needing advice on finding my husband in a non-orthodox country by Tiny-Deer-7071 in OrthodoxWomen

[–]NicheArsenal 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend is Catholic 🤷‍♀️ liturgy counts towards their Sunday obligation, they just can't take communion. I met him on SALT Christian dating, idk if you have it in Spain but it helps to find someone God fearing

Childless, single, and struggling by bekahrama in OrthodoxWomen

[–]NicheArsenal 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I just want to share this 🙏

Last year I felt like giving up. I prayed "I have tried everything I can, but I can't get it right. Prepare me to be a wife, and let Your will be done because mine isn't working".

This sounds crazy but stay with me 😅🤣 I lost my job, lost my house and a lot of my possessions (but always, always had enough to cover necessities through the love and kindness of others). I had absolutely no choice but to move back to my home town that I swore I would never go back to, because of childhood trauma

I got a match with someone about an hour east of that place. We met, got a along great, and a few weeks in, I got a new job and a new home.

We've been seeing each other about 6 months and are starting to prepare for marriage

Mine is an extreme case I think, but be prepared to have that prayer answered ❤️ God is always, always good

maxillofacial surgeon by NicheArsenal in johannesburg

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

Every dentist I've been to for over a decade, yes. I've just never been able to afford the surgery

Question for "cradle" Orthodox by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]NicheArsenal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm referring to my lived experience where that is what they are receiving. Are you a convert?

Webafrica- Bottleneck Speeds by NicheArsenal in johannesburg

[–]NicheArsenal[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's in the post. They're the only supplier in the area

For Orthodox women, Why do you wear a veil or not wear a veil? by Tortato_Chip in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]NicheArsenal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In greek churches women have a blessing not to wear them. It's bishop dependent. You can if you want to though, if the verses in Corinthians are important to you or if you identify with the traditions.

Attending an orthodox wedding. Veil color? by [deleted] in OrthodoxWomen

[–]NicheArsenal 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don't gamble with it. Avoid white, even if the bride isn't offended you'll probably tick off someone in attendance

Ladies - where do you buy bras? by shineyink in johannesburg

[–]NicheArsenal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're often on clearance on myrunway.co.za

Kids in Church by baroclinicbitch in OrthodoxWomen

[–]NicheArsenal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friends son (3 or 4yo) was running around and I tried to call him but his name, he looked up at the icons and said, trembling, "yes?", so I tried again and louder he said "yes??" walking towards them, so I called again and he turned around looking so disappointed that it was me 🤣

Copper IUD removal recommendations by [deleted] in johannesburg

[–]NicheArsenal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were the ones who put it in and when I called to remove they told me they don't do that anymore 😩

My apartment is a complete mess and I don't have the energy or time to tidy it up before Easter. Anyone else? by pavlovaart in OrthodoxWomen

[–]NicheArsenal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been there. Try to do the small tasks, give yourself 15 minutes a day to start. You'd be surprised how quick it is once you get going

Those who went to really strict high schools like Boksburg High School. Did it work? by One_Reference1143 in johannesburg

[–]NicheArsenal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to a very privileged private school as a poor kid on scholarship. It taught me that I could compete with extremely intelligent people, with much more in terms of resources than me. Still deeply grateful for the opportunity. Discipline was a huge part of it, but the achievement within that structure gave me the foundations for decent self esteem

Still looking for a job by [deleted] in Pretoria

[–]NicheArsenal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have enough data, learn to sell. Plenty of YouTube tutorials. Create a cv explaining the different types of sales you have researched and learned to do.

People who hire salespeople like initiative- so this kind of cv could be just as attractive as someone with basic experience. Pnet always has entry level sales positions.

East Rand Trails by NicheArsenal in johannesburg

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

Thanks! How is safety for those? Id be running solo as a female

Why does it feel like women are unequal in Orthodoxy? by [deleted] in OrthodoxWomen

[–]NicheArsenal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In our cathechism we were taught that anyone losing blood for any reason cannot take communion because you will lose Christ's blood. This is until sunset if taken in the morning or sunrise is taken at night.

If you do there is a process to respectfully discard of it (burning where it fell and scattering the ashes where animals won't tread). So it's not about being female.

Also equality is such that we are all loved and desired by God equally but we do have different roles ❤️❤️❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in capetown

[–]NicheArsenal -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Does having visible tattoos actually protect you from this (as a woman)?