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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Priesthood | 4/26/2007 | Herman |
| Q: what does the Orthodox church believe about the priesthood of all believers? A: Christ is Risen! The Orthodox Church has always talked in terms of a "royal priesthood" which ... | ||
| family | 4/25/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: Can you tell me how many children does the Orthodox believe say that we should have? I 'am an ... A: Madeline, You should have as many children as you can love and raise and educate well. As long as ... | ||
| Revelation | 4/25/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: What does the Orthodox Church believe about the end of the world ? I know that the orthodox don't ... A: Madeline, Of all tech books in the New Testament, there is only one that is forbidden to be read ... | ||
| coptic catholic marriage | 4/24/2007 | Ashraf Nisseem |
| Q: I know you have answered questions like this before. I'm a Roman Catholic woman who is now engaged ... A: Khristos Anisti. i wish u had a holy and happy Easter. i m so happy to hear that u love God and that ... | ||
| Coptic Orthodox-Catholic Marriage | 4/22/2007 | Ashraf Nisseem |
| Q: I am a Coptic Orthodox christian and engaged to marry a Catholic girl. I wanted to know that if we ... A: Khristios Anisti. wish u had a great easter. if u want to marry ur girl in a Catholic church as a ... | ||
| differences in the various Orthodox Churches | 4/19/2007 | Ashraf Nisseem |
| Q: I am Greek Orthodox and have friends that are Armenian Orthodox. They celebrate American Easter vs. ... A: Khristos Anisti. thnx much for ur questions. the link here gives u full detail about the calendar ... | ||
| godparents | 4/18/2007 | Herman |
| Q: how many godparents does the orthodox religion allow and what sex are they to be? A: Christ is Risen! For a child, there should be at least one godparent the same sex as the child who ... | ||
| Funeral | 4/17/2007 | Herman |
| Q: Why pregnant woman should not attend a funeral ? Can a pregnant woman attend the ceremony in a ... A: Christos Aneste! Christ is Risen! There is no church prohibition against a pregnant woman attending ... | ||
| is 'theosis' a coptic orthodox teaching | 4/15/2007 | Ashraf Nisseem |
| Q: I have read in a couple of places recently that Pope Shenouda has recently started teaching that the ... A: Khristos Anisti. thnx much for ur question. The statement by St. Athanasius of Alexandria, "The Son ... | ||
| sin nature | 4/15/2007 | Herman |
| Q: Below is a quote from a protestant web site on the concept of a 'sin nature' Although outwardly ... A: Christ is Risen! Interesting, it does appear that this Protestant website has benefited from some ... | ||
| Messianic Judaism | 4/15/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: As an Orthodox Christian I have been taught that the Orthodox church was the first or original ... A: Steve, If you have not done so already, please read the book by Timothy Ware called THE ORTHODOX ... | ||
| differences re salvation | 4/14/2007 | Herman |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I am trying to analyze what salvation means for the eastern ... A: Christ is Risen (Traditional Orthodox Easter Greeting) For the Orthodox, salvation is the journey, ... | ||
| Chuch History | 4/13/2007 | Herman |
| Q: How does the church address Messianic Judaism? Don't the Messianic Jews claim to be the original ... A: Christ is Risen! Messianic Judaism can be most probably identified with the "certain men" discussed ... | ||
| Baptism in the Greek Orthodox Church | 4/12/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: Alex- I wrote you on February 1, 2007 about baptizing our son, who was conceived out of wedlock, in ... A: Kathleen, Until your union is blessed by the Orthodox Church by the rite of marriage, your husband ... | ||
| Easter | 4/12/2007 | Herman |
| Q: Why is a mikri anastasi (small resurrection ) celebrated on Saturday in Cyprus? They seem to ... A: Christ is Risen! All Orthodox Christians believe that the Last Supper occurred on a Thursday. There ... | ||
| Easter | 4/12/2007 | Herman |
| Q: Why is a mikri anastasi (small resurrection ) celebrated on Saturday in Cyprus? They seem to ... A: Many Orthodox Churches celebrate a Vesper Liturgy of St. Basil on Saturday, which "prefigures" the ... | ||
| Baptism | 4/12/2007 | Herman |
| Q: When a child is baptized catholic, does the priest wet the child hair ? If so is it with water or ... A: Christ is Risen! Christos Anesti! As I understand it, for Catholic baptism, holy water is either ... | ||
| Union between Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox | 4/11/2007 | Ashraf Nisseem |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the major reasons why both Oriental Orthodox and Eastern ... A: Khristos Anisti. thnx much for ur question. the main reason both families r not in communion is the ... | ||
| marrage | 4/10/2007 | Ashraf Nisseem |
| Q: I am a Roman Catholic seriously dating an Egyptian man who has converted from Coptic to Catholic. ... A: Khristos anisti. thnx much for ur question and i wish u had a happy easter. if ur guy is now ... | ||
| marriage | 4/10/2007 | Herman |
| Q: When a catholic gets married in a orthodox church doe's he become orthodox ? Is the orthodox ... A: Christ is Risen! When a Catholic is married in an Orthodox Church they are still Catholic. They are ... | ||
| early relationships | 4/9/2007 | Ashraf Nisseem |
