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Icons and prayers to saints, specifically. But I hear that's a common issue with protestants learning about orthodoxy.

That's certainly understandable and common, as you said. We do not worship planks of wood, nor the saints. To a degree you just have to trust us on that. We don't know what's in the hearts of others so when I say I'm not worshipping this icon there's a necessary degree of trust. We have a clear, defined understanding of what worship is. Praying that a saint intercede before Christ on our behalf isn't it. The Bible itself teaches us to pray for one another. Since we believe in more than this life we believe that the saints aren't dead, but alive in Christ. So why can't they pray for us? Why can't we ask them to pray for us? Certainly we can, and do, go directly to the Lord, but there's no reason to deprive ourselves of intercessory prayer. As for icons, God Himself became fully man. The materiality of icons remind us of that; that Christ wasn't a ghost as the Docetists argued.

Please forgive the jumbled thoughts. It's been difficult responding and juggling a toddler

Finally, the whole conclusion:

I can't stand the illogical leap and forgetfulness of the author! Geez...

1. As a Christian, I think it's one of the basic tenets to believe that we, as believers in Jesus, are granted eternal life.

2. Since we are granted life by the grace of God, and since Peter saw given the type of steward, why is he (Peter) not STILL in that appointed position even now? 🙄

This is one thing that I think the orthobros have got a heck of a lot better handle on than you catholics, even if some of their ideas make me uncomfortable having been raised as a protestant.

To summarize and conclude: I think that is logical and likely that Jesus appointed Peter to be the eternal steward of His Church, therefore, the papacy is exactly equivalent to the Kings of Israel, and yes, obviously God can use that system to His own end, it was NOT WHAT HE INTENDED FOR HIS PEOPLE, and, in fact, has brought about many troubles and evils to them and the rest of the world.

Yes, I think the catholic church has been a net evil on the world, especially after the infiltration of gnostic and worse occult BS throughout its structure. No, I don't think even most catholics are bad people, I just think that much of their faith is misplaced and very incorrectly acted out.

🤷‍♂️ I don't expect to change anyone's mind, but... Gosh that article is frustrating.

Which ideas do Orthobros propose that make you uncomfortable?

# Great and Holy Saturday

🎶Troparion🎶

When You descended to death, O Life Immortal, / You slayed hell with the splendor of Your Godhead, / and when from the depths You raised the dead, / all the Powers of Heaven cried out, / O Giver of Life, Christ our God, glory to You!

[Great and Holy Saturday](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/05/04/26-great-and-holy-saturday)

#Christian #OrthodoxChristian #Orthostr☦️

# Great and Holy Friday

🎶Troparion🎶

By Your precious blood, / You have redeemed us from the curse of the law. / By being nailed to the cross and pierced by a spear, / You have poured forth immortality upon men. / O our Savior, glory to You!

[Great and Holy Friday](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/05/03/25-great-and-holy-friday)

#Christian #OrthodoxChristian #Orthostr☦️

# Great and Holy Thursday

🎶Troparion🎶

When the glorious disciples were enlightened / at the washing of their feet before the supper, / then the impious Judas was darkened, ailing with avarice / and to the lawless judges he betrays You, the righteous Judge. / Behold, O lover of money, this man who because of money hanged himself. / Flee from the greedy soul which dared such things against the Master. / O Lord, who is good towards all men, glory to You!

[Great and Holy Thursday](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/05/02/24-great-and-holy-thursday)

#Christian #OrthodoxChristian #Orthostr☦️

# Great and Holy Wednesday

🎶Kontakion🎶

Though I have transgressed more than the harlot, O Good One, / I have not offered You a flood of tears, but in silence I fall down before You. / With love I embrace Your most Pure feet. / As Master, grant me remission of sins, when I cry to You, O Savior: / “Deliver me from the filth of my evil deeds.”

[Great and Holy Wednesday](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/05/01/23-great-and-holy-wednesday)

#Christian #OrthodoxChristian #Orthostr☦️

# Great and Holy Tuesday

🎶Kontakion🎶

You know that this is the last hour, O wretched soul, / and fear the cutting of the fig tree. / Work diligently therefore at the talent given to you / keep watch and pray: / Let us not remain outside the bridal chamber of Christ.

[Great and Holy Tuesday](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/30/22-great-and-holy-tuesday)

#Christian #OrthodoxChristian #Orthostr☦️

# Great and Holy Monday

🎶Kontakion🎶

Jacob lamented the loss of Joseph, / but his noble son was seated on a chariot / and honored as a king. / For when he refused to be enslaved / by the pleasures of the Egyptian woman, / he was glorified by the Lord who beholds the hearts of men, / and bestows upon them an incorruptible crown.

[Great & Holy Monday](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/29/21-great-and-holy-monday)

I’m bummed. I had the kids all ready to go to our first Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy this morning. The service time was bumped an hour earlier. 😔

That's a bummer! I've been there myself. Got the kiddo packed up and to church back in November for the Entrance of the Theotokos. Pulled into the parking lot at 945. Sweet! We're early! Nope. Started at 9 lol it happens

Greetings #coffechain from St. Tikhon's monastery

# Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)

🎶Troparion🎶

By raising Lazarus from the dead before Your passion, / You did confirm the universal Resurrection, O Christ God! / Like the children with the palms of victory, / we cry out to You, O Vanquisher of death: / Hosanna in the Highest! / Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord!

