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==Blogs==
 
Below is an incomplete list of sites that offer '''individual''' opinions and thoughts on Orthodoxy. Many of the following individuals have formed something of an intertextual community, and you are likely to find them linking to many other Orthodox sites or blogs, and many interesting non-Orthodox ones as well. However, keep in mind that the authors do not speak for the Church, and may have opinions different from the opinions of other Orthodox Christians.
 
  
'''Aggregators'''
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==Fora==
  
*[http://www.Greek-Orthodox.org Greek Orthodox HQ] at [http://www.greek-orthodox.org Greek-Orthodox]
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[[Wikipedia:Internet_forum|Internet fora]] are a place for discussion. They allow users to make a "post" about a topic and others to respond.
*[http://community.livejournal.com/orthodoxy/ Orthodoxy Community] at [http://www.livejournal.com LiveJournal]
 
*[http://groups.blogdigger.com/groups.jsp?id=2040 St. Blog's Parish] is a searchable aggregated syndication feed of Catholic and Orthodox blogs. Note: '''Mostly Catholic'''
 
  
'''New'''
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'''Facebook'''
*[http://prophetelias.blogspot.com/ Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Prophet Elias Norwood and Eastern Suburbs Inc.] The blog for Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Prophet Elias Norwood.
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*[http://www.facebook.com/groups/ask.about.the.orthodox.faith/ 'Ask About The Orthodox Faith'] Facebook community
*[http://orthodoxkokomo.wordpress.com/ Orthodox Kokomo] The blog for St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Christian Church in Kokomo, IN. "Come and see!"
 
*[http://ocawonder.com/ Wonder] Official blog of the Department of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries of the Orthodox Church in America. This blog is particularly geared for young adults and college students, and those who minister to them.
 
*[http://orthodoxy.blog.com/ Orthodoxy] A place to discuss the history and faith of Orthodoxy around the world
 
  
'''Regional'''
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'''Reddit'''
*[https://orthodoxnorthwest.wordpress.com/ Orthodox Northwest] Bulletin Board for events/happenings of interest to Orthodox Christians in the Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, & Montana in the US & British Columbia in Canada)
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*[https://www.reddit.com/r/OrthodoxChristianity/ Orthodox Christianity]
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*[https://www.reddit.com/r/OrthodoxChants/ Orthodox Chants]
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*[https://www.reddit.com/r/OrthodoxMemes/ Orthodox Memes]
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*[https://www.reddit.com/r/orthodoxy101/ Orthodoxy 101]
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*[https://www.reddit.com/r/ChristianIconography/ Christian Iconography]
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*[https://www.reddit.com/r/DesertFathers/ Desert Fathers]
  
'''Individual blogs'''
 
*[http://www.adventureswithmykids.com Adventures with my Kids] An Orthodox Christian mom blogging about adventures with her family and teaching her kids about their faith
 
* [http://arxontarikion.gr/ Arxontarikion] Selected eastern orthodox christian material
 
*[http://albionfourthrome.blogspot.com Musings from the Fourth Rome] A site dedicated to collecting and posting news from the Orthodox Christian world and other relevant areas.
 
* [http://franciscanmafia.wordpress.com/ Franciscan Mafia] - A Protestant (Calvinist) Convert's journey towards Holy Eastern Orthodoxy, includes many quotes from the Fathers, articles on various Theological issues and more.
 
* [http://journey-east.blogspot.com/ Journey East] - A Young Couple's Journey to Orthodoxy through a year of exploration (still in progress)
 
* [http://orthodoxmichigan.blogspot.com/ Orthodox Michigan] - A site about the history and presence of Orthodoxy in Michigan also posting news and information on upcoming events.
 
* Prudence True [http://prudencetrue.com/ Prudence True] - Orthodoxy: "The Art of Wisdom through Ancient Words." A cradle Orthodox Christian's perspective on the Orthodox faith. Features audio collection from Homilies of Fr. Jon Braun.
 
* [http://orthodoxoslogos.blogspot.com/ Orthodoxos Logos] - A Greek Orthodox blog with many christian orthodoxe radio recordings and other material.
 
