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==Blogs==
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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.
 
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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==Aggregators==
  
 
*[http://www.Greek-Orthodox.org Greek Orthodox HQ] at [http://www.greek-orthodox.org Greek-Orthodox]
 
*[http://www.Greek-Orthodox.org Greek Orthodox HQ] at [http://www.greek-orthodox.org Greek-Orthodox]
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*[http://www.orthodoxstandard.com/ The Orthodox Standard] - Eastern Orthodox Conservative News Service
 
*[http://www.orthodoxstandard.com/ The Orthodox Standard] - Eastern Orthodox Conservative News Service
  
'''New'''
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==New==
 
* [http://www.angeladollcarlson.com/#!blog/cjsw Angela Doll Carlson] Author of the book ''Nearly Orthodox'', "jumping off" page of her blogs
 
* [http://www.angeladollcarlson.com/#!blog/cjsw Angela Doll Carlson] Author of the book ''Nearly Orthodox'', "jumping off" page of her blogs
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* [http://mylifeinpoetryandsong.blogspot.ca/ My Life in Poetry and Song]
  
'''Regional'''
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==Regional==
 
* [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)
 
* [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)
 
* [http://www.orthodoxportland.org/ Orthodox Portland] Events and Info for Orthodox Christian Churches in the Portland, Oregon Area
 
* [http://www.orthodoxportland.org/ Orthodox Portland] Events and Info for Orthodox Christian Churches in the Portland, Oregon Area
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* [http://www.mayanorthodoxy.com/ Mayan Orthodoxy] Missionary blog from Guatemala (also including some information about southern Mexico as well)
 
* [http://www.mayanorthodoxy.com/ Mayan Orthodoxy] Missionary blog from Guatemala (also including some information about southern Mexico as well)
  
'''Individual Church parish blogs'''
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==Individual Church parish blogs==
 
* [http://orthodoxkokomo.wordpress.com/ Orthodox Kokomo] The blog for St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Christian Church in Kokomo, IN. "Come and see!"
 
* [http://orthodoxkokomo.wordpress.com/ Orthodox Kokomo] The blog for St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Christian Church in Kokomo, IN. "Come and see!"
 
* [http://nativityofthevirgin.blogspot.com/ Nativity of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church (OCA), Madison, IL]
 
* [http://nativityofthevirgin.blogspot.com/ Nativity of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church (OCA), Madison, IL]
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* [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. (South Australia)
 
* [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. (South Australia)
  
'''Saints'''
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==Saints==
 
* [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://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://panagiaquicktohear.com/ Panagia, Quick to Hear] Dedicated to our Lady, the Birth-giver of God
 
* [http://panagiaquicktohear.com/ Panagia, Quick to Hear] Dedicated to our Lady, the Birth-giver of God
  
'''Cooking & Recipes'''
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==Cooking & Recipes==
 
* [http://ohshecooks.com/ Oh She Cooks] Intuitive Cooking
 
* [http://ohshecooks.com/ Oh She Cooks] Intuitive Cooking
 
* [http://oxenandelephants.blogspot.com/ Oxen and Elephants]  
 
* [http://oxenandelephants.blogspot.com/ Oxen and Elephants]  
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* [http://comeanddinerecipe.blogspot.com/ Come and Dine] From St. Sophia Orