AgainAndAgain.org
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- Written by Aleksei
This site is about Orthodox Christianity. There are many, many excellent sites already on the subject, so why another? In my journey to and through Orthodoxy, I have found fellow believers who were either born into this faith or came to it through other forms of Christianity. My path was different. I came into Orthodoxy from a mostly non-religious background. Thus, I have found that most of my brethren in the Church take for granted a certain level of knowledge. I often felt embarrassed (and still do!) about the things I did not know. I could have asked anyone around me and they would gladly share, but I did not want to detract from the experience. Orthodoxy means "correct worship" and I wanted to be right about it. I'm sure my Priest would frown at such a blanket statement, but it was how I felt and I'm sure many others may face the same challenge. I hope this site can be a source of knowledge for newcomers not only to Orthodoxy but to the Christian Faith as a whole. I also hope this site can be a place where fellow newcomers can share their experiences.
Additionally, since ideas are always spilling out of my head (and, of course, I believe them all to be good ideas), I hope to use this site to express them. I encourage others to the same. I look forward to lively discussions.
What's in the name?
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Why name this site "Again and Again"? On my first visits to the Church, this was one of the most striking features of the Liturgy. At the beginning of the Litany, the Priest (or the Deacon if the community is so Blessed as to have one), cries out "Again and again in peace let us pray to The Lord!". This starts an explosion of activity with everyone participating. For me personally, it's the moment when the whole community comes together in worship, so it's a moment I look forward to every Sunday. I don't feel I've truly arrived until I hear the cry of "Again and Again".
Furthermore, "Again and again" is symbolic of the Orthodox Church in so many ways. We hear and say the same things again and again throughout each service and in our own prayers. Most importantly, the Orthodox Church has been saying the same thing, again and again, from the very beginning. "Again and again" represents the continuity and timelessness of our true, Apostolic faith.
Lent is upon us
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Are you ready for Great Lent? It's here. Here's some quick info:
