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[Ghost of Hellas @ghostofhellas]

Bloodstone figurine of a Roman man, late 4th-early 5th century AD, the case is from the 17th century. from The Hunt Museum.

[Filip @filip930]

@shagbark_hick @Sachinettiyil 1) the TLM represents at most 1 % of the RC world (many of those communities are also a bit cult like)
2) there are plenty of “ethnic” parishes and communities in the RCC
3) Catholics don’t get divorced… really?

Also, again, what does this have to do with theology?

[Filip @filip930]

@shagbark_hick @Sachinettiyil “Many such cases” based on a random anonymous account… sure.

Which part of this long meandering post actually addresses any real issues? None.

“A Greek priest told me that people only come because it’s an ethnic club” - well that’s it then, stop the theological arguments!

[Filip @filip930]

@shagbark_hick @randerman007 Whoever did this is clearly dishonest - separating “the Church of Crete” or “the Estonian Church Moskow (sic) Patriarchate” is just ridiculous. Might as well do a chart with every single “Eastern Catholic” “church” and religious order along with every Protestant sect for the RCC.

[Filip @filip930]

@lilyjayofficial Empty? Is this in Cyprus? You mean empty as in - the Turkish army expelled or killed the entire Christian population of this area and took their church to forcefully transform it into a mosque?

[Dečani Monastery @DecaniMonastery]

Saint King Stefan Milutin (r. 1282–1321), one of the most renowned rulers of medieval Serbia, is celebrated not only for his political and military achievements but also for his profound contributions to the Serbian Orthodox Church. Here are some of his key accomplishments for the Church:

1.Extensive Church Building and Restoration:

•King Milutin is credited with building and restoring over 40 churches and monasteries, more than any other member of the Nemanjić dynasty. His projects spanned the entire Balkan region, from Serbia to Kosovo and even into the Byzantine Empire, reinforcing Orthodoxy across the region.

Some of his most notable foundations include:
•Banjska Monastery: Built as his intended mausoleum, Banjska Monastery was richly decorated and became a center of spiritual life.
•Gračanica Monastery: Located in Kosovo, Gračanica is one of the finest examples of Serbian medieval architecture and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
•The Church of the Holy Virgin Ljeviška in Prizren: Milutin rebuilt and expanded this ancient church, which is also now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
•Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos: Milutin provided significant funding for renovations and added new structures to this revered Serbian monastery.

2.Expansion of the Serbian Church’s Influence:
•By expanding and renovating churches and monasteries across the region, Milutin helped spread and strengthen the presence of the Serbian Orthodox Church. His patronage and building projects supported the Orthodox Christian identity of the region, especially in territories that bordered or were influenced by the Byzantine Empire.
•His contributions to the Monastery of Hilandar strengthened ties with Mount Athos, making the Serbian Church an integral part of the broader Orthodox Christian world.

3.Development of Serbian Ecclesiastical Art:
•Under Milutin’s patronage, Serbian medieval art flourished. His commissioned works feature some of the finest examples of Byzantine-inspired frescoes and iconography, blending Byzantine and local Serbian styles.
•The frescoes in Gračanica Monastery and the Church of the Holy Virgin Ljeviška are prime examples of this cultural and artistic patronage, showcasing the sophisticated theological and artistic vision encouraged by Milutin’s reign.

4.Strengthening Relations with the Byzantine Empire:
•Through his marriage to Simonida, the daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos, Milutin solidified political and ecclesiastical ties with Byzantium. This alliance brought closer cultural and theological exchanges between the Serbian and Byzantine churches.
•His support of Byzantine Orthodox practices and iconography influenced Serbian ecclesiastical traditions, making them even more aligned with the rest of Orthodox Christendom.

5.Canonization and Ongoing Veneration:
•Milutin was canonized by the Serbian Orthodox Church just a few years after his death, in 1324, due to his pious life, contributions to the Church, and dedication to Orthodoxy.
•His relics, preserved at the Church of Saint Kyriake in Sofia, Bulgaria, are a site of pilgrimage, and his feast day (celebrated on October 30/November 12) is a reminder of his enduring legacy for the Church. His legacy remains a point of unity and reverence between the Serbian and Bulgarian Orthodox Churches.