[Palm Sunday](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/28/20-entry-of-our-lord-into-jerusalem-palm-sunday)

#Christian #OrthodoxChristian #Orthostr☦️

# Venerable Stephen, Abbot of the Kiev Far Caves, and Bishop of Vladimir, in Volhynia

🎶Troparion🎶

By a flood of tears you made the desert fertile, / and your longing for God brought forth fruits in abundance. / By the radiance of miracles you illumined the whole universe! / O our holy father Stephen, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!

[Life of St. Stephen](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/27/101213-venerable-stephen-abbot-of-the-kiev-far-caves-and-bishop-of-vlad)

[Saint of the Day podcast](https://fountain.fm/episode/xuyksROqM6QvL3Rtjjkd)

#Christian #saint #OrthodoxChristian #Orthostr☦️

# Hieromartyr Basil, Bishop of Amasea

🎶Troparion🎶

As a minister of the King of glory, / you withstood the lawless Emperor, O blessed and glorious Hieromartyr Basileus. / When you were beheaded with a sword, / you entered the heavenly mansions rejoicing. / Pray that we who honor your holy memory may be found worthy of a similar reward.

[Life of St. Basil](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/26/101207-hieromartyr-basil-bishop-of-amasea)

[Saint of the Day podcast](https://fountain.fm/episode/ScSPejoxYj9EIjrk0Mn6)

#Christian #saint #OrthodoxChristian #Orthostr☦️

# Apostle and Evangelist Mark

🎶Troparion🎶

From your childhood the light of truth enlightened you, O Mark, / and you loved the labor of Christ the Savior. / Therefore, you followed Peter with zeal / and served Paul well as a fellow laborer, / and you enlighten the world with your holy Gospel.

[Life of St. Mark](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/25/101204-apostle-and-evangelist-mark)

[Saint of the Day podcast](https://fountain.fm/episode/MmsuUTmg6HGBTH4AFYYm)

#Christian #saint #OrthodoxChristian #Orthostr☦️

# Martyr Savva Stratelates “the General” of Rome, and 70 soldiers with him

🎶Troparion🎶

You abandoned earthly rank and honor, / and as an athlete, confessed Christ God before the false and tyrannical emperors. / For His sake, you endured much suffering, O glorious one. / Therefore, splendidly adorned with the armies of heaven, / you have been crowned with a beautiful wreath of victory / by the King who reigns over all. / As you stand before Him, O Savva, / pray that He may save our souls.

[Life of St. Savva](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/24/101188-martyr-savva-stratelates-the-general-of-rome-and-70-soldiers-wit)

[Saint of the Day podcast](https://www.fountain.fm/episode/OyoC6ZDbXzpgZzXKf4pq)

#Christian #saint #OrthodoxChristian #Orthostr

# Greatmartyr, Victory-bearer, and Wonderworker George

🎶Troparion🎶

As the liberator of captives and defender of the poor, / physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O Victory-bearer Great Martyr George, / intercede with Christ God to save our souls.

[Life of St. George](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/23/101184-greatmartyr-victory-bearer-and-wonderworker-george)

[Saint of the Day podcast](https://fountain.fm/episode/qmVc76GnMWFq2lqjk2jd)

#Christian #saint #OrthodoxChristian

# Saint Theodore the Sykeote, Bishop of Anastasiopolis

🎶Troparion🎶

You were sanctified from your earliest childhood / and were shown to be filled with grace. / You illumined the world with miracles / and drove away a multitude of demons, O Holy Hierarch Theodore. / Therefore, entreat the Lord on our behalf.

[Life of St. Theodore](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/22/101178-saint-theodore-the-sykeote-bishop-of-anastasiopolis)

[Saint of the Day podcast](https://fountain.fm/episode/AzYoLQEH5SYJDUMZOV6v)

#Christian #saint #OrthodoxChristian

# Hieromartyr Januarius, Bishop of Benevento, and his companions, at Pozzuoli

🎶Troparion🎶

Naples has found you a champion in dangers, / O Januarius, our glorious father. / You delivered her from plague, famine and affliction, / and from the fire of Vesuvius. / With faith and love we venerate you and honor your holy relics!

[The life of St. Januarius](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/21/101162-hieromartyr-januarius-bishop-of-benevento-and-his-companions-at)

[Saint of the Day podcast](https://fountain.fm/episode/xg65zOGNnSVTuWSVEJ3S)

#Christian #saint #OrthodoxChristian

# Venerable Theodore Trichinas “the Hair-Shirt Wearer” and Hermit Near Constantinople

🎶Troparion🎶

Holy Father Theodore, / you were a temple of abstinence and a vessel of dispassion; / you served God by your works, / and were found worthy of His gifts. / Now pray to Christ our God to grant us His great mercy.

[The life of St. Theodore](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/20/101156-venerable-theodore-trichinas-the-hair-shirt-wearer-and-hermit-ne)

[Saint of the Day podcast](https://fountain.fm/show/SRDpPGPZeWHhnONHTQ7q)

#Christian #saint #OrthodoxChristian

# Monastic Martyr Agathangelus of Esphigmenou, Mount Athos

🎶Troparion🎶

The image of God was truly preserved in you, O Father, / for you took up the Cross and followed Christ. / By so doing you taught us to disregard the flesh for it passes away / but to care instead for the soul, since it is immortal. / Therefore your spirit, venerable Agathangelus, rejoices with the angels.

[Life of St. Agathangelus](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/19/101154-monastic-martyr-agathangelus-of-esphigmenou-mount-athos)

[Saint of the Day podcast](https://fountain.fm/episode/MMdNkUIAUkF2JDJgBqMc)

#OrthodoxChristian #saint #Christian

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