* [http://orthodoxy.michellemccallum.com/ Akathistos]- An Orthodox Blog focusing on mothering, women saints, green-living and being frugal
 
* [http://morespaciousthantheheavens.blogspot.com/ All of Creation Rejoices] - The musings of a ROCOR reader from Great Britain
 
* [http://aureljivisociety.blogspot.com/ The Aurel Jivi Society] - An Orthodox Blog for Theology Students Learning English for Academic Purposes
 
* [http://mimisbooks.blogspot.com/ Bigger than a Breadbox]
 
*Bishop [[Seraphim (Sigrist) of Sendai|Seraphim (Sigrist)]] - [http://www.livejournal.com/users/seraphimsigrist/ Seraphim's LiveJournal]
 
*Bishop [[Arseny (Heikkinen) of Joensuu |Arseni of Joensuu]] ([[Church of Finland]])- [http://ortodoksi.net/ortodoksi/blogi/arseni/] Orthodox blog in Finnish
 
* [http://byztex.blogspot.com Byzantine, TX] - An Eastern Christian blog
 
* [http://pactum-serva.blogspot.com/ Pactum Serva] - Orthodox blog on subjects ranging from Theology to Culture to Politics
 
* [http://www.devshirme.com Devshirme] by Fr. Gregory Christakos
 
* [http://blakemb.wordpress.com/ Dust and Ashes] - "..but I have chosen you out of the world."
 
* [http://eastbyz.blogsome.com/ East of Byzantium] - Orthodox blog from China
 
* [http://everyday-blessings-orthodox.blogspot.com/ Everyday Blessings] - Orthodox Christian Blog on maintaining and strengthening faith in a secular world, raising a family in the faith, Bible Study Reflections, Lives of the Saints, and more!
 
*[http://hellenic-reporter.blogspot.com/ Hellenic Reporter] - Fighting the good fight for all freedoms, including freedom of religion.
 
* [http://homepage.mac.com/gthurman/iblog Fr. Matthew Thurman's blog]
 
* [http://ortodoksi.net/ortodoksi/blogi/rauno Fr. Rauno Pietarinen's blog] ([[Church of Finland]]) in Finnish
 
* [http://dialogues.stjohndfw.info/ Gladsome Light Dialogues] A blog administered by Fr. Vasile Tudora featuring Orthodox theology applied to everyday life. "A journey through our faith as we live it every day"
 
* [http://glenrosefarm.blogspot.com/ Glen Rose Farm] - "Notes from a Hillside Farm; being Musings and Observations on Life, Letters, and our Most Holy Faith, by a Lawyer, Sheep-farmer, and Communicant of the Orthodox Church"
 
*[http://egliseorthodoxegrbx.blogspot.com/ Greek Orthodox Church of Bordeaux, France] Official Blog of the Greek Orthodox Church and Hellenic Community of Bordeaux (in French). The Church is dedicated to "The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple" and belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarcate of Constantinople.
 
* [http://blog.kevinbasil.com/ Kevin Basil] - "Decimation and Reconstruction"
 
<!-- * [http://www.apologetika.narod.ru/index2.html Let Us Attend] - "The Orthodox Apologetics Blog" --->
 
* [http://www.evlogeite.com Ancient Church] - The blog formerly known as Minor Clergy
 
* [http://www.predanie.teologie.net/ Lithurgy, Theology, and other topics] by hieromonk professor PhD Petru Pruteanu, dean of the Pastoral Theological Faculty from Edinet Moldavia
 
* [http://theinnerkingdom.wordpress.com/ Milk & Honey] Spiritual Food for Thought
 
* [http://morningcoffee.blogspot.com/ Morning Coffee]
 
* [http://ortodoksi.net/ortodoksi/blogi/kristoduli/ Mother Kristoduli's blog] (The Convent of [[Lintula]], [[Church of Finland]]) in Finnish
 
<!-- * [http://www.orthodox-journey.blogspot.com My Journey to Orthodoxy] by [[user:tizzidale|Rusty Tisdale]] --->
 
* [http://occidentalis.blogspot.com Occidentalis] - Dedicated to the Western Rite.
 
* [http://orthodoxchristianwest.blogspot.com/ Orthodox Christian West] - News blog for the Orthodox Western Rite.
 
* [http://orthodox-okie.blogspot.com Orthodox Okie] - a personal blog maintained by Oklahoma native ROCOR layman Aristibule Adams.
 
* [http://southern-orthodoxy.blogspot.com/ Orthodixie] - "Southern, Orthodox, Convert, Etc."
 
* [http://orthomatic.net/ Orth-o-matic] - from Plamen Sivov, in Bulgarian language mainly
 
* [http://www.orthodoxytoday.org/blog/ OrthodoxyToday Blog] - from Fr. Hans Jacobse
 
* [http://orthodoxwayoflife.blogspot.com Orthodox Way of Life] Articles and information about how to live an Orthodox Christian life. The blog of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Greenville, SC.
 
