The blog of a Cuban who became an Eastern Orthodox priest.
You may not know that for the Eastern Orthodox the day begins at sunset rather than at midnight. This means that as I am writing this, it is already 12 November for us, at least liturgically. In practice, of course, we observe the days as this … [Continue reading]
The previous post was the story of the fighting monks of Jerusalem. If you go on YouTube, you can, unfortunately, find a recording of the actual fight. Needless to say, this certainly gives a black eye to the reputation of the Eastern … [Continue reading]
Monks brawl at Christian holy site in Jerusalem By MATTI FRIEDMAN Associated Press Writer Israeli police rushed into one of Christianity's holiest churches Sunday and arrested two clergyman after an argument between monks erupted into a brawl … [Continue reading]
For those of you who are interested, here is another small list of suffragist tidbits. 1. The first legal woman voter in Colonial America was Lydia Chapin. She was granted the right to vote at a town meeting in Uxbridge, Massachussetts, in … [Continue reading]
There are times when I have to fight certain smug feelings that come over me. This is one of those times, and it has to do with Gov. Sarah Palin. During the campaign, there were criticisms of Gov. Sarah Palin that were truly sexist. Does her … [Continue reading]
I voted for Obama. It is instructive to see how people voted on social issues. At this time of the morning, gay marriage has been turned down in several states and looks to actually be turned down in California by a slim majority. Gay adoption … [Continue reading]
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Our nation has made history today. The first black president of the United States has been elected. Yet he is not simply black, he is also white. We all hope that he will bring balance to the office of the President. May God grant him many … [Continue reading]
Gen Con is, "the original, longest running, best attended, gaming convention in the world." Each year, they hold a charity auction with the proceeds going to some charity. This year, the auction was held in memory of one of the well-known gamers … [Continue reading]
