Word Magazine May 1959 Page 9 OBLIGATION OF CHURCH MEMBERS By Father Alexander Curry From time to time the question of church membership arises in our congregation, and I believe it is a problem that must be solved in all churches. The question of who should pay dues, the services they are entitled to, should [...]
الصفحة الرئيسية المطران إيماننا وعقيدتنا جديد في الموقع Word Magazine October 1993 Page 4 – 5 NURTURING THE ORTHODOX FAMILY by John T. Chirban “The modern family is the building block of society.” “The contemporary family is slowly decaying.” We have all been exposed to such clichés that underscore the importance and endangerment of the [...]
Word Magazine December 2000 Page 13 “NO WAY JOSE!” By Khouriye Dr. Diane Ellis Miles It was about 10:00 PM on a Saturday evening. We were leaving the Hafli with about an hour’s drive home. Father George was walking with us to our car when we heard some young boys on the grassy knoll of [...]
The Word Magazine May 1976 Page 10 –11 MARRIAGE AS UNITY AND EDUCATION By Fr. Joseph Allen An important quote in the Orthodox Matrimonial Service captures the aspects of unity and education in only a few words: Unite them in one mind and one flesh, and grant unto them fair children for education in thy [...]
Word Magazine September 1960 Page 3/28 By Archpriest Leonid Kolchev For a long time the Cross served as the instrument of a shameful punishment, exciting fear and disgust among people, but from the time that Christ sanctified it by His Blood, it became an object of pious respect and veneration for all Christians. However, this [...]