Nativity in Albany, Georgia

With the blessings of His Grace, Bishop Demetrius of Boston, Hieromonk Ignatius of Holy Ascension Monastery, in Bearsville NY traveled to Georgia to serve at the Holy Trinity Mission in Albany, GA. Fr. Ignatius daily served the cycle of services including the Divine Liturgy for the days surrounding the Nativity according to the flesh of our Lord, God, and Saviour, Jesus Christ; from Saturday Dec. 23, 2012/Jan. 5, 2013 until Tuesday Dec. 26, 2012/Jan. 8, 2013.

Faithful from St. Theophan the Recluse Mission in Suwannee, GA also attended services.

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Orthodox Awareness

Why Do We Follow the Old Orthodox Calendar?

Why do we follow the Old Orthodox Calendar?

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Q. In considering becoming part of the GOC in America, I am getting warnings from various circles that the attitude of GOC people is that of being “walled off,” “arrogant,” “judgmental,” and “in your face” toward those not in the Genuine Orthodox Church, with accusations such as “World Orthodox” priests are “not even Christians” and the like. Could you give me your personal, realistic assessment of this dynamic and possibly refer me to an official statement on how GOC members should and do relate to and communicate with those in “World Orthodoxy”? Read more...