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==Orthodox Blogs==
 
==Orthodox Blogs==
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You might enjoy sifting through these sites which offer very personal takes on Orthodoxy. This isn't a comprehensive list, but these bloggers have formed something of an intertextual community, and you are likely to find on them links to every other Orthodox blog in the Universe, and many interesting non-Orthodox ones as well. A more comprehensive and up-to-date list can probably be found at the webring for Orthodox Bloggers.
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You might enjoy sifting through these sites which offer very personal takes on Orthodoxy. This isn't a comprehensive list, but these bloggers have formed something of an intertextual community, and you are likely to find on them links to every other Orthodox blog in the Universe, and many interesting non-Orthodox ones as well.  
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*[http://orthodoxblogs.com OrthodoxBlogs.com] offers an online aggregator for Orthodox blogs
 
*[http://orthodoxblogs.com OrthodoxBlogs.com] offers an online aggregator for Orthodox blogs
  
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* [http://orthodoxchristianreflections.blogspot.com/ Angel Standing By] - "A blog of Orthodox Christian news, Bible story reflections, lives of the saints, etc."
 
* [http://orthodoxchristianreflections.blogspot.com/ Angel Standing By] - "A blog of Orthodox Christian news, Bible story reflections, lives of the saints, etc."
 
* [http://mimisbooks.blogspot.com/ Bigger than a Breadbox]
 
* [http://mimisbooks.blogspot.com/ Bigger than a Breadbox]
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* Chris J. Davis .org
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* [http://www.chrisjdavis.org/ Chris J. Davis .org]
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* [http://www.doxos.com Doxos] by Huw Raphael
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* [http://raphael.doxos.com Doxos] by Huw Raphael
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* [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
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* [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"
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<!-- * [http://www.apologetika.narod.ru/index2.html Let Us Attend] - "The Orthodox Apologetics Blog" --->
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* [http://www.evlogeite.com Ancient Church] - The blog formerly known as Minor Clergy
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* [http://morningcoffee.blogspot.com/ Morning Coffee]
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<!-- * [http://www.orthodox-journey.blogspot.com My Journey to Orthodoxy] by [[user:tizzidale|Rusty Tisdale]] --->
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* [http://southern-orthodoxy.blogspot.com/ Orthodixie] - "Southern, Orthodox, Convert, Etc."
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* [http://www.orthodoxytoday.org/blog/ OrthodoxyToday Blog] - from Fr. Hans Jacobse
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<!-- * [http://www.1453.org/ Orthopraxis] - "A weblog of issues affecting Orthodoxy." --->
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* [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."
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<!-- * [http://www.chattablogs.com/jeremy/ Parrhesia] - "Freedom or frankness in speaking; saying freely all that one thinks." --->
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* [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."
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* [http://www.philthompson.net PhilThompson.net] "...the online journal of what Phil finds interesting."
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* [http://pleroma.typepad.com/pleroma/ Pleroma] "Setting forth and defending the Apostolic Tradition"
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* [http://strobert.blogspot.com/ Robert's Cogitations] - Congratulations to the newly chrismated!
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<!-- * Simeon's Hit & Miss of Filosofical Thought --->
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* [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."
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* [http://sundaytosunday.blogspot.com/ Sunday to Sunday] - "an online journal that chronicles my communion with Christ and His church."
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* [http://www.chattablogs.com/aionioszoe/ This is Life: Revolutions Around the Cruciform Axis] - by Clifton Healy, an "Orthodox wannabe"
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* [http://justinmartyr.blogspot.com/ Torrent of Consciousness] - "It is what it is."
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<!-- * [http://www.wayneolson.com/weblog/ WayneOlson.com] - "A weblog on Eastern Orthodoxy, theology, philosophy, academia, nonsense and Siberian speed knitting." --->
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<!-- * chrysostom407 - "An Orthodox Christian's Blog" --->
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* [http://theosebia.blogspot.com/ A Catechumen's Walk] - "My thoughts and meditations as I delve into the ancient paths of the Church"
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==Orthodox Fora==
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Probably the largest Orthodox Christian online forum is [http://www.orthodoxchristianity.net OrthodoxChristianity.net].
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Other active fora:
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*[http://www.christianforums.com/f145-the-ancient-way-orthodox.html Christian Forums: The Ancient Way]
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*[http://www.livejournal.com/~orthodoxy/ LiveJournal Orthodoxy Community]
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*[http://www.monachos.net/cgi-bin/mb/discus.cgi Monachos.net Discussion Community] - Largest on-line forum for study and discourse on Orthodoxy through its patristic and monastic theological heritage.
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*[http://members5.boardhost.com/STANDREWHOUSE/ St. Andrew House Discussion Forum]
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Less trafficked fora include:
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*[http://orthodoxweb.org Orthodox Web Development Community]
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*[http://www.orthodoxy.faithweb.com/ocnet.htm OCNet - The Orthodox Christian Network]
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*[http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=80 Eastern Orthodoxy at Religious Forums] just getting off the ground
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*[http://www.orthodoxfamily.com/ OrthodoxFamily.com]
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Forums that look inactive include:
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*[http://www.hesychasm.ru/forum/index.php Hesychasm forum] forum in Russian is moderately active, forum in English is inactive
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==Orthodox Discussion Lists==
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Some of the more active lists include:
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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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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-convert/ Orthodox Converts (Yahoo Group)] - The Orthodox-Converts Mailing List is for discussion between people who have converted 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.
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/typikon/ Typikon (Yahoo Group)] - Typikon is 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.
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*[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 our discussion will be slanted towards the Russian Orthodox typicon and music, as practiced in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (http://www.rocor.org), but all other traditional usages may also be discussed.
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*[http://www.orthodoxy.faithweb.com/ocnet.htm OCNet] - The Orthodox Christian Network. Orthodox discussion forums available as mailing lists, BBS conferences, newsgroups etc.
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/antiochian/ Antiochian Orthodox (Yahoo Group)]
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-readers Orthodox Readers (Yahoo Group)]
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oxwoms/ Orthodox Without My Spouse (Yahoo Group)] - A support group for Orthodox Christians married to someone who isn't.
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arbible Zeitun-eg.org Update (Yahoo Group)] - This is a Coptic Orthodox discussion list with ecumenical vision and outreach (Main languages: English and Arabic).
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There are also some clergy-only lists:
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*[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.
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oca-clergy/ OCA-Clergy (Yahoo Group)] - This list is only open to priests and deacons of the [[Orthodox Church in America]]
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A listing of Orthodox-related Yahoo Groups is available [http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/dir/Religion___Beliefs/Christianity/Denominations_and_Sects/Orthodox here].
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===USENET Groups===
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*[http://groups.google.com/groups?group=alt.religion.christian.east-orthodox alt.religion.christian.east-orthodox], a high-traffic group known for its tabloid style, personal attacks, and fierce exchanges
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*[http://groups.google.com/groups?group=alt.religion.christian.greek-orthodox alt.religion.christian.greek-orthodox], a less active group than .east-orthodox, but tends to be more focused on Orthodox topics
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===Special Interest Lists===
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===See also===
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*http://www.holy-trinity.org/lists.html
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*[http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Orthodox/Chats_and_Forums/ Google's Directory]
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*http://www.ocf.org/OrthodoxPag/resource/lists.html
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==Orthodox Friendship and Singles Sites==
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*http://www.orthodoxfriends.com
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox_singles/ Orthodox Singles Yahoo Group]
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*[http://www.livejournal.com/community/orthodox_single/ Livejournal Orthodox Single Group]
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==Orthodox IRC Channels==
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Thanks to [http://blog.kevinbasil.com/2003/02/03/holy-irc-batman/ Kevin Basil] there is an orthodox IRC channel open for chatting. You can find out more about the channel at Kevin's site.
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==Orthodox LiveJournals==
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LiveJournal is...
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One of the most famous Orthodox LiveJournalers is Bishop [[Seraphim (Sigrist) of Sendai|Seraphim (Sigrist)]] - [http://www.livejournal.com/users/seraphimsigrist/ Seraphim's LiveJournal]
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==Orthodox Portals/Directories==
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*[http://www.orthodoxlinks.info/ Orthodox Christianity on the Web]
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*[http://www.orthodoxnet.com/ OrthodoxNet]
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==Related Orthodox Wiki Pages==
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* [[Orthodox Newsfeeds]]
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Revision as of 17:23, December 22, 2005

