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?
I have had the pleasure of hearing and meeting to men who seek to bring the Orthodox Church to the African-American Community. Subdeacon Paul Abernathy (yes, he is related to the late Civil Rights leader) is a brilliant foot soldier in the faith serving as the Director of FOCUS Pittsburgh. This organization is giving hope … More Voices of Evangelism: Subdeacon Paul Abernathy & Bishop Thomas
There are a lot of titles being used in African-American churches these days. It used to be the only black churches that had bishops were the AME and other Methodist, Episcopalians, and COGIC. Today with the modern interpretations of the “Five Fold Ministry,” it is not uncommon to see apostles, prophets, and bishops in both … More Reading The Ancient Apostolic Alternatives
Yeah, it is about time I got that idea going. But, it is here. The Brotherhood of St. Moses the Black/Virginia Chapter is up. Join, post, and/read. Again, if you have comments, ideas, and thoughts; contact me. Thanks.
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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…
Congratulations to John Norman. He and Michael Janakis were ordained to the office of Sub-Deacon at Saint George Cathedral Antiochian Orthodox Church in Pittsburgh, Pa on the Feast of the Nativity (Christmas Day) Wednesday, December 25th, 2013. John is a graduate of Tuskegee University and continued his education through the Antiochian House of Studies. He is … More AXIOS!
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
Here is a fantastic and informative lecture on the foundation and spread of Orthodoxy Christianity on the African Continent. It has been there for quite some time. Orthodoxy In Africa
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