A further and worthwhile appreciation of Sir John Tavener’s Music and spirituality, from the Toronto Globe & Mail John Tavener’s sacred works were influenced by Russian Orthodox Christianity – The Globe and Mail
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Some wise and illuminating reflections on making a journey in faith, from Ryan Adams, writing on Patheos: 4 Things That Are Not Reasons I Became an Orthodox Christian
Dearly Beloved in the Lord, Last Friday, 15th November, we entered the joyful season of Christmas. Our Church prepares us to receive the Lord Jesus Christ who came into the world…
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Sir John Tavener, one of the leading British composers of the past 50 years, has died at the age of 69. Sir John was known for music that drew on his deep…
The Eastern Catholic Tradition Today * “The Eastern Greek Catholic Tradition and Heritage” – Wednesday 29 January 2014, 3.00 – 5.00 pm Revd. Dr Robin Gibbons, Research Fellow, Centre for Eastern Christianity, Heythrop…
“The word hell has had a checkered career in the history of the church. And it wasnt hugely important in the early days. It was important, but not nearly as important as…
From Philip Pulella, Reuters: Pope Francis will receive Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 25, an encounter that could help mend strained relations between the Vatican and the Russian Orthodox Church. Russian-Vatican…