Orthodox Blogs

You might enjoy sifting through these sites which offer very personal takes on Orthodoxy. This isn't a comprehensive list, but these bloggers have formed something of an intertextual community, and you are likely to find on them links to every other Orthodox blog in the Universe, and many interesting non-Orthodox ones as well.


Orthodox Fora

Probably the largest Orthodox Christian online forum is OrthodoxChristianity.net.

Other active fora:

Less trafficked fora include:

Forums that look inactive include:

  • Hesychasm forum forum in Russian is moderately active, forum in English is inactive

Orthodox Discussion Lists

Some of the more active lists include:

  • The Indiana list is one of the oldest and is known for its conservative leanings and feisty discussion.
  • Orthodox Converts (Yahoo Group) - The Orthodox-Converts Mailing List is for discussion between people who have converted 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.
  • Typikon (Yahoo Group) - Typikon is 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.
  • 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 our discussion will be slanted towards the Russian Orthodox typicon and music, as practiced in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (http://www.rocor.org), but all other traditional usages may also be discussed.
  • OCNet - The Orthodox Christian Network. Orthodox discussion forums available as mailing lists, BBS conferences, newsgroups etc.
  • Antiochian Orthodox (Yahoo Group)
  • Orthodox Readers (Yahoo Group)
  • Orthodox Without My Spouse (Yahoo Group) - A support group for Orthodox Christians married to someone who isn't.
  • Zeitun-eg.org Update (Yahoo Group) - This is a Coptic Orthodox discussion list with ecumenical vision and outreach (Main languages: English and Arabic).

There are also some clergy-only lists:

  • 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.
  • OCA-Clergy (Yahoo Group) - This list is only open to priests and deacons of the Orthodox Church in America

A listing of Orthodox-related Yahoo Groups is available here.

USENET Groups

Special Interest Lists

See also

Orthodox Friendship and Singles Sites

Orthodox IRC Channels

Thanks to Kevin Basil there is an orthodox IRC channel open for chatting. You can find out more about the channel at Kevin's site.

Orthodox LiveJournals

LiveJournal is... One of the most famous Orthodox LiveJournalers is Bishop Seraphim (Sigrist) - Seraphim's LiveJournal

Orthodox Portals/Directories

Related Orthodox Wiki Pages

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