Ecumenism Patriarch Takes Part in Iftar Dinner
We don’t normally do Ramadan wishes on NFTU (mostly for historical reasons) but this year it appears we’ll be extending
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Fasting
St. Pachomius of Chios on Frequent Communion
[Source] Who would not weep at the ignorance and wretched state of our contemporary clergy? Where has it ever been
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The Patriarchal Sigillion of 1819 Under St. Gregory V of Constantinople on Frequent Communion with Confession
The Patriarchal Sigillion of 1819 Under St. Gregory the Fifth SIGILLION The Ecumenical Patriarchate to the Sacred Community of the
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Sad Without Meat For Lent? You Could Be Reducing Your Cancer Risk
If you’ve been looking for a great reason to fast in the traditional Orthodox manner, but you find there’s a
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New Study: Fasting May Regenerate The Entire Immune System
January 18, 2015 (Source: http://organichealth.co) Fasting for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in the
Read moreLIVE Great Friday Service at 6 PM PST!
Great Friday Services courtesy of the Orthodox Cathedral of the Nativity in Portland, OR will be live on NFTU Radio
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LIVE FRIDAY 7 PM PST: Salutations to the Theotokos from Portland’s Nativity Cathedral!
NFTU Radio, as we continue to focus on strengthening our multimedia focus, will be streaming a live broadcast of the
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Great Lent Begins
Today is Clean Monday for Eastern Orthodox Christians, marking the beginning of Great Lent. Orthodox Christians traditionally abstain from the
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American Metropolia: Among Westerners, an Ancient Fast Returns
The American Metropolia’s Western Rite communities were quietly given an unexpected surprise in their calendar this year: 13 more fast
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Orthodox Christians Prepare for Dormition Fast
For Eastern Orthodox Christians all over the world following the traditional calendar, two weeks of fasting begin Tuesday morning in
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