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I have some good news, I have been accepted as a catechumen in the Greek Orthodox Church here in Athens, now I have much to learn on the beginning of my spiritual journey! Thanks and praise to God.
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« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2012, 03:40:07 AM » |
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Congratulations! Glory to God!
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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2012, 04:24:09 AM » |
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Congratulations!
Just out of curiosity, may I ask whether you are a Greek or an immigrant? If the latter, did you consider conversion to Orthodoxy before moving to Greece?
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« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2012, 05:21:51 AM » |
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Congratulations!
Just out of curiosity, may I ask whether you are a Greek or an immigrant? If the latter, did you consider conversion to Orthodoxy before moving to Greece?
Neither I suppose! I am From England - British. Where I lived in England there was no orthodox, so I really didn't know much about it. It has taken me over 2 years to get this far. I am still learning slowly, some of the customs still feel slightly alien to me, I guess that will take a while. |
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« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2012, 09:45:33 AM » |
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Many years!
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« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2012, 09:52:58 AM » |
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Congratulations! Glory be to God!
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« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2012, 10:51:43 AM » |
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Wonderful news! Congratulations!
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« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2012, 03:14:35 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2012, 03:38:41 PM » |
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Congratulations, JR. Glory to God!
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« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2012, 04:32:46 PM » |
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I have some good news, I have been accepted as a catechumen in the Greek Orthodox Church here in Athens, now I have much to learn on the beginning of my spiritual journey! Thanks and praise to God.
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« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2012, 06:44:38 PM » |
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i thought i made a big effort to become orthodox, but i am humbled now to see how u moved countries for it! welcome and may God bless yr catechumenate. i am very happy for u. |
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« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2012, 07:25:37 AM » |
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i thought i made a big effort to become orthodox, but i am humbled now to see how u moved countries for it! welcome and may God bless yr catechumenate. i am very happy for u. mabsoota, I feel it was the Holy spirit that brought me here for this very reason, I did nothing on my own. I do know that If I had stayed in the UK then I would not of had the chance to learn about Orthodoxy, God works in mysterious ways, even though we don't realize it at the time.
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« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2012, 02:38:54 PM » |
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Congratulations, many years.
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« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2012, 02:33:46 PM » |
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« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2012, 09:46:19 PM » |
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Many years!
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« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2012, 10:02:51 PM » |
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Congratulations. But remember, you are now not "not Catholic", you are Catholic in fullest sense.
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« Reply #17 on: March 14, 2012, 07:19:47 AM » |
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Congratulations!
Just out of curiosity, may I ask whether you are a Greek or an immigrant? If the latter, did you consider conversion to Orthodoxy before moving to Greece?
Neither I suppose! I am From England - British. If you're a Brit living in Greece, then you're an immigrant In any case, God bless you in your search, and may He unite you to His Church. |
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« Reply #18 on: March 14, 2012, 03:59:06 PM » |
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God bless you! You are blessed to live in Greece, having so many saints nearby even in Athens. I hope you are able to visit them often.
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Not to be flippantly dismissive, but something of such a personal nature as this is best addressed by your priest, not by anonymous yahoos on an Internet discussion forum.
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