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Here in Houston we were blessed recently with the visit of three bishops in one week.

First, there was our own Father in Christ — His Grace, Bishop BASIL, of Wichita and Mid-America. (Pics from that visit forthcoming.)
You may listen to that Hierarchical Liturgy here … or, especially, you should listen to Sayidna’s homily on the occasion of the elevation of an archpriest (and priests and their families in general) — HERE.

Then there was a surprise visit by His Beatitude, IGNATIUS, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East — the 170th patriarch after St Peter.

Patriarch IGNATIUS was accompanied by His Grace Bishop Luka Khoury (vicar bishop of the Patriarch; Bishop of Saydnaya). Sayidna LUKA celebrated the Hierarchical Liturgy with His Beatitude, to the side, on the throne. To listen to His Beatitude’s message to the people of St George click HERE.

Here’s a few pics …

The following comment was left on this blog in reference to this old post (note – the link for the bumper sticker has expired).

For the sake of peace and tolerance we should read books of other faiths. Quran is the only book with its original text intact. It is the only book that confirms and respects Jesus and Moses (and other biblical prophets as well). Knowledge never hurts. Intolerance does and it comes from lack of knowledge. God bless all my christian brothers and sisters. There is old testament, there is new testament and there is final testament and just as jesus said I have come to revive the law. The book given to Jesus was injeel, in Aramaic. Unfortunately it is not available anywhere. Oldest bible is in ancient greek in museum. Present bible is according to mark,mathew, john and lukes but not according to Jesus. Quran is that revival of law that Jesus refers to. Muhammad was last prophet sent to do the work that was left incomplete.

— Muhammad

Only charitable comments dealing with errors in content, not grammar, will be accepted.

Here at the Orthodixie Headquarters we are blessed, from time to time, to receive letters – emails – from the Ancient Faith faithful.

Just for fun, here’s a few …

Dear Fr Joseph,

I am new to Orthodoxy, having converted last Pascha, and since that time I’ve heard the phrase “back in the Old Country” many, many times.

Just what does this mean – the old country – and, I feel stupid asking … just where is it?

Lost in Indiana

Dear Fr Joseph,

My sister goes to a church – not an Orthodox church – that is very contemporary & politically correct; they even say the Lord’s prayer beginning with the words “Our Mother, who art in heaven” … And, of course, they have a woman priest. Do you see such innovations coming to Orthodoxy?

Sally in San Antonio

Greetings Abouna,

I need some clarification. Like many good people, I receive a plethora of forwarded emails on a daily basis – many of which, lately, have involved politics and the candidates running for election.

For instance, some have said that George Bush was the devil.

Others warn that Barack Obama is the devil.

And, still others claim that Sarah Palin is Ol’ Scratch.

What say ye?

Tim in Tennessee

Dear Fr Joseph,

Oxford University just released their list of top ten irritating phrases, things like:

At the end of the day

I personally

At this moment in time

With all due respect

and … 24/7

Are there any words or phrases, within Orthodox parlance, that you find irritating?

Sincerely,

Sean in Cheyenne

For the answers to these questions, tune in …

The Orthodixie Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio.

(Or, just listen right here.)

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From the past … or is it the future? Hey, what time is it?

This week’s Orthodixie Podcast rebroadcast
was
shall be

is …

all about time

We cannot talk about time without participating within time and using phrases that speak of time.

And we live in a country that is obsessed with time …

Time is running out!

Sale ends Saturday!

The Five Day forecast is calling for …

News at Eleven …

Kickoff time set for 6:45

If our pizza isn’t at your door in 30 minutes or less …

Isn’t it about time you bought our life insurance?
Car?
Home?
Diet Plan?
Candidate?

Next time, choose …

The Orthodixie Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio.

(Or, just listen right here.)

Of course, this Batman is nothing compared to the authentic look of this one — but, hey, when you got it, you got it. (Pictured here: Batman Salem.)

Last night was the annual All Saints Party at St George, Houston. What a turnout!

These, contrary to appearances, are real men. Real furry men; but, real nonetheless.

The size of the crowd may be attributed to the fact that there was a Bishop in the house …

Uh, that would be the one in the middle. (Fr Michael Evans, Atlanta; Bishop BASIL, Wichita; and Fr Gabriel Karam, Sugar Land.)

This princess, dressed here as St Helen, allows me to share her castle.

Security was assured, should trouble occur during the festivities: thus, a peaceful Knight was experienced by all.

Cleopatra. Still stunning after all these years!

What would a costume contest be without a little cheering!

And the winner is: Jesus! Elvis! (Only in the South.) Here’s last year’s incarnation of “the King” —

Looks like Elvis has left the building, but swooning fans may require medical attention …

… or heavenly intervention.

Wait! There’s Elvis now! Ooops, come to think of it, it’s just a little Elvis impersonator. (Y’all, that’s my son with an odd mask. It is, look closely, a little Elvis. See the legs, arms, hands and feet — just below the head?)

Thank ya very much.