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Public Orthodoxy is the primary public-facing initiative of the Orthodox Christian Studies Center of Fordham University, featuring editorials and video series on issues of importance for the Orthodox Christian world. PublicOrthodoxy.Org
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November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Share your perspectives in the comments below.
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Share your perspectives in the comments below.
Read Kevin Beck’s full article, “On the Suspension of Coptic Orthodox and Catholic Theological Dialogue,” now on PublicOrthodoxy.org.
What are your thoughts on the role of culture in theological disputes? Can ancient churches navigate modern social questions without fracturing?
What are your thoughts on the role of culture in theological disputes? Can ancient churches navigate modern social questions without fracturing?
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Read Kevin Beck’s full article, “On the Suspension of Coptic Orthodox and Catholic Theological Dialogue,” now on PublicOrthodoxy.org.
What are your thoughts on the role of culture in theological disputes? Can ancient churches navigate modern social questions without fracturing?
What are your thoughts on the role of culture in theological disputes? Can ancient churches navigate modern social questions without fracturing?
As an educator and lay Catholic with a passion for Christian ecumenism, Kevin Beck provides a nuanced and compassionate analysis that is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of global Christianity.
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
As an educator and lay Catholic with a passion for Christian ecumenism, Kevin Beck provides a nuanced and compassionate analysis that is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of global Christianity.
— The very real hope for reconciliation, including a high-level meeting that has already taken place.
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
— The very real hope for reconciliation, including a high-level meeting that has already taken place.
— How cultural contexts in Egypt and the West profoundly shape theological positions.
— The surprising role of the Moscow Patriarchate in this conflict.
— The hidden pressures on the Coptic community as a religious minority.
— The surprising role of the Moscow Patriarchate in this conflict.
— The hidden pressures on the Coptic community as a religious minority.
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
— How cultural contexts in Egypt and the West profoundly shape theological positions.
— The surprising role of the Moscow Patriarchate in this conflict.
— The hidden pressures on the Coptic community as a religious minority.
— The surprising role of the Moscow Patriarchate in this conflict.
— The hidden pressures on the Coptic community as a religious minority.
In his deeply researched September 2024 article for PublicOrthodoxy, “On the Suspension of Coptic Orthodox and Catholic Theological Dialogue,” Kevin Beck goes beyond the surface to explore:
— The delicate balance between doctrine and pastoral care.
— The delicate balance between doctrine and pastoral care.
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
In his deeply researched September 2024 article for PublicOrthodoxy, “On the Suspension of Coptic Orthodox and Catholic Theological Dialogue,” Kevin Beck goes beyond the surface to explore:
— The delicate balance between doctrine and pastoral care.
— The delicate balance between doctrine and pastoral care.
This isn't just a headline—it's a complex story of faith, culture, politics, and a decades-long friendship between two ancient churches now facing a critical test.
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This isn't just a headline—it's a complex story of faith, culture, politics, and a decades-long friendship between two ancient churches now facing a critical test.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
This is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Mother of God and find encouragement in their own spiritual journey.
Read the full article at PublicOrthodoxy.org
Read the full article at PublicOrthodoxy.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
This is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Mother of God and find encouragement in their own spiritual journey.
Read the full article at PublicOrthodoxy.org
Read the full article at PublicOrthodoxy.org
— The sanctity of family and the miracle of every birth
— Finding comfort in God’s grace during times of sorrow and frustration
— How the Theotokos continues to intercede for us, embracing the world in prayer
— Finding comfort in God’s grace during times of sorrow and frustration
— How the Theotokos continues to intercede for us, embracing the world in prayer
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
— The sanctity of family and the miracle of every birth
— Finding comfort in God’s grace during times of sorrow and frustration
— How the Theotokos continues to intercede for us, embracing the world in prayer
— Finding comfort in God’s grace during times of sorrow and frustration
— How the Theotokos continues to intercede for us, embracing the world in prayer
McCarty, a lecturer at General Theological Seminary and author of From Their Lips: Voices of Early Christian Women, masterfully weaves together Scripture, ancient texts like the Protoevangelium of James, and the wisdom of Church fathers to show how this feast touches upon:
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
McCarty, a lecturer at General Theological Seminary and author of From Their Lips: Voices of Early Christian Women, masterfully weaves together Scripture, ancient texts like the Protoevangelium of James, and the wisdom of Church fathers to show how this feast touches upon:
She explores how the story of Sts Joachim and Anna—a faithful couple navigating the pain of infertility—speaks directly to our own struggles with longing, patience, and the joy of fulfillment.
This isn't just a historical account; it's a living testament to how God’s grace blossoms in our families.
This isn't just a historical account; it's a living testament to how God’s grace blossoms in our families.
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
She explores how the story of Sts Joachim and Anna—a faithful couple navigating the pain of infertility—speaks directly to our own struggles with longing, patience, and the joy of fulfillment.
This isn't just a historical account; it's a living testament to how God’s grace blossoms in our families.
This isn't just a historical account; it's a living testament to how God’s grace blossoms in our families.
In her powerful article for PublicOrthodoxy, “Fullness of Grace in Answer to Our Prayer,” theologian V.K. McCarty delves into the feast of the Birth of the Theotokos, revealing its timeless relevance for our lives today.
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
In her powerful article for PublicOrthodoxy, “Fullness of Grace in Answer to Our Prayer,” theologian V.K. McCarty delves into the feast of the Birth of the Theotokos, revealing its timeless relevance for our lives today.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Don't miss this essential read from Dr. George Demacopoulos, the Fr. John Meyendorff & Patterson Family Chair of Orthodox Christian Studies at Fordham University.
Read "The 'Orthodoxy as Masculinity' Narrative" on PublicOrthodoxy.org!
Read "The 'Orthodoxy as Masculinity' Narrative" on PublicOrthodoxy.org!
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Don't miss this essential read from Dr. George Demacopoulos, the Fr. John Meyendorff & Patterson Family Chair of Orthodox Christian Studies at Fordham University.
Read "The 'Orthodoxy as Masculinity' Narrative" on PublicOrthodoxy.org!
Read "The 'Orthodoxy as Masculinity' Narrative" on PublicOrthodoxy.org!
It misinforms potential converts and overwhelms parish priests tasked with catechism, making it harder to share the authentic faith.
It also tragically alienates the very women who have always been central to the Church's life.
It also tragically alienates the very women who have always been central to the Church's life.
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It misinforms potential converts and overwhelms parish priests tasked with catechism, making it harder to share the authentic faith.
It also tragically alienates the very women who have always been central to the Church's life.
It also tragically alienates the very women who have always been central to the Church's life.
This narrative, often pushed online, is blatantly misaligned with Orthodox theology and history. It ignores the early Church's radically egalitarian vision and its celebration of female leadership.
The real danger?
The real danger?
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This narrative, often pushed online, is blatantly misaligned with Orthodox theology and history. It ignores the early Church's radically egalitarian vision and its celebration of female leadership.
The real danger?
The real danger?
