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soulrestinginstpetersburg · 6 months

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#orthodoxy #orthodox christianity #eastern orthodoxy #orthodox #christianity #eastern orthodox #orthodox church

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intheobituaries · 2 months

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I’m loving learning about Eastern Orthodox funeral customs.

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allthingseurope · 1 month

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Agia Triada Monastery, Crete, Greece (by Nik)

#crete #greece #europe #travel #travel blog #monastery #mediterranean #europe travel #orthodox church

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thod0rakis · 1 month

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ethel cain in white dress looking incredible

#ethel cain #southern gothic #western #lana del rey #coquette #axe #old house #preachers daughter #california gothic #america #rural gothic #orthodox church

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wgm-beautiful-world · 6 months

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Orthodox Church of Holy Spirit in Chłopiatyn, POLAND

#orthodox church #iglesia ortodoxa #chłopiatyn #poland #polonia #europe #europa

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lostmymarblesstuff · 3 months

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#christianity #faith in jesus #jesus #jesus christ #jesus is coming #jesusisgod #jesussaves #jesus loves you #christian living #catholic #catholicism #orthodox christianity #orthodox church

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godlovesyousoiloveyou · 10 months

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St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, San Gabriel, California

#St. Sava #serbian orthodox #serbija #orthodox christianity #eastern orthodox #orthodoxy #orthodox #eastern orthodoxy #church #orthodox church

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orthopunkfox · 8 days

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Being queer and a Christian is often very difficult. I experience alienation from both sides. Often these two parts of myself feel impossible to reconcile. But, I want to share something beautiful that my priest does that nearly makes me weep every time. The Orthodox Church is not known for its inclusivity or progressiveness. It is ancient and its gears turn slowly. During Holy Communion, those who are not confirmed members of the Church may come forward for a blessing. The blessing is done by gender.

"The servant of God [Name] is blessed..." for men,

"The handmaid of God [Name] is blessed..." for women.

The first time I went up for a blessing, I was hesitant. My gender is no secret and I do not try to hide my queerness. Which blessing would I receive? With sadness, I concluded the priest would do what was simplest and default to my assigned gender.

I stood before him and bowed my head, arms crossed over my (noticeably growing) chest. He raised the golden chalice over my head and lovingly said:

"The beloved of God Quinn is blessed, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen "

He has done this ever since and with this simple action, preaches one of the main, if oft forgotten pillars of Orthodoxy: It does not matter who you are, what pronouns you use, what colour your hair is, what clothes you wear, what mistakes you've made, what trials you have overcome, where you came from or where you are. You are beloved of God just as you are. You are created in the Image of God and are a sacred vessel of beauty, and there is a place for you here.

This is true inclusivity. Not the white liberal veneer placed on so many churches where the cishet, boomer congregation pats themselves on the back for the rainbow flag outside while actively misgendering the trans person sitting in the pew. My priest has not given any big speeches talking about how everyone is loved here. He doesn't have to. His genuine kindness and that of my fellow parishioners are the only sermon marginalised people need to hear. In these moments, the two parts of myself become one and I truly believe that the God I love delights in me.

#queer christian #orthodox christianity #orthodoxleftist #faithfullylgbtq #orthodoxy #trans christian #orthodox church #inclusiveorthodoxy

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slavasmrti · 2 months

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Church of the Holy Mother of God, Serbia.

#serbia #orthodox church

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ohsalome · 9 months

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Concerned with the survival of unique Ukrainian architecture under constant russian bombing, ukrainian company Skeiron has launched a #SaveUkrainianHeritage project. They 3D scan culture monuments in order to preserve them, at least digitally, if the worst comes true. Asides from this utilitary use, the technology will also be helpful with monitoring the condition of the monuments over time.

While the beautiful church shown on the pictures - Saint Sophia Cathedral - has not yet been uploaded on their site, you can still have a virtual tour of the monuments they have already scanned here

And if you find this initiative worth supporting, please consider donating! (scroll to the bottom of the page for the relevant links in english)

#ukraine #ukrainian architecture #architecture preservation #3d model #3d scanning #architecture #churches #orthodox church #orthodox architecture

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strehlenau · 27 days

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