From Catholic To Orthodox
By Thom Nickels The word ‘orthodoxy’ can conjure up foul associations. There’s Bertrand Russell’s famous quote, “Orthodoxy is the grave of intelligence,” which covers any sort of rigid or right thinking at the expense of creative thought. Orthodoxy (lower case) implies a strict adherence to tradition against which Modernism doesn’t stand a chance. In Judaism, [...]
The Story of Orthodoxy’s Prodigal Son: Pt 3
by Jeremy Basil Dannebohm Much to the dismay of the Byzantine Catholic priest, I left the “Eastern Rite” en route for the local Orthodox Church. I began to attend the liturgical services at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral. I enrolled in fundamentals of Orthodoxy courses and was part of the OCF group. While at St. [...]
The Story of Orthodoxy’s Prodigal Son: Pt 2
by Jeremy Basil Dannebohm I knew what I wanted: TRADITION. (Feel free to break into a number from “Fiddler on the Roof” and then continue reading.) Yes, you read that correctly, tradition. I was looking for an order that prayed the offices together. I was looking for an order that wore their habit. I was [...]
The Story of Orthodoxy’s Prodigal Son: Pt 1
by Jeremy Basil Dannebohm “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I– I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost Growing up in Ellinwood, Kansas, a small town with a population of about 2,000, Orthodoxy is certainly a “road less traveled.” In fact, as far as [...]
Why I Became Orthodox: A Personal Story & Testimony
By Lance Goldsberry On January 31st, 2010, one day after my 50th birthday, I was received into the Holy Orthodox Catholic Church of the East at St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. My chrismation represented a 20 year journey of studying Orthodoxy. I was raised Roman Catholic, and went to parochial school for [...]
My Story & Journey to Orthodoxy
From the blogsite Semantron – Journey of an Eastern Orthodox Christian. I was born and raised a Southern Baptist for the first part of my life. I went to church every Sunday, attended youth group on Wednesday night, etc. I wouldn’t say I was particularly devout at such a young age, it was just what [...]
Before And After Conversion
Gradually we became aware that the Orthodox Church is the true Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
Letter To A Roman Catholic Friend
No, Bill, it is impossible to be both Roman Catholic and Orthodox at the same time.
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