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Offline William

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AYSF and prayer rules
« on: September 11, 2012, 07:27:25 PM »
Do Orthodox Christians need their spiritual father to approve any changes in their prayers rules, or is that just a monastic thing?
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Re: AYSF and prayer rules
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2012, 07:30:56 PM »
Quote from: William on September 11, 2012, 07:27:25 PM
Do Orthodox Christians need their spiritual father to approve any changes in their prayers rules, or is that just a monastic thing?

Please ask your priest about any changes you wish to take regarding your prayer life.
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Re: AYSF and prayer rules
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2012, 09:46:49 PM »
Quote from: William on September 11, 2012, 07:27:25 PM
Do Orthodox Christians need their spiritual father to approve any changes in their prayers rules, or is that just a monastic thing?

It's a monastic thing*. Although it's certainly a good idea to consult with others (like your parish priest) who have more experience/training/etc.

*The exception is if you receive a particular prayer/prayer rule/etc during confession. In that case, yes, you need to speak with your confessor before changing it.
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Re: AYSF and prayer rules
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2012, 02:07:38 PM »
Bump.

I also fittingly enough aysf'd my priest about this topic.
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Re: AYSF and prayer rules
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2012, 05:21:57 PM »
My priest's answer essentially agreed with witega's.
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