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A Christian Understanding of Freedom by Archbishop Dmitri of Dallas and the South

People generally use the word freedom in order to describe two things: the first and perhaps most persistent meaning of the term is simply lack of subjection to any kind of ownership or tyrannical authority, the lack of restriction of one?s actions, the absence of obstacles to self-determination or personal choices, the right to make up one?s own mind with regard to occupation, speech, assembly, religion and so on….

In this particular article it is not our intention to dwell on the matter of freedom as described above, making this a plea for law and order. Rather, we wish to present a general account of the Orthodox Church?s understanding of freedom, in light of Christ?s work of redemption, His “breaking the chains of hell and overthrowing the tyranny of hades.” …

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Electronic Newsletter August 15/28 Dormition of the Theotokos

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, McKinney, Texas Electronic Newsletter August 15/28 11th Sunday after Pentecost Dormition of the Theotokos In giving birth thou didst preserve thy virginity; In thy dormition thou didst not forsake the world, O Theotokos. Thou wast translated unto life since thou art the Mother of Life, and by thine intercessions… Continue reading Electronic Newsletter August 15/28 Dormition of the Theotokos

St. Maximus on Prayer and Free Will

In the introduction to his explanation of the prayer, "Our Father," St. Maximus the Confessor explains the meaning of prayer in connection with his very profound understanding of the nature of free will and its role in salvation. Prayer, according to St. Maximus, consists ideally in petition for that which God desires to give us… Continue reading St. Maximus on Prayer and Free Will