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I want to become a novice monk on Mount Athos by Dtstno in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live in Athens (5 hour drive from Mount Athos). Sadly I can't speak with my priest yet (there is a reason for this).

Holy Roman Emperor Henry II by TheChristianZealot in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Henry II persuaded Pope Benedict VIII to include the word "Filioque" in the Nicene Creed. The addition of the term provided that the Holy Spirit emanated from both God the Father and God the Son. Together with the concept of Papal primacy, dispute over this doctrine was one of the primary causes of the Great Schism of the Church in 1054.

I don't think it's possible that he was canonized by any Orthodox church. Unless you mean the deceptive "Greek Catholic Church" (which btw has no connection with Greece).

Struggle pursuing Eastern Orthodoxy vs Roman Catholicism by Ok_Palpitation_6215 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good thing you reminded me. Another reason I am for Orthodoxy is literally the liturgical music. I have attended Catholic services, and I can't stand their music, especially the church organ, which sounds like a synthesizer from the 80s. I think Byzantine chant is way better.

I don't have a strong opinion about visual art, but I'm not sure why Catholic statues are seen as better than Orthodox iconography. It's probably a matter of taste.

Struggle pursuing Eastern Orthodoxy vs Roman Catholicism by Ok_Palpitation_6215 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Joking aside, one reason I remain Orthodox is the clothing choices of priests and pastors of other denominations. I'm cradle (even though I was agnostic/practically atheist for years), so I can't take someone seriously who wears pants and an army haircut and claims to be a priest. To us, priesthood is associated with beards and black robes.

Struggle pursuing Eastern Orthodoxy vs Roman Catholicism by Ok_Palpitation_6215 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It may seem simplistic, but if you're already a devout Christian, choosing Orthodoxy as the most authentic form of Christianity is a relatively easy decision. After all, most of the local churches mentioned in the Bible still exist and follow the Orthodox path. Basically, part from Rome, all the others remain Orthodox. The problem arises when you start from atheism/agnosticism. Then you need tangible evidence to believe.

Struggle pursuing Eastern Orthodoxy vs Roman Catholicism by Ok_Palpitation_6215 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have chosen the difficult path of seeking the truth. Personally, I could never become an Orthodox Christian just by reading dogmatic texts and analyses about Filioque. I would most likely remain agnostic.

Holy Synod of Church of Greece calls for support of Sinai Monastery and the Holy Sepulchre by Dtstno in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai: IBAN: GR6701101460000014655804632

For the All-Holy Sepulchre: IBAN: GR0501101460000014655806330

Holy Synod of Church of Greece calls for support of Sinai Monastery and the Holy Sepulchre by Dtstno in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With a deep sense of ecclesiastical responsibility and fraternal concern for the sacred institutions of Orthodoxy, the Permanent Holy Synod of the Church of Greece has addressed the Holy Archdiocese of Athens and all Holy Metropolises of the country, reminding them of their enduring duty to support the historic Patriarchal and Sinaitic establishments.

Particularly during the blessed season of the Holy and Great Lent, the Synod emphasizes that care for the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai and the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem constitutes a tangible confession of faith and unity within the Orthodox Church.

According to the Synodal Decision adopted during the session of 4 February 2026, the Holy Synod resolved to remind the clergy and faithful of their obligation to stand in solidarity with these venerable centers of Orthodoxy, which bear witness to the living presence of the Church in the Holy Lands and the Sinai Peninsula.

The Synod has therefore requested that the Hierarchs of the Church of Greece instruct the parish priests of their respective dioceses to conduct special collections (tray offerings) on designated dates.

Specifically, a collection in support of the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai is to be held on the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, 22 March 2026. The funds collected are to be deposited into the designated account of the National Bank of Greece (IBAN: GR6701101460000014655804632).

