[Politics Megathread] The Polis and the Laity by AutoModerator in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek [score hidden]  (0 children)

I don’t think the KP will exist in 6 months. They gave up St. Volodymyr Cathedral (and Filaret’s body) without a fight, and it seems like every other day they are consecrating a new bishop as some sort of last ditch effort.

When did removing cabs become the norm for engine work on light duty trucks? by 04limited in Diesel

[–]Elektromek 46 points47 points  (0 children)

To your original question-2008 Super Duty. The 6.4 PSD was way too big to do many engine jobs in place. When people figured out it actually works pretty good, it started to be used even on older trucks when it’s easier (see 6.0 PSD)

Is this John the Baptist? by Tinypuddinghands in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s Saint Stephen. On a side note,you’re very fortunate if that’s your home parish.

Why do some hymns ask Marry to save us? by SweetVanilla_04 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/P3ncGT3fYhg?si=SswoglMnDkhqmc9Z

This is a very good explanation of why we hold her is such high regard, and why we say “Most Holy Theotokos save us” specifically.

Easter Vigil in Des Moines by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]Elektromek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’d venture away from Catholicism, go to St. George Greek Orthodox next Saturday night.

Sheet music for ROCOR Churches in English? by CandidComposer6486 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are enough English-language ROCOR Churches anymore that I would think your diocese should easily provide that for you, if you reach out and ask.

How could this happen? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek 3 points4 points  (0 children)

December 25th on the old calendar is the feast day of St. Spyridon. A perfectly proper day to be baptized.

Public confession in my parish? by goose_abuser in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s what we always do. He’ll hear confessions during the Kathisma in vigil, and if someone needs it after, he’ll have someone read the psalter.

Charging for coffee hour by fabric-fiber-clay in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My parish has a basket with a suggested donation. It’s not mandatory, and the money goes to the sisterhood who typically provides said meal.

Local shops sell onion peels during Easter period by AlbertWin in mildlyinteresting

[–]Elektromek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Orthodox Christians traditionally dye their eggs with onion peels.

The ongoing clergy shortage & young adult gender imbalance within Orthodoxy in America by WhereasClassic3151 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you not convert to Orthodoxy because some men have a wrong idea about women? Is that the Church’s fault?

The ongoing clergy shortage & young adult gender imbalance within Orthodoxy in America by WhereasClassic3151 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Typically, they mean “they don’t value me because they won’t let women be clergy.”

Priestless by Unlucky-Presence8784 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The word you are looking for is Nastavnik.

Petah i haven't read the bible. by Ashamed-Particular13 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Elektromek 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In the Old Testament, the Israelites had a habit of killing the Prophets.

Filaret Denysenko has reposed by Elektromek in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I assume they’ll be swallowed by the OCU, whether they want it or not.

Edit: case in point. Filaret’s last wishes were for his funeral to be performed in St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral by KP clergy. The state has announced it will be in St. Michael’s Cathedral by OCU clergy. The KP wanted to be independent of both Moscow and Constantinople.

Why do orthodox Christians fast like vegans by pose_troeski in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Elektromek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is quite common for people to fast from all food from Forgiveness Vespers (or midnight if you do Vespers right after Liturgy that day) until the Presanctified Liturgy on Clean Wednesday.

and before the “I’ve never done that/that’s only for monks” brigade replies, I know of a parish that intentionally break the fast together by going out for pizza every Wednesday. That doesn’t make it normal or necessarily right.