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The Church | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Norton Shores, MI. Raquo; Our Faith. Raquo; The Church. The Church: Procedures for Becoming a Member of the Orthodox Christian Church. The Orthodox Christian becomes united with Christ at Baptism and is nurtured by Christ at every Eucharist. We believe that the Holy Spirit acts in and through the Church to make Christ our Lord and to bring His work to fulfillment. Becoming an Orthodox Christian. The Orthodox Church has a universal ...
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Liturgy | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Norton Shores, MI. Raquo; Our Faith. Liturgy: The Meaning and Celebration of the Eucharist. We knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth, for surely there is no such splendor or beauty anywhere on earth. We cannot describe it to you; we only know that God dwells there among men and that their Service surpasses the worship of all other places.". As it is celebrated today, the Divine Liturgy is a product of historical developmen...
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About | Recounting Rus
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Russia is called “Holy,” not because she pretends to be holy, but because her ideal is holiness not greatness but holiness. October 10, 2008: This is a blog about life. It started in August 2007 when I moved to Russia as an English teacher and has thus far brought us to my being married to a wonderful (Russian) woman and working odd translation/editing jobs. If you’re into that sort of thing, and/or Orthodoxy, you can see some of my more meaningful translations at my other page: Incendiary. I have found ...
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Spirituality | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Norton Shores, MI. Raquo; Our Faith. Spirituality: The Meaning of Theosis As the Goal of Christian Life. The Individual and the Church. While Orthodoxy recognizes the value of the person, it does not believe that we are meant to be isolated or self-sufficient. Each person is called to be an important member of the Church. Orthodoxy believes that one cannot be a Christian without being a part of the Church. The process o...St Paul's...
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Special Services | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Norton Shores, MI. Raquo; Our Faith. Raquo; Special Services. Special Services and Blessings: Non-Sacramental Services Which Contribute to Spiritual Life. The Great Blessing of Water (Megas Agiasmos). In addition to the Great Blessing of Water, there is a Lesser Blessing of Water service which can take place at anytime. Usually, it is celebrated when a home is blessed, on the first day of the month, the beginning of the school ...
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Liturgy | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Norton Shores, MI. Raquo; Our Faith. Liturgy: The Meaning and Celebration of the Eucharist. We knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth, for surely there is no such splendor or beauty anywhere on earth. We cannot describe it to you; we only know that God dwells there among men and that their Service surpasses the worship of all other places.". As it is celebrated today, the Divine Liturgy is a product of historical developmen...
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The Sacraments | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Norton Shores, MI. Raquo; Our Faith. Raquo; The Sacraments. The Sacraments: The Meaning and Importance of Liturgical Life. The Sacraments of initiation always are concluded with the distribution of Holy Communion to the newly-baptized. Ideally, this takes place within the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. This practice reveals that Orthodoxy views children from their infancy as important members of the Church. There is...As member...
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Special Services | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
http://agoc.mi.goarch.org/our-faith/special_services
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Norton Shores, MI. Raquo; Our Faith. Raquo; Special Services. Special Services and Blessings: Non-Sacramental Services Which Contribute to Spiritual Life. The Great Blessing of Water (Megas Agiasmos). In addition to the Great Blessing of Water, there is a Lesser Blessing of Water service which can take place at anytime. Usually, it is celebrated when a home is blessed, on the first day of the month, the beginning of the school ...
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Teachings | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Norton Shores, MI. Raquo; Our Faith. Teachings: Doctrine and Basic Credal Affirmations. Incarnation of Jesus Christ. I believe in One God, Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in One Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and He suffered and was buried. On the third day He rose accordin...
