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May or may not be small hiatus in posting

My long-postponed outpatient surgery looks like it will finally take place. It had been postponed by the anesthesiologist for cardiac testing. The cardiac testing was eventually done and I was passed. Then, it took a while longer to re-schedule the elective surgery, and, now, finally, it will take place tomorrow. I have heard different things of the aftermath, this is why I say that there may be a... [Read more]

Why do the Orthodox not use instruments in worship? Part 05

Father Orthoduck is happy to present a well-considered answer from another Orthodox reader, Mr. Nathan Speir. He is a chanter at my Orthodox parish, has a Bachelor of Music degree, and is also an instrumental composer. So, he is not against musical instruments, per se, but does consider that instruments do not belong in worship. Below is his considered reply. ======================= I just caught this... [Read more]