King Milutin’s legacy is characterized by his dedication to building and strengthening the Serbian Orthodox Church, not only through physical structures but also through his political alliances, cultural patronage, and deep spiritual commitment. His reign is seen as a golden age for the Serbian Church, one that laid the foundation for the spiritual and cultural prosperity that would continue in the centuries to follow.

Hilandar Monastery in Mount Athos, Holy Virgin of Ljevish in Prizren, Gračanica }Monastery, reconstruction of the Banjska Monastery at its heyday. Some of Milutin's greatest achievements.

[Epic Maps 🗺️ @theepicmap]

Have you ever wished to view the world from a completely new perspective? This thread on cool maps is here to blow your mind.

1. The Mississippi River and its tributaries

[Filip @filip930]

@TaylorRMarshall This is the website of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem..

[Filip @filip930]

@EricRSammons This is the website of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem..

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Stare at the white dot for 10 seconds, then look at Van Gogh's Starry Night

[Varangian Chronicler @Varangian_Tagma]

Today, 570 years ago, Ottoman Janissaries poured over the Theodosian Walls. The Genoese fled when their leader, Giovanni Giustiniani, was injured. The Emperor threw himself into the hopeless struggle & died with his men. After over 2,000 years, the Roman Empire was no more.

[Based Serbia @SerbiaBased]

Today in Belgrade traditional Orthodox Procession, on the Ascension Day, led by Serbian patriarch Porphyrius.

🇷🇸☦️

[Orthodox Christianity @Orthodoxy2019]

Orthodox prayers continue to ring out in Kiev Caves Lavra (+VIDEO)
https://t.co/EVia9ouUgE

Despite the state’s attempts to expel holy Orthodoxy from the Kiev Caves Lavra and despite the increasing provocations against the monks and faithful there, Orthodox services and prayer...

[Filip @filip930]

@TaylorRMarshall Yes. And the reason you keep bringing it up is because you know it might be but you’re unwilling to accept the logical consequences of that. Also - this can’t be settled in a poll or by reading Twitter comments, maybe you can start here instead: https://t.co/ONMcTBf17N

[Манастир Високи Дечани @DecaniManastir]

Са радошћу смо прославили празник Васкрсења Христовог. Са васкршњим јутрењем и литијом наставили смо прославу Светом Литургијом до раних јутарњих сати. У васкршњој радости у Дечанима је учествовало око 300 верника са КиМ, централне Србије и Црне Горе. Христос Васкрсе!

[Orthodox Christianity @Orthodoxy2019]

Holy Fire has descended in Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (+VIDEO)
https://t.co/CUi8ridYH8

After the Fire’s descent, the Patriarch passed the holy gift to the faithful who lit from it their bundles of 33 candles, per the age of Christ at the time of His Crucifixion and...

[Aleks Djuricic @AleksDjuricic]

The Temple of Saint Sava in Belgrade, Serbia, on Holy Friday. ☦️

[Trisagionfilms @TrisagionFilms]

CHRIST IS RISEN!! Χριστὸς ἀνέστη!
ქრისტე აღსდგა!(Georgian)
Христосъ воскресе!(Church Slavonic)
Hristos a înviat!(Romanian)
(Arabic) !حقا قام
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life!

[НСПМ online @NSPM]

На данашњи дан 1944, на Васкрс, савезничка америчка и британска авијација бомбардовалe Београд
https://t.co/k88yuADrEn

[Orthodox Faith @since33]

Elder Cleopa of Sihastria Monastery: The Holy Light [Fire] that comes on Holy Saturday “does not represent the Resurrection for us on earth, but the [Saviour’s] descent into hell, that the prophecy of Isaiah had to be fulfilled: ‘Those who sat in dark.… https://t.co/MLvSKPfKyM