac (Genesis 22), there was no questioning on Abraham’s part about what was intended. He understood precisely what was involved in such a thing. There … Continue reading →

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