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On Those Called To Be Clergyman

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On the Priesthood (2)

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When A Marriage Has Died

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On The Stricter Judgments In Store For Clergy

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“I Think I’m Burned Out”

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The Fine Line Between Working Hard and Letting Go

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Priestly Attire

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Procedure To Become A Priest

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On The Functions Of The Priesthood

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Orthodox Marriage & Its Misunderstanding

by Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev The love that exists between a man and a woman is an important theme in many books of Scripture. The Book of Genesis, in particular, tells us of holy and pious couples,...

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On The Priestly Order

by Pope St. Gregory the Dialogist I say it with tears, I declare it with groans, that, when the priestly order has fallen inwardly, neither will it be able to stand outwardly for long. (Book V, Letter 53)

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Top Five Ways To Kill Your Bible Study (And One Thing To Give It Life)

Here are several things you might find yourself doing that will unintentionally shrink or even kill your group: Prepare your Bible study late in the week. You’re a busy guy, and you’ve learned to put...

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The Priesthood & The Remission of Sins: Part 1

by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos 1. Sacred (ordained) Priesthood My book Orthodox Psychotherapy emphasizes the great value of the Mystery of the Priesthood. Priesthood is highly prized. It is...

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The Priesthood & The Remission of Sins: Part 2

by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos 2. Spiritual Priesthood Apart from Sacred (ordained) priesthood, there is also what is called spiritual priesthood. Orthodox Psychotherapy has a whole section...

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The Priesthood & The Remission of Sins: Part 3

by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos 3. Remission of Sins The subject of the remission of sins needs to be examined here because, under the influence of Western ideas, we have a legalistic view of...

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“I Want To Die As A Priest – Not A Clown”

by Dimitrios N. Kagaris We clergy are often reminded how few ‘parish priests’ inhabit our Church calendar. It almost seems as if martyrdom is our only chance. Men like Papa Dimitri show us clearly that...

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On The Mystery Of Ordination

There is no greater honor on earth, no greater responsibility than the calling of the priestly service.

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What Does Vocation To The Priesthood Mean?

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Christian Priesthood & Ecclesial Unity

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On Recruiting Future Priests

by George Benjamin Gapen The current shortage of priests has resulted in the recruiting of candidates. Since the parish priest has a unique role in such efforts, this seems an appropriate time and...

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