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I wasn’t privileged to meet him. But, like all others who have converted to Orthodoxy, in particular the Antiochians, Metropolitan Philip Saliba has touched every one of us. The story of how in 1987 he opened the doors of the church to some…
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A sister at my church said that her neighbors don’t consider her and her husband as good Christians because they are Orthodox. She and her husband are white. If much of white Protestant America does not consider the Orthodox Church as a valid expression of Christianity, there is no doubt that black inquirers (and even … More Risk Worthy
February is the month where we take the time to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of African-Americans. Some of us also recognize noteworthy kings and queens of Africa as well. It is not unusual to have church bulitien boards filled with pictures of great religious leaders from Richard Allen (founder of the African Methodist Episcopal … More Black History Month: Come and See
Now, here is a practice that modern day African-Americans (or anyone else outside of a liturgical tradition) ain’t havin’. “Hmph! Kissing some preacher’s hand.” Maybe it wouldn’t be the worst obstacle for a black inquirer if the priest looks like Fr. Maximus Cabey or Fr. Jerome Sanderson. Maybe it would be easier in an Ethiopian, … More Kiss The Who’s What?
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And so it begins. At 8:45 AM, I received Chrismation beside my sponsor, Seraphim Hamilton, by my priest, Fr. James Purdie. Fr. James joked with my wife saying that she had better take her photos quickly as the ceremony is over in the…
Pilgrimage. That is probably the best way to describe going to the St. Moses the Black Conference. Sure, we all can chat with each other through Facebook. And a few of us can be reached through our blogs. But, there is nothing like meeting and worshiping with one another. These two videos give a glimpse … More Pilgrimage For All People
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. For an African-American to visit and become an inquirer of Eastern Orthodoxy can seem a lonely challenge. Most white people do not bother to explore this ancient form of the Christian faith. Many Orthodox Churches are not located in predominately black neighborhoods. Seminary … More No, Never Alone
