Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church

Orthodox Christianity in Columbus, GA

And when you fast…

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Jesus said, "And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not been seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your father … [Read more...]

Where do I pray?

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"And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men.  Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.  But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in … [Read more...]

The Great Feast of Theophany

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At Your Baptism in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest.  For the Father's voice bore You witness by calling You His Beloved Son, and the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truth of the Father's word.  O Christ our God, You have appeared to us and enlightened the world.  Glory to You! … [Read more...]

New Release from St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press

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When Hearts Become Flame: An Eastern Approach to the Dia-Logos of Pastoral Counseling (Second Edition) by Dn. Stephen Muse, author of Being Bread (Revised, 2nd Edition) Whatever else he or she does, the pastoral counselor, same as the priest at the Divine Altar, enters into a call and response relationship, invoking God’s presence and seeking to … [Read more...]

THE BANQUET OF THE LORD

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The importance of preparing to receive the Holy Mysteries That the Church requires us to prepare to receive the Holy Mysteries of the Body and Blood of Christ, prior to the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, by saying the Pre-Communion Prayers, is a given. The Church also requires us to fast from midnight on, abstaining from either food or drink, … [Read more...]

Holy Scripture

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The Holy Scripture is a collection of books written over multiple centuries by those inspired by God to do so. It is the primary witness to the Orthodox Christian faith, within Holy Tradition and often described as its highest point. It was written by the prophets and apostles in human language, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and collected, edited, … [Read more...]

The Exaltation or Elevation of the Holy Cross

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The Elevation of the Holy Cross is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on September 14. This feast is also referred to as the Exaltation of the Cross. This is also a popular name day for Stavroula/Stavros (from "stavros" meaning cross). This feast commemorates two events: (1) The finding of the Cross by the Empress Helen … [Read more...]

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