December 22, 2024
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Mother Mary as Aaron’s Rod: Unveiling the Theological Symbolism and Patristic Teachings

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Explore the profound symbolism of Mother Mary as Aaron’s Rod in our latest blog post! 🌸✨ Delve into the rich theological and spiritual insights of the Oriental Orthodox tradition, where the Virgin Mary is celebrated as the life-bearing vessel who brought forth the Savior of the world. Discover how the Church Fathers connected Mary with the miraculous blossoming of Aaron’s rod, symbolizing her pivotal role in the mystery of salvation.

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Mother Mary as the Second Eve – An Orthodox Perspective

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Delve into the significance of Mother Mary as the Second Eve in Orthodox Christianity. Learn how her obedience and faith played a pivotal role in salvation history and why she is venerated as the Theotokos or God-bearer. Discover the connections between the Fall, the Incarnation, and the Cross, and explore Mary’s intercessory role in the Orthodox faith.

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Annunciation to Mother Mary | 4th Sunday of Advent (St. Luke 1:26-38)

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On this Sunday of Annunciation to Mother Mary when we see a young woman accepting the will of God, let us contemplate on the greeting, “Hail, full of grace”. Also let us look at how a confluence of divine and human will led to the Incarnation of Christ.

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Season of the Advent – The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

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CHRIST IS BORN, GLORIFY HIM! Christ from heaven, go out to meet Him. Christ on earth, be you exalted. Sing unto the Lord all the earth; and that I may join in one word, Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, for Him Who is of heaven and then of earth. Christ in flesh, rejoice with trembling and with joy; with trembling because of our sins, with joy because of our hope. Christ of a Virgin; O you Matrons live as Virgins, that you may be Mothers of Christ. Who does not worship Him That is from the beginning? Who does not glorify Him That is the Last?

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