"The work of prayer belongs to the angels, and is, therefore, the special concern of the Church. Every other work, i.e., charity, nursing the brethren, visiting the sick, caring for prisoners, releasing captives, and other similar things, is done by the brethren in love and offered by them to God. Similarly, poverty, fasting, sleeping on the ground, prostrations, vigils, etc., are good and like a sacrifice to God, because they aim to subdue and humble the body so that we may be purified and approach God and become friends of God.
Showing posts with label Religion and Spirituality. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Religion and Spirituality. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Why Does The Orthodox Church Have Lengthy Prayers?
"The work of prayer belongs to the angels, and is, therefore, the special concern of the Church. Every other work, i.e., charity, nursing the brethren, visiting the sick, caring for prisoners, releasing captives, and other similar things, is done by the brethren in love and offered by them to God. Similarly, poverty, fasting, sleeping on the ground, prostrations, vigils, etc., are good and like a sacrifice to God, because they aim to subdue and humble the body so that we may be purified and approach God and become friends of God.
Monday, July 11, 2011
What Does Mean To Be An Orthodox Christian?
What is meant by 'Orthodox'?/What does mean to be an Orthodox Christian?
An easy question to answer to most of the MGOCSMians. To be Orthodox means to be a member of the local Orthodox parish;), to believe in the Church's Holy Tradition; to participate in the Eucharist etc. But does it qualify us to be "Orthodox"?
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Renovated MGO Cathedral, Bhilai
After a long wait the MGO Cathedral is now ready with it's modified look. It was into renovation
works since months and the efforts by the people for making the Church turn into a beautiful piece of art are really appreciable. Have a look on the new & stunning look of MGO Cathedral, Bhilai.
works since months and the efforts by the people for making the Church turn into a beautiful piece of art are really appreciable. Have a look on the new & stunning look of MGO Cathedral, Bhilai.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Malankara Orthodox Church History
1. INTRODUCTION
Malankara Orthodox Church is an ancient Church of India and it traces its origin to as far back as A. D. 52 when St. Thomas one of the Disciples of Jesus Christ came to India and established Christianity in the South Western parts of the sub-continent.
Malankara Orthodox Church is an ancient Church of India and it traces its origin to as far back as A. D. 52 when St. Thomas one of the Disciples of Jesus Christ came to India and established Christianity in the South Western parts of the sub-continent.
The St. Thomas Christians or the Indian Christians exist at present in different churches and denominations. But a major section of the parent body of St. Thomas Christians which has maintained its independent nature constitutes the Orthodox Church under the Catholicate of the East with Headquarters at Devalokam, Kottayam.
Monday, January 24, 2011
MGOCSM Bhilai - An Intro
MGOCSM, the oldest student organisation in Asia is the student wing of Indian orthodox church and it has grown as an international movement with about 1500 units all over the world.
For over 100 years, in spite of the chaos in the world the movement is moving forward with its dynamic programs faithfully adhering to its motto-
Worship - Study - Service
Worship by being good...
Study by seeing good... &
Service by doing good...
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