| Q: Recently, i was involved in a relationship with a Coptic girl. We are both 16 and i am Jewish but ... A: i wish u had a holy and happy Pesach. thnx much for ur question. i will give u a straight answer ... | ||
| Homosexuality in the Orthodox Church | 4/9/2007 | Herman |
| Q: I am a Greek Orthodox and i have a friend who i know from church i know his family really really ... A: Christ is Risen! What was spoken to you was done in confidence. You are under no obligation to tell ... | ||
| Baptism | 4/9/2007 | Herman |
| Q: If my daughter is baptized in a Orthodox church and in the future she wants to get married in a ... A: Christ is Risen! This is actually a question that would have to be answered by the Catholic priest ... | ||
| 40 day | 4/7/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: What is the exact purpose of taking a new baby to church before they are 40 days old? Also, what ... A: Kelly, The Church recognizes that after giving birth both mother and baby need a rest and some time ... | ||
| Orthodox Ministries for PWSSA (Persons with Same Sex Attraction) | 4/7/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: I am a Roman Catholic contemplating converting to Orthodoxy and, as well, a person wirh same sex ... A: Joseph, First, I know of no such specific ministry. But the day after we establish one I'd like ... | ||
| Baptism | 4/7/2007 | Herman |
| Q: I'm greek orthodox and my husband is catholic. We got married in a greek orthodox church 4 years ... A: Glory to Jesus Christ! The Creed of Faith believed by both the Orthodox and Catholic Churches says: ... | ||
| About Mokattam Miracle | 4/7/2007 | Ashraf Nisseem |
| Q: can i find a scientific geological proof about the miracle of Mokattam Mountain ? A: khristos anisti. thnx much for ur question. i have no scientific proof for u regardin this specific ... | ||
| Baby Names | 4/6/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: As a Greek Orthodox Christian I wanted to know if I am limited to Saint Names when choosing a name ... A: Mary, Any Saint's name is acceptable, whether the righteous Saint lived before of after Christ. ... | ||
| Differences | 4/5/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: Can you tell me what really separates the Orthodox church and Lutheran church. A: Rose, Many things separate us. Among them are Trinitarian doctrine, sacramentally, Apostolic ... | ||
| communion | 4/2/2007 | Herman |
| Q: I was just recently told that if you are divorced it is not acceptable for you to take part in ... A: Glory to Jesus Christ! The Orthodox Church firmly believes in the sanctity of the marriage bond. ... | ||
| orthodox baptism | 3/31/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: I am doing an assignment on baptism in different religions and was hoping you could please when the ... A: The traditional time for Baptism is the Morning of Holy Saturday, the day before Pascha (Easter.) ... | ||
| baptism | 3/28/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: Why do priests cut the baby's hair at baptism? Thank You A: Ana, The cutting of the hair symbolizes the first sacrifice we make to God as new members of His ... | ||
| I need your advice please | 3/26/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: I have a question. I'm 27 years old and I am engaged to a divorced man who is of catholic faith. ... A: Maria, Thanks for the feedback. Next time instead of asking for my advice just demand my blind ... | ||
| Baptism | 3/20/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: My husband and I were recently asked to be Godparents. Shortly after we were asked, the same family ... A: Maria, Local custom on this varies. Technically, the Godparents represent the congregation, the ... | ||
| Reformed Theology | 3/5/2007 | Alex Anatole |
| Q: How would a personal belief in "eternal security" affect the Divine Liturgy and one's status as a ... A: Steve, "Eternal security" assumes that once one is saved one is guaranteed go to heaven. Orthodoxy ... | ||
| Gifts to Icons | 3/4/2007 | Herman |
| Q: Is this custom mostly related to the Greeks? I believe I understood the monk to tell me it doesn't ... A: You will not see this in most Orthodox Churches, even Greek ones. It is something that is "allowed" ... | ||
| Gifts to Icons | 3/4/2007 | Herman |
| Q: I don't understand why the Greek Orthodox Church offers gifts to the Icons. I visited a Greek ... A: Glory to Jesus Christ! People are simply trying to show their appreciation for answered prayers. ... | ||
| Baptismal Gift | 2/23/2007 | Herman |
| Q: Which Bible would I buy, King James, NIV etc., also would I buy a children's Bible? Thank you so ... A: The kind of Bible would be your choice or perhaps the parents'. In that the Orthodox Church is not ... | ||
| Hymn of Christos anesti | 2/23/2007 | Ashraf Nisseem |
| Q: What is Almaseeh Kam (المسيح قام/Christos anesti) in English. Where can I download the English ... A: thnx much for ur question. at the link: www.coptichymns.net/module-hymns-catview-pid-42.html u ... | ||
| Demon Possession | 2/22/2007 | Herman |
| Q: Is it possible for a Orthodox Christian to become demon possessed. Is it possible that both a demon ... A: Glory to Jesus Christ! Based on the testimony of Holy Scripture, the Orthodox Church would not ... | ||
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Herman
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer general questions about the teachings of the Orthodox Church and Orthodox monasticism, particularly differences from Protestants and Catholics.
Experience
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.
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