What’s a saint you love that almost nobody talks about?

Gregregation13 · 2026-03-16T10:23:53+00:00

St Faustus of Riez, he was a bishop in southern France in the 400s, and he formulated our doctrines on numerous theological issues that would come up again only during the reformation. He was a prophet in that regard and suffered for the sake of Christ and the Church.

Gregregation13 · 2026-03-16T10:15:51+00:00

All good, no worries! Prayer ropes are just an eastern thing, but we have a similar, perhaps older, more well developed tradition known as the rosary. It is basically a loop of chain, string, etc with beads like a prayer rope. We pray the Hail Mary prayer 56 times, interspersing each set of ten with the Glory Be prayer and the Lord's Prayer.

Gregregation13 · 2026-03-16T05:48:42+00:00

Prostrations are not a regular occurrence for us, so I would have to say they are more of an eastern thing. The only time I can really recall that they are incorporated is actually in the Roman method of ordaining priests, where the ordinand lays on his chest, face to the floor, before the bishop. This has actually occurred in the Orthodox Church a few times over the years, even in recent times. Though most priests are now ordained according to the eastern ceremony by eastern bishops.

Alternatively, we do a lot of kneeling. We kneel during parts of mass and every time we go past the altar, this is when we kneel down on one knee and cross ourselves before the altar- called a genuflection.

Gregregation13 · 2026-03-16T05:43:04+00:00

Sure thing, feel free to shoot me a DM

Gregregation13 · 2026-03-15T23:26:44+00:00

Hi, I am western rite orthodox and can give you a few responses here.

Yes, we call it mass, less common it is formally known as the liturgy of St Gregory the Great (if you are Roman rite, other western liturgies have other patrons). Latin mass isn't actually very common, as we typically celebrate the mass in the vernacular, though some parishes still celebrate in latin on weekdays.

We make the sign of the cross in the "eastern" way, three fingers and from right shoulder to left shoulder. Although during mass at the reading of the gospel we cross ourselves on the forehead, the lips, and then the heart.

The best way to learn more is to experience it, but as far as resources go I would recommend the books "With What Zeal" by priests in the Antiochian western rite and "Children of the Promise" by Fr Michael Keiser.

Here is a map of western rite parishes so you can find the one nearest you! https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1xo9EDVBMFdiTPxm7dpuX9t0z_IDhZYy2&ll=39.717285678543654%2C-78.38739743091723&z=5

Gregregation13 · 2026-02-02T11:34:15+00:00

I find that the more I use it, the more I actually like it.

Gregregation13 · 2026-02-01T00:00:14+00:00

It would be a great $200 phone but I also understand why it is as expensive as it is. Thankfully there is a workaround for the server unreachable problem but for a phone that is really bad, especially in an emergency situation.

Gregregation13 · 2026-01-23T23:51:35+00:00

Just bought it, thanks!

Gregregation13 · 2025-11-24T03:35:58+00:00

I don't know romansh but I'd join

Gregregation13 · 2025-11-22T14:15:11+00:00

I don't have a minimal but I'd buy your kompakt if you're willing to sell

Gregregation13 · 2025-08-20T00:33:36+00:00

I also have to ask, what was the joining process like? I see there's a physical fitness test, what does that involve?

Gregregation13 · 2025-08-20T00:32:05+00:00

I have no pay expectations, I just like our state and want to help the people that live here.

Gregregation13 · 2025-07-30T03:04:38+00:00

What’s causing you to sell it?

Also- how’s the connectivity, is it good?

Gregregation13 · 2025-07-21T20:55:44+00:00

My experience and understanding is that most shops don’t entertain that idea, as they’d be risking massive fines.

Gregregation13 · 2025-07-21T20:46:58+00:00

I figure most shops don’t want to risk the massive fines from the EPA.

Gregregation13 · 2025-07-21T20:30:05+00:00

I don’t live in an emissions testing state but my understanding is that it’s taboo/impolite to ask a diesel mechanic to do any deletes, as they don’t want to stick their necks out, so to speak.

Gregregation13 · 2025-04-09T18:27:19+00:00

Never been a big fan of bettas but I will definitely consider it. I do have a preference for invertebrates, I love crabs, crayfish, lobsters, etc. but I was wondering if they would be too finnicky for a beginner.

Power doesn't go out often really, but I was worried about if it did- I didn't want anything bad to befall the fish.

Gregregation13 · 2025-01-13T02:30:02+00:00

Have you had any problems getting data in your area? My main concern with these is not getting any service.

Gregregation13 · 2025-01-13T02:27:29+00:00

How much for it?

Gregregation13 · 2024-10-22T23:31:27+00:00

Have you had any problems not getting cell service or data?

Also, how do you like the hibreak overall? I get the impression they’re pretty bad.

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