<!-- * [http://www.1453.org/ Orthopraxis] - "A weblog of issues affecting Orthodoxy." --->
 
* [http://paradosis.blogspot.com/ Paradosis] - "A handing over, which is done by word of mouth or in writing, i.e. tradition by instruction, narrative, precept, etc."
 
* [http://paruchia.blogspot.com/ Paruchia] - blog of ROCOR Western Rite texts and related material.
 
<!-- * [http://www.chattablogs.com/jeremy/ Parrhesia] - "Freedom or frankness in speaking; saying freely all that one thinks." --->
 
* [http://pensateomnia.blogspot.com/ Pensate Omnia (Weigh all Things)] "Orthodox faith; language and literature; ideas in science, politics, history, art and poetry; whatever I find edifying or fun, these things I hope to write about and explore by posting thoughts, papers, links etc."
 
* [http://pleroma.typepad.com/pleroma/ Pleroma] "Setting forth and defending the Apostolic Tradition"
 
* [http://donva.blogspot.com/ Ramblings of a Single Dad] - "An adoptive single Orthodox father rambles on faith, fatherhood, family, and friends."
 
* [http://russianicon.blogspot.com/ Russian Orthodox Icons' Gallery] - "This Blog is devoted to describing of hand-written Russian Orthodox icons from a Gallery, which is located in the heart of Old Riga, Latvia"
 
*[http://web.mac.com/cjoiner/Articles/Blog/Blog.html Saint George Speaks] "Articles from Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Publications"
 
* [http://solzemli.wordpress.com/ Salt of the Earth] "In Him We Live And Move and Have Our Being"
 
* [http://silouanthompson.net/About Phil (SILOUAN)] - "Why would a nice Protestant guy join the Orthodox Church?."
 
<!-- * Simeon's Hit & Miss of Filosofical Thought --->
 
* [http://stephanosofepiros.wordpress.com/ Stephanos of Nikopolis] - "Aphorisms and essays on moral philosophy, theology, Orthodox spiritual life, and New Testament commentary."
 
* [http://karlthienes.blogspot.com/ St. Stephen's Musings] by Karl Thienes - "Thoughts and reflections on Eastern Orthodox theology, various philosophical issues, and a variety of social/political events."
 
* [http://sundaytosunday.blogspot.com/ Sunday to Sunday] - "an online journal that chronicles my communion with Christ and His church."
 
* [http://www.chattablogs.com/aionioszoe/ This is Life: Revolutions Around the Cruciform Axis] - by Clifton Healy, an "Orthodox wannabe"
 
* [http://justinmartyr.blogspot.com/ Torrent of Consciousness] - "It is what it is."
 
<!-- * [http://www.wayneolson.com/weblog/ WayneOlson.com] - "A weblog on Eastern Orthodoxy, theology, philosophy, academia, nonsense and Siberian speed knitting." --->
 
<!-- * chrysostom407 - "An Orthodox Christian's Blog" --->
 
* [http://westernorthodox.blogspot.com Western Orthodoxy] - "An Unofficial Blog Dedicated to the Western Rite within the Orthodox Church."
 
* [http://theosebia.blogspot.com/ A Catechumen's Walk] - "My thoughts and meditations as I delve into the ancient paths of the Church"
 
* [http://stmaterne.blogspot.com/ Saint-Materne] Musing on the roots of Orthodox Belgium, 19 centuries Christian. (in French)
 
* [http://www.orthodoxe.be/revue.html "La Voile"], "The Sail" online journal of a Belgian Orthodox study group (in French)
 
* [http://www.anchorite.org/blog anchorite.org] A church tech blog
 
* [http://www.frbishoy.com/blog www.frbishoy.com] The official blog of Fr. Bishoy Andrawes, Priest of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Washington, DC
 
* [http://www.nowandever.be/ now and ever] ..:in search of a john 3:8 hurricane:..
 
* [http://iconnewmedianetwork.com/Channel/woman-thou-art-awesome/ Woman, Thou Art Awesome] A blog devoted to the lives of Women Saints in the Orthodox Church
 
* [http://www.orthodoxyouth.org/blog/ Orthodox Christian Bible Studies Blog] Discusses the development of online, interactive multimedia Bible study resources.
 
