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Syria – September 2011, Part 1

Posted on September 20, 2011 by frjosephhuneycutt

September 13 – 18 a delegation of Christians, 11 in number (6 Orthodox priests, 3 Orthodox laymen; a Protestant pastor and a professor), visited Syria on a fact finding mission — especially regarding the 3 million Christians in that country. … Continue reading →

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My Weekend in Syria

Posted on September 19, 2011 by frjosephhuneycutt

It’s not every day that your cell phone rings and the voice on the other end invites you to take a short trip to Syria in a couple weeks. But it does happen. At the invitation of the Antiochian Archdiocese, … Continue reading →

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The Road (Fork, Toilet Paper, Water Tower) Not Taken

Posted on September 9, 2011 by frjosephhuneycutt

A portion of this week’s podcast already in progress: … then there was the high school water tower which, even though it was 1979, still had a big fat 70s style “Class of 76” painted on it. We were the … Continue reading →

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September 8: The Birth of the Mother of God

Posted on September 8, 2011 by frjosephhuneycutt

The Church’s veneration of Mary has always been rooted in her obedience to God, her willing choice to accept a humanly impossible calling. By Fr Alexander Schmemann The Orthodox Church has always emphasized Mary’s connection to humanity and delighted in … Continue reading →

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Clergy Feet Are Made of Clay

Posted on August 31, 2011 by frjosephhuneycutt

With the recent falling asleep of Archbishop DMITRI of the Orthodox Church in America, I was reminded of the many occasions in his presence – mostly around the Monastery of the Glorious Ascension, Resaca, Georgia – back in the day. … Continue reading →

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