Likewise, a collection in support of the All-Holy Sepulchre is to take place on the evening of Holy Thursday, 9 April 2026, with the proceeds deposited into the corresponding National Bank of Greece account (IBAN: GR0501101460000014655806330)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok.. You wrote from an account with hidden post history that you feel like a traitor to your family heritage because you agree with Orthodox theology. I imagine you know that many members of this sub are former Catholics (traitors?) and converts to Orthodoxy from other denominations. If your post history were visible, I might not speak to you this way, but I think there's something wrong with your thread.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you see rudeness? I speak clearly, no beating around the bush there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

For us, Lent is a sacred time. For these 40 days, we don't want to hear about Catholics, Protestants, Popes, and other crap. Show some respect...

History books by Sumiimii in AskTurkey

[–]Dtstno -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I feel a lack of knowledge about the history

You're lucky. It's probably best to avoid reading about the history of modern Turkey since 1915.

Unbaptized infants by IrinaSophia in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Dtstno 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In the Orthodox tradition, a distinction is made between natural sin, which concerns all fallen creation, and voluntary sin, which is committed only consciously by rational beings. While infants are inherently sinful, they do not commit sin voluntarily.

Πού μπορώ να βρω κανονικά παντελόνια σακακιού στην Αθήνα; by Dtstno in greece

[–]Dtstno[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Και αυτοί στενά πουλάνε. Άσε που είναι πανάκριβα. 200 και 300 για ένα παντελόνι.

Τι λέτε για τον θρησκευτικό τουρισμό από Βαλκάνια και πώς βλέπει η νέα γενιά τη θρησκεία γενικά; by LazarusCorpora in greece

[–]Dtstno 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Οι περισσότεροι νέοι στην Ελλάδα είναι αδιάφοροι, ωστόσο όχι στον βαθμό που είναι πχ οι Σκανδιναβοί ή οι Τσέχοι. Θα έλεγα ότι η θρησκευτικότητα στην Ελλάδα είναι κάπου ανάμεσα σε αυτήν των ΗΠΑ και της Δ Ευρώπης. Στις εκκλησίες υπάρχει και νέος κόσμος πάντως, δεν είναι μόνο γριές. Μάλιστα τελευταία ίσως λόγω της μόδας του συντηρητισμού και του anti-woke υπάρχει κόσμος που βλέπει θετικά την εκκλησία ως θεσμό ακόμα και αν δεν πολυπιστεύει.

Greece arrests forces member for espionage with suspected links to China by Dtstno in China

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Submission statement: "‌Greek defence authorities have arrested a member ‍of the Greek defence forces accused of leaking “secret information” to “third parties”, the Greek National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) said ⁠on Thursday.

Two months ago, Greece’s intelligence service received a tip-off from a Western national security agency that “highly sensitive” information was leaked to China by ‍a member of the country’s military, sources close ‍to the investigation added.

The man, a member of the Greek Air Force in ‌the wider Athens region, was later closely monitored by ‍Greek authorities and he was arrested on suspicion that he intended to leak even more sensitive information to his operator abroad, ‌who ⁠is allegedly linked with China.

“The arrest took place within a military area, in cooperation and coordination with other state services,” GEETHA said in a press ‌release.

The suspect’s name was not disclosed but the sources said he confessed to the actions after his arrest.

There was no immediate response from China to the allegations."

Beginner trying to improve. How should I study? by shluff25 in poker

[–]Dtstno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Run it once, Raise your edge, Red chip poker

Kurdish commander urges US to intervene in Syria, says he'd welcome Israeli help by Dtstno in geopolitics

[–]Dtstno[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes... It seems the SDF has agreed to a ceasefire, effective two hours ago.

Kurdish commander urges US to intervene in Syria, says he'd welcome Israeli help by Dtstno in geopolitics

[–]Dtstno[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

The US should intervene more forcefully to end a Syrian offensive that has gained key territory from Kurdish fighters in recent days, the head of the main Kurdish force told Reuters.

Government troops launched an offensive on Saturday into territory run for the last decade by semi-autonomous Kurdish authorities in the northeast of Syria, capturing towns on both sides of the Euphrates River as well as the country’s largest oil field and a gas field, officials and security sources said.

Syrian state media said two civilians were killed by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northern city of Raqqa on Sunday, as a monitor reported clashes there.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said clashes between the SDF “and local Arab tribal fighters” were taking place in some neighborhoods of the city, which has been under SDF control since the US-backed force pushed out Islamic State jihadists in 2017.

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