Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal
It is hard to imagine that controversy can become so engrained an attitude that even the words of hymns become…
Bishops and Priests
I was asked this morning by a friend, how it is that we have bishops and priests in the Orthodox…
Congregation Size – Sit the men down
There are times when I write about something which is doctrinal and even dogmatic. There are times when I write…
St Severus and Julian of Halicarnassus – Part 2
The First Letter of St Severus to Julian of Halicarnassus Of the Patriarch, to the same Julian. From the instant…
St Severus and Julian of Halicarnassus – Part 1
There is an extensive collection of texts between Julian and St Severus which describe the controversy caused by Julian’s view…
The Church and the churches – Part 1
I first started writing something with this title more than 30 years ago. It has often been on my mind.…
Technophobia!
I am not afraid of technology. I just wanted to get that sorted out right at the beginning. My last…
Orthodoxy and Protestantism IX – Do we need the Church?
The idea that Christians do not need the Church and can find spiritual life and sure guidance without membership of…
Sin, Death and the Fall
I would like to consider the dogmatic aspects of Sin, Death and the Fall which are the basis of man’s…
Orthodoxy and Protestantism VIII – Evangelical Baptism
You are becoming attracted and even convinced by the teachings and practices of the Orthodox Church as far as you…