Monthly Archives: April 2005

Orthodox, Not, and VERY Not

Thanks to Dcn Matthew, and according to the GOA website … Archbishop Iakovos, 93, spiritual leader of Greek Orthodox Christians in the Western Hemisphere from 1959 to 1996, died April 10, 2005 from a pulmonary ailment. Deeply respected by all … Continue reading

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Out & About

Deacon Raphael reviews two books: 1) When Women Were Priests :Women’s Leadership in the Early Church and the Scandal of Their Subordination in the Rise of Christianity 2) The Gospel According to Women: Christianity’s Creation of the Sex War in … Continue reading

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Great Canon & Life of St Mary of Egypt

We are coming up on the Fifth week of the Great Fast where the service of Compline with the entire Canon of St Andrew of Crete, along with the life of St Mary of Egypt, is served in Orthodox parishes … Continue reading

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Sloppy Joes – Lenten

Saute until tender:3 Tbsp oil1 lg onion (diced)2 med green peppers (diced) Add:3 c. tomato sauce1 1/2 Tbsp chile powder (or more)1/8 tsp black pepper1 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp (salad) mustard1 Tbsp honeySimmer together over low heat about 20 minutes. … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Bars (Lenten Dessert)

1 c. mashed sweet potatoes1/2 c. vegetable oil1 c. sugarMix together. Add:2 c. flour1 1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 1/2 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp cinnamon1 c. raisins (dust w/ flour so they don’t sink to the bottom of batter) Pour … Continue reading

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