* [http://monasticism.blogspot.com/ Monasticism] by Rev. Fr. Peter-Michael Preble of St. Michael’s Romanian Orthodox Church in Southbridge, MA
 
* [http://theburningbush.wordpress.com/ The Burning Bush]
 
* [http://antiochabouna.blogspot.com/ Antioch Abouna] An Antiochian Orthodox priest writes from the UK
 
* [http://www.runningtheraceblog.com/ Running The Race] The musings of a recent evangelical convert to the Eastern Orthodox Church who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.
 
* [http://www.window-into-heaven.blogspot.com/ WindowIntoHeaven] Byzantine Iconography by the hand of Anna Edelman
 
* [http://nothinghypothetical.com/ Nothing Hypothetical] Orthodox Christian Poetry by David Dickens
 
* [http://www.ancientfaith-modernworld.com/ Hidden in Plain Sight: Ancient Faith in a Modern World] A blog about faith and modern society from the vantage point of two young Orthodox Christians.
 
 
==Fora==
 
 
[[Wikipedia:Internet_forum|Internet fora]] are a place for discussion. They allow users to make a "post" about a topic and others to respond.
 
 
'''New'''
 
*[http://www.parentshaven.com/ Orthodox family and parenting discussion community] A new forum dedicated to Orthodox families and parenting.
 
*[http://www.dotcollective.com DotCollective Forum] A moderated forum for Orthodox Christian artists.
 
 
'''Active''':
 
'''Active''':
 
*[http://www.illumination-learning.com Illumination Learning] A hub for finding Orthodox Christian education resources and sharing them with each other
 
*[http://www.illumination-learning.com Illumination Learning] A hub for finding Orthodox Christian education resources and sharing them with each other
*[http://www.orthodoxforum.com Eastern Orthodox Christian Forum] A moderated forum for non threatening Orthodox discussion.
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*[https://www.christianforums.com/forums/the-ancient-way-eastern-orthodox.145/ The Ancient Way - Eastern Orthodox], hosted by [http://www.christianforums.com Christian Forums]
*[http://www.christianforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=145 The Ancient Way - Eastern Orthodox], hosted by [http://www.christianforums.com Christian Forums]
 
*[http://www.monachos.net/forum/index.php Monachos.net Discussion Community] - Online study and discourse of Orthodoxy through patristic and monastic theological heritage.
 
*[http://byzantineforum.forumotion.com  Byzantine Forum] A new Forum about Orthodoxy and Greece (in Greek)
 
*[http://forum.teologie.net/index.php Orthodox Forum - Teologie.NET] A Orthodox Moldavian forum in Romanian language moderated by hieromonk professor PhD Petru Pruteanu, dean of the Pastoral Theological Faculty from Edinet Moldavia
 
 
*[http://www.orthodoxchristianity.net/forum/ OrthodoxChristianity.net]
 
*[http://www.orthodoxchristianity.net/forum/ OrthodoxChristianity.net]
*[http://www.orthodoxchristianchat.com OrthodoxChristianChat.com]
 
*[http://members5.boardhost.com/STANDREWHOUSE/ St. Andrew House Discussion Forum], hosted by [http://boardhost.com/ boardhost.com]
 
*[http://fr.groups.yahoo.com/group/chant_liturgique/ Chant Liturgique], a French language group of liturgical discussions, help, sharing & document exchange (Eastern rite only)
 
*[http://forums.pravoslavie.bg/ Orthodoxy Bulgaria] Orthodox forum in Bulgarian
 
*[http://www.forum-ortodox.com/ Romanian forum] Orthodox forum in Romanian
 
*[http://www.forum-orthodoxe.com/ France forum] Orthodox forum in French
 
*[http://p097.ezboard.com/belyforum Ely Forum] Orthodox forum in English, on Orthodox roots of the West, has also a (new) French forum
 
*[http://www.ststephenoca.com/blog.html Central Florida Orthodox Forum] Orthodox Forum catering primarily to Orthodox Christians in the Central Florida area. Has a nice Q & A forum and other features that appeal to all Orthodox Christians
 
*[http://www.joyinsorrow.com Joy in Sorrow] - An Orthodox resource and community site for those suffering from depression or going through hard times
 
*[http://www.ortodoksi.net/foorumi/ Ortodoksi.net] Orthodox forum in Finnish (also in English, Swedich or German)
 
*[http://meetorthodox.com/ New Orthodox all-inclusive forum in English linked to Ancient Faith Radio]
 
