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UK & Ireland Orthodox Telegram Group in association with the Anglo-Celtic Orthodoxy YT Channel. Any problems please feel free to contact an admin or @SidOrthodox via Direct Message.
In addition you can look through this interactive web map for different parishes in your area
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I got to go last Sunday, and I think we are planning for this Sunday too
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(Basically meeting one of the family’s somewhere, where they take me the rest of the way)
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I mean I have known about orthodoxy for quite some time, so I’m somewhat know stuff about it, and I feel like I’m pretty convinced, although I might see how consistent transportation is
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There’s no specific time frame as such, it’s more if you’re convinced and know that once you’re Orthodox you’re committed and serious about it then you can talk with your priest about the catechumenate and reception into the Church.
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Welcome @heggz @Tom_778
If either of you have Discord, you’re welcome to join the server I run for Orthodox Christians in the British Isles or interested and there’s people in there with blessings who can answer questions too and have a lot of resources you can look at or if Telegram is preferable then obviously can use this space too
https://discord.gg/hGmq6de9jv
Im not in the church at this point yet tho
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Question for you guys:
I know that one of the virtues that God wants to cultivate in us is that of grace. Sometimes I wonder, is it enough to simply show grace to others and not to actually feel it in your heart? Sometimes my boss or wife asks me to do a task like a household chore or something that I feel is unnecessary and then in my heart I will resent the task thinking “Why do you care about stupid stuff like this?”, “Why are you wasting my time on this?” Is it wrong that I have these thoughts? I’m mindful to not let them influence my outward reaction, I will always smile and do the task obediently with enthusiasm but am I just being fake?
You're gonna have to get to Belfast if you can. I'll send details if you are interested
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Probably a stupid question but it relates to what I mentioned before about listening to music. Is it okay to listen to non-orthodox music as long as there’s no conflict of theology in the songs?
I only ask as there’s a collection of Psalms recorded in Anglican cathedrals around 20 years ago and I absolutely love them for being beautiful and reverent. From what I can see, they haven’t modified any hint of meaning from these songs and this is before Anglicanism went “woke”.
Don’t get me wrong I do love orthodox music but at the same time as a Brit then I can’t help but feel some sense of cultural familiarity with the Anglican style (I just don’t agree with their theology, that’s all)
(The liturgy went on a bit longer than expected, so I didn’t really have any time to talk with fr Benedict this time, so I’m hoping next time I will have the time)
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Fair enough, can talk to a priest at the parish/es you visit about your situation and pray upon it
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I think with the current idea for transportation, it should be pretty consistent, but I just want to make sure
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Generally speaking this could take a day for some or years for others, definitely being true to God and firm in your convictions is very important lest we betray God when our faith is tested and as we enter into inevitable spiritual warfare when we start to live a spiritual life.
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Im still within the inquirer phase, idk how long I should attend before asking about becoming a catechumen tho.
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My name is Mary/Maria and I am an Orthodox convert living in Texas, USA. A friend shared your group with me.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athonite-audio/id1710245838?i=1000715433669
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We have a phrase in tbe English Language, "intrusive thoughts". This phrase is analogous to the Greek "Logismoi" which describes the manner in which we are tempted to sin. Your thoughts are not sins, so long as you don't entertain them. Being obedient to a task about which you say to yourself "I don't want to do this" is a very good way to combat these thoughts, and reorient yourself. Sometimes I don't want to read the prayers before bed, or preparation for the eucharist etc, but I do it, and benefit from it. The same goes for our menial tasks. It is fake to say "I love doing excel spreadsheets! I love getting covered in bin juice! Etc.. it's not fake to say, "Glory to God for all things"
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🇬🇷🇬🇷 ❌🏳️🌈 Seven Monasteries Reject Mitsotakis’ Visit To the Holy Mount Athos Over Same-Sex Marriage Law
In a rare and pointed stand, seven monasteries of Holy Mount Athos—Philotheou, Karakalou, Dochiariou, Gregoriou, Konstamonitou, Koutloumousiou, and Agios Pavlos—have formally declared they will not receive Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his planned visit to the Holy Mountain in early July.
While Mount Athos typically remains above the fray of partisan politics, this unified move is anything but routine. The monks are reacting directly to the same-sex marriage and adoption law passed by Mitsotakis’s government in February—a bill that was pushed through Parliament despite significant public opposition, especially from the Church and Orthodox faithful across Greece and the diaspora.
During a recent session of the Holy Community, the seven monasteries issued letters denouncing the government’s legislation as contrary to Orthodox Christian teaching, particularly in its provisions for child adoption by same-sex couples. Monastic leaders argued the law offends the moral foundations of Hellenic society and betrays the country’s spiritual heritage.
A monk familiar with the proceedings was quoted saying: “This law was not just passed without consensus—it was passed despite it. It disregards the Orthodox conscience of the people.”
Mitsotakis had announced the visit as a spiritual pilgrimage, with stops planned in Iviron, Vatopedi, Xenophontos, and an overnight stay at Simonopetra. While some of these monasteries appear willing to host him, the absence of the seven dissenting monasteries from the official welcoming committee effectively strips the visit of its ceremonial unity.
The symbolism matters. The last time a Greek Prime Minister visited Mount Athos with full honors was a moment of national consensus. This time, the monks are sending a message: Athos will not legitimize legislation that contradicts the Orthodox ethos, even from a government traditionally seen as center-right and friendly to the Church.
🔗 https://www.helleniscope.com/2025/06/30/seven-monasteries-reject-mitsotakis-visit-to-athos-over-same-sex-marriage-law/
I will have to check in with my father I will go if I can thank you very much
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Hello I'm not orthodox I'm Catholic
Is there a orthodox church In derry/Londonderry I searches online I could not find any does anyone no of any thanks
For clarification, this is the collection I’m referring to: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KNzocOM23lJx4X2TFpMAU?si=5fTVuTrAQLKD6rqzhBqH7w&pi=DF_fYSCHTUSqV
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Oh yeah, I got to the liturgy today. And unless plans change, hopefully next week too?
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