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The St. Mary Magdalene Church Iconostasis is finished!

What in the world is an Orthodox Christian?

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Yes! Church services

Saturday Vespers 5pm

Sunday Divine Liturgy 10am

Prayers of the Hours 9:40am

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Cycles of the Orthodox calendar

(and why they matter)

by Dr. Nicole Rojas

St. Mary Magdalene

Orthodox Church

Catechism Program

Begins Sept 5

3:30-4:30pm

Church Office Hours

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Orthodox Christianity on the Web

by a member of our church

What is confession?
Why is it necessary?

Read an article:

Confession -
Not a novel but a battle

A few links ...

Pravmir.com: Orthodox Christianity and the world
Why We Do That: A Guide for Understanding Orthodoxy after 2,000 Years by Fr. Matthew Streett
The New Athesim and Five Argunments for God by William Lane Craig
Men and Church by Frederica Mathewes-Green
The Role of Women in the Eastern Orthodox Church by Angelo Nicolaides
WHY ORTHODOX MEN LOVE CHURCH by Frederica Mathewes-Green
Theotokos - The Joy of All Who Sorrow by Helen Creticos Theodoropoulos (Excerpted from an address given March 23, 1996)
A very Large Glossary of Orthodox Terms from Church of the Mother of God
The Meaning of the Great Fast by Mother Mary and Bishop Kallistos Ware
Fasting (Rules) in the Holy Orthodox Church by Photios Michael and AnnaSophia
A Letter to an Evangelical An explanation of why tradition matters by Father Michael B. Johnson
Why do we fast? Always do the things you CAN do: The Holy Fathers on Fasting. Prison Ministry Letter.
How to Set up a prayer (icon) corner is a good summary of where, what icons and items are appropriate, and some cautions about the place of worship in your home
Church Etiquette: This is meant as a guide and local customs may vary
Conservative minds convert to Orthodox Christianity by Rod Dreher
Children in Church by Abbott Tryphon
Link HERE to many more articles that have appeared on this site

Sermons

Fr. Lawrence Gaudreau

Sept 27, 2020	Christ will help us acheive a life full of Him
Sept 14, 2020	Exaltation of the Cross: The true meaning of the cross
Sept 13, 2020	Accept and embrace the invitation to the feast
Sept 06, 2020	We make God present in this world
Aug 30, 2020	We have salvation if we desire it!
Aug 16, 2020	If you have the faith...
Aug 15, 2020	Dormition: The Mother of God - The Second Eve
Aug 06, 2020	Transfiguration: We are called to be nothing less than transformed
Aug 02, 2020	We have the power to acquire the Holy Spirit
July 26, 2020	Find strength and power during difficult times
July 05, 2020	"There is no salvation without a struggle"
June 28, 2020	"Be a powerful participant in Christ's presence in this world"
June 21, 2020	"The Holy Spirit acts upon the church" part 2
June 14, 2020	"The Holy Spirit acts upon the church" part 1
June 07, 2020	Pentecost: Descent of the Holy Spirit
May 28, 2020	Ascension
May 24, 2020	"Show God that we do love Him"