 
'''Less-active''':
 
 
*[http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=80 Eastern Orthodoxy], hosted by [http://www.religiousforums.com religiousforums.com]
 
*[http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=80 Eastern Orthodoxy], hosted by [http://www.religiousforums.com religiousforums.com]
  
'''Inactive''':
 
*[http://www.hesychasm.ru/forum/index.php Hesychasm forum] forum in Russian is moderately active, forum in English is inactive
 
  
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'''Non-English'''
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*[http://forum.teologie.net/index.php Orthodox Forum - Teologie.NET] A Orthodox Moldavian forum in Romanian language moderated by hieromonk professor PhD Petru Pruteanu, dean of the Pastoral Theological Faculty from Edinet Moldavia
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*[http://www.forum-orthodoxe.com/ France forum] Orthodox forum in French
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*[http://www.hesychasm.ru/forum/index.php Hesychasm forum] Russian
 
==Electronic mailing lists==
 
==Electronic mailing lists==
  
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*The [https://listserv.indiana.edu/archives/orthodox.html Indiana list] is one of the oldest and is known for its conservative leanings and feisty discussion.
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<!-- *The [https://listserv.indiana.edu/archives/orthodox.html Indiana list] is one of the oldest and is known for its conservative leanings and feisty discussion. -->
 
*[http://www.orthodoxy.faithweb.com/ocnet.htm OCNet] - The Orthodox Christian Network. Orthodox discussion forums available as mailing lists, BBS conferences, newsgroups etc.  
 
*[http://www.orthodoxy.faithweb.com/ocnet.htm OCNet] - The Orthodox Christian Network. Orthodox discussion forums available as mailing lists, BBS conferences, newsgroups etc.  
  
  
'''Yahoo! Groups'''
 
 
In order to join many of these groups they require approval from a Yahoo! member who is the moderator of the group. Yahoo! membership, however, is not a requirement.
 
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Orthodox_China/ Orthodox China] - For discussion about issues related to Orthodoxy in China, translations of Orthodox texts into Chinese, and missionary work among Chinese people abroad.
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-convert/ Orthodox Converts] - For discussion between people who have [[convert]]ed to Orthodox Christianity or are interested in Orthodoxy. Cradle Orthodox and Clergy are invited to join to offer advice to those members who are young in the faith.
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Orthodox-Forum/ Orthodox Forum]
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodoxjurisdictions/ Orthodox Jurisdictions]
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-readers Orthodox Readers] - A list for tonsured readers, as well as for any one interested in Reader Services.
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Orthodox_Re-Forum/ Orthodox Re-Forum]
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-tradition/ Orthodox Tradition]
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oxwoms/ Orthodox Without My Spouse] - A support group for Orthodox Christians married to someone who isn't.
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/normalorthodox/ Normal Orthodox]
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/byzantinechant Byzantine Chant] - A group founded by the European musician Fr. Ivan Moody, primarily targeted at chanters practicing in churches using the Byzantine musical tradition.  Discussion focuses on the technical aspects of the tones.
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/greekorthodoxmusic Greek Orthodox Church Music] - Discussion of musical issues as practiced in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.  This lists embraces four-part choral music as well as Byzantine chant.
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/typikon/ Typikon] - A discussion list intended for all kinds of discussion and enquiries regarding the Typikon (its liturgical practice and music, and ramifications thereof) of the canonical Orthodox Church.
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ustav/ Ustav] - "Ustav" facilitates email discussion, questions, commentary and teaching concerning the traditional Orthodox Christian typicon and music. The Russian word "ustav" means typicon, and indicates that discussion will be slanted towards the Russian Orthodox typicon and music, as practiced in the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia]], but all other traditional usages may also be discussed.
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/westernriteorthodoxy Western Rite Orthodoxy] - "The congregations of the Western Rite Vicariate of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America proclaim the fullness of the Orthodox Faith while worshipping according to the historic Western Catholic Rites of Rome and England."
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-rocor/ Orthodox ROCOR] - A group for members and friends of [[ROCOR]].
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arbible The Holy Bible Web Site Channel] - This is a [[Coptic]] Orthodox discussion list with ecumenical vision and outreach (Main languages: English and Arabic).
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celt-saints/ Celtic & Old English Saints] - "Daily Lives of the first millennium Saints of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, England, Cornwall, Isle of Man."
 
 
 
'''Clergy-only''':
 
  
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-clergy/ Orthodox-Clergy] - The Orthodox-Clergy email list is open to bishops, priests and deacons of all SCOBA jurisdictions, parishes of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the Moscow Patriarchate and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oca-clergy/ OCA-Clergy] - This list is only open to priests and deacons of the [[Orthodox Church in America]]
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rocorclergy/ ROCOR Clergy] - This list is open only to deacons, priests, and bishops of [[ROCOR]].
 
  
 
==Newsgroups==
 
==Newsgroups==
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There are sites for [[Wikipedia:Social_networking|developing friendships]] with Orthodox Christians.
 
There are sites for [[Wikipedia:Social_networking|developing friendships]] with Orthodox Christians.
  
*[http://www.greekorthodox.com  GreekOrthodox.com] - "GreekOrthodox.com is the web's premiere Greek website.  It includes a community designed specifically for those who are Greek Orthodox.  Join a group, send a Saint, or even keep your friends up to date with the integrated Twitter app."
 
*[http://www.orthodoxbiz.com Orthodoxbiz.com] - "Orthodox Biz is a business directory, business promotion, and business networking site for Orthodox business professionals. It offers an Orthodox business directory, classified ads, mini-sites, discussion forums, networking groups, Orthodox business blogging, Orthodox press releases from private businesses and Orthodox ministries, and Orthodox event listing."
 
 
*[http://www.orthodoxcircle.org OrthodoxCircle.org] - "OrthodoxCircle is a free online community portal designed for Orthodox Christians! It provides fun and easy to use tools for friends and family to stay connected with each other and their parishes, ministries and organizations. It's also a great way to make new friends with other Orthodox Christians around the world and to stay informed about events and news."
 
*[http://www.orthodoxcircle.org OrthodoxCircle.org] - "OrthodoxCircle is a free online community portal designed for Orthodox Christians! It provides fun and easy to use tools for friends and family to stay connected with each other and their parishes, ministries and organizations. It's also a great way to make new friends with other Orthodox Christians around the world and to stay informed about events and news."
*[http://www.orthodoxfriends.com OrthodoxFriends.com] - This site has gone offline. [[User talk:FrJohn|Let me know]] if someone wants to revive this!
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*[https://sotiras.org/ Sotiras]
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*[https://okyrios.org/ oKyrios]
  
 
There are also some for just singles, but none for an Orthodox [[Wikipedia:Online_dating_service|dating service]], similar to [http://www.eharmony.com eHarmony.com].
 
There are also some for just singles, but none for an Orthodox [[Wikipedia:Online_dating_service|dating service]], similar to [http://www.eharmony.com eHarmony.com].
  
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox_singles/ Orthodox Singles Yahoo Group]
 
 
*[http://www.livejournal.com/community/orthodox_single/ Livejournal Orthodox Single Group]
 
*[http://www.livejournal.com/community/orthodox_single/ Livejournal Orthodox Single Group]
  
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==See also==
 
==See also==
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* [[Orthodox Blogs]]
 
* [[Orthodox Media]]
 
* [[Orthodox Media]]
 
* [[Orthodox Newsfeeds]]
 
* [[Orthodox Newsfeeds]]

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Fora

Internet fora are a place for discussion. They allow users to make a "post" about a topic and others to respond.

Facebook

Reddit

Active:


Non-English

Electronic mailing lists

An electronic mailing lists allows list members to dialog via email. Sometimes the contents of these emails are archived for public view and other times they are not. List members generally have the option to receive the messages one-at-a-time or in a "daily digest" that includes all of the messages for a given time period.


  • OCNet - The Orthodox Christian Network. Orthodox discussion forums available as mailing lists, BBS conferences, newsgroups etc.



Newsgroups

Newsgroups are usually found within the Usenet system and generally require newsreader software to interact with them. However, Google Groups provides a web interface.

Social networks

There are sites for developing friendships with Orthodox Christians.

  • OrthodoxCircle.org - "OrthodoxCircle is a free online community portal designed for Orthodox Christians! It provides fun and easy to use tools for friends and family to stay connected with each other and their parishes, ministries and organizations. It's also a great way to make new friends with other Orthodox Christians around the world and to stay informed about events and news."
  • Sotiras
  • oKyrios

There are also some for just singles, but none for an Orthodox dating service, similar to eHarmony.com.

Instant messaging

There are several forms of instant messaging available to communicate with others online.


Internet Relay Chat (IRC)

Portals/directories

Fora


Electronic Mailing Lists

See also