All the theoretical, scholastic arguments against the veneration of Saints in icons will never trump my real life experience that the affects of this veneration are exactly opposite of the ways OT idols affect men.
Judge by the fruits not by "leaning on one's own understanding."
A blessed Lord's day to all!
LUKE 18:10-14
The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust...
the story: "The elder recounted: Once a hippy visited me. He was dressed in some strange, multi-colored clothes. he was wearing beads and jewellery and asked to see me. The nuns were concerned. They came and asked me, and I said let him come in.
The largest building in the world made of wood is the Russian Orthodox Church on island of Kizhi
Was built 150 yrs ago. Church is 37.5 meters high, and built in the 18th century without a single nail
The only metal is the bell inside the church
- Ask About The Orthodox Faith
Today the nativity fast of the old calendar starts, and it is also the day of St Paissius of Neamt, (my patron saint), I think it's a good occasion to share his writing on fasting and moderation.
Have a blessed nativity season☦️
https://t.co/RnD6D6nDxS
Dyeing linen with plants. [THREAD] 1/8
Gathering. Heather & bog myrtle is abundant here in NW Scotland, I’m picking enough to dye 600g linen. As a guide, equal or double weight of fresh plants to fabric. I’m mixing these two plants because I know they give similar colours.