Fr. Roman Planchak

242 Posts
Jun
30
2013
By Fr. Roman Planchak
When Icons Argue

When Icons Argue

Christian Life, Faith, Featured Articles
The Fast of the Apostles which follows the feast of Pentecost concludes with two special commemorations: on June 29 we remember the glorious leaders of the apostles, Peter and Paul; on the next day we observe a synaxis (assembly) for all Twelve. The feast of Saints Peter and Paul is particularly observed as the throne-feast of two apostolic patriarchates: Antioch (where both apostles ministered earlier in the lives) and Rome (where both were martyred and buried).   Peter and Paul in Antioch The Acts of the Apostles devotes its first part to the ministry of St Peter in the Holy…
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Jun
27
2013
By Fr. Roman Planchak
Righteousness Through Faith in Christ

Righteousness Through Faith in Christ

Faith, Featured Articles
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax raised many an eyebrow at the 1965 World Series when he refused to pitch at the opening game because it was Yom Kippur. He remains a model for countless observant Jewish athletes, debaters, spellers and other competitors who decline to practice or compete on the Sabbath, even if it means forfeiting a championship. As one Jewish teenager put it, “Shabbat is not at all voluntary and not something you can compromise on.” Observant Jews do not see the Law as arbitrary but as the rational will of God for them. When the Hellenistic king…
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