I think I know what you mean. Who do you suppose is behind these substitutions, or transformations? Patriarch Kiril I hope or more properly, Kiril’s Boss. (IYKWIM)
I’m not who I was from 1991 to 2015 either. Lord have mercy on me a sinner. I sure dont look the same either. I can’t imagine what that responsibility would do to a man. I must say that anyone who has the courage to openly declare themselves officially at war with the evil one and all his minions has earned my respect, even my prayers, and my love fwiw. Not that I’m ready to move to Siberia or anything, but I hope and pray his people support him (or the current version of him) as much as we support our own dear and virtuous President Trump and I pray we join him in seeking justice as only God can provide. Clearly something big is coming, and soon. Glory Forever.
The left went nuts over Putin’s Sochi Olympics when he refused to accommodate “gay” couples in the dorms by providing only single beds, and stopped allowing overseas adoptions of Russian children. I disagree with our media regarding him being a thug and a murderer. Maybe I’m religiously biased, but of all the organizations I’ve encountered in my long life the Orthodox Christian Church is the least corrupt I’ve experienced. Of course Russia is a kooky place, but so is anywhere. I do believe Putin is sincerely Orthodox. Zelenskyy closed the Churches. Not a good sign. I look forward to a real alliance with Russia some day.
When Thomas insists on probing the wound, as brilliantly depicted by Caravaggio, Thomas says “My Lord and my God I see and believe” and receives the rebuke “Blessed are those who have believed but not seen.” That’s my rebuke too. I’m deeply repentant of my former skepticism.
I hope you’ll watch that video and get back to me on your opinion of it. It’s not short. There’s a lot they reveal by orthoscopic imaging of the negative. For examples; A strip removed and rewoven into the edge of the cloth, probably used to help remove him from the cross. A really nice snakeskin belt, and the under garment he was wearing. The nails still embedded. The crown of thorns identified by species. A piece of jewelry on a small chain attached to a sort of safety pin holding the face cloth in a crumpled mass like a small pillow. The reason for this is also explained. They elaborate with careful comparative study of the Suderium of Oviedo which shows it having been so pierced. Then, they show actual movement of the hands and body position consistent with breathing. All this in apparent stroboscopic multiple exposures like timed bursts of X-rays.
It’s quite compelling. That’s not even the most mind blowing stuff either. I won’t describe the conjecture they propose for how the image must have been singed into the cloth. I’d be interested in your assessment. It’s not easy viewing, and seems to have been of Italian origin. It’s not, imho fakey, like an alien autopsy video or something. I’ve watched it several times.
Or let it pass as inconsequential and irrelevant because you’re already convinced and need not concern yourself with examining evidence, with which sentiment I heartily agree. Either way, Lord have mercy.
Thanks duck. Can’t claim to have originated these ideas.
https://youtu.be/KgCaTPv1_uY?si=RGAUYhaDKa40hJxs
Here’s a long video you might find interesting, if you like scientific inquiry into miracles. They used an innovative imaging technique on the photo negatives. The assertions are genuinely astounding.
To the believer no proof is necessary. To the skeptic no proof is sufficient.
I’ve determined through assiduous research of anomalous historical events that Jerusalem, specifically the Holy Sepulcher, is the center point of the earth’s surface, and one pole of an incomprehensibly large “magnet” the other pole of which we cannot even imagine. This is all based on the possibly flawed assumption that there are no “straight lines” only sections of large circles we see as straight lines. Maybe I’m wrong. Oddly, the Orthodox Christians own the majority of the land there. It’s probably just another wacky idea, but there’s been almost constant struggle to control that relatively small and nearly indefensible place throughout history. Some to affirm and some to obfuscate. There will continue to be struggle there until there isn’t. Another “singularity” event centered there will confirm my admittedly crackpot theory. I’ll likely not be around to say “I told you so.” I’m just another shroud nut with too much imagination, but I can make my case. Both sides of the cloth are singed from the middle out. That energy went somewhere. A circle was completed. (Like magnetic flux lines) Something uniquely special about that locale.
“Oh Heavenly King Comforter and Spirit of Truth Who is everywhere present. And fills all things with blessings. Giver of Life Abide with us. Cleanse our impurities. And Oh Good One Save our Souls”
Prayer to The Holy Spirit
Pureblood. On religious grounds. Many thanks to the monastics of Mt. Athos for publishing the document many tried to use to resist this assault on humanity. Non masker for the same reason. Thanks to all those of us who tried, mostly in vain to caution others to avoid this poison, and the concomitant social contagion. I tried to tell them it was a psyop. They still think I’m a crackpot. I pray for them. Having successfully resisted extreme pressure to get “vaccinated” I now refrain from saying “I told you so” to my family or recrimination of those who pressured my grandchildren to get this done to them. It’s tragic for many, but so far none of my family have suffered notably. I do expect to be lonely in my dotage. At least I’ll have The Orthodox Church.
It’s a standard part of the litany of Orthodox Divine Liturgy in every Orthodox Church in the country, and the world. If you think it’s not helpful imagine the world without it.
I know nothing of other gatherings of the faithful, but I can’t imagine it’s not included.
Adam Carolla had Ralph Pezullo on his show promoting his book “Stolen Elections”. It’s Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, and China, with a little help from Serbia. Go time, indeed. Best episode of Carolla ever. He dgaf. Not staying silent. Love that guy.
In 1976 I served with a guy who had an autistic kid. He said food additives exacerbated his kids condition, and eliminating them from his diet helped a lot. He was in the USN expressly to get medical coverage for his family.
Actual possession is rare. Oppression and influence is common, even among people who consider themselves Christians. Monastics for instance experience this a lot. “Your prayers are a waste of time” etc. It doesn’t take much. Simmering resentments, even frustration with yourself, for instance are a welcome mat to them. The next thing you know you find yourself acting out in a hostile manner wondering what made you act like that. What, indeed. Lord have mercy.
Maybe ask Fr. to put his name (Charlie) on the prayer list during the Litany…. I kid. The GO church here is all madlibs. I moved over to OCA.