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Archive for January, 2010
Translation of Chrysostom’s Relics
Traditionally today commemorates the translation of the remains of John Chrysostom from his original burial place in Armenia to Constantinople. What is interesting about this feast day is the underlying issue of reconciliation, and restoration. Chrysostom was a stormy character, invoking the ire of the imperial court because of his uncompromising attitudes towards among other [...]
Micro-ekklesia
Thanks to Lyngine for forwarding this rather interesting article from Newsweek to me. Lisa Miller (the article’s author) writes that a recent Pew Forum study shows that 7 percent of Americans worship in small groups in house churches rather than attending larger gatherings/congregational settings. The article goes on to explore some of the reasons – [...]
Synaxis of the Forerunner
Today is the Synaxis of John the Forerunner – it is a sensible place for a feast commemorating John, prophet, precursor of Christ, and the one who plays a key role in the Theophany event. It is however, curious that John gets at least four feast days in the liturgical cycle three of them are [...]
Theophany
Perhaps the second most important feast in the liturgical cycle (Pascha being the first) today we celebrate the manifestation of the Trinity, and the philanthropy of God. “When you enlightened all things at the time of your manifestation, . . . the Jordan reversed its course, flowing uphill and carrying us to heaven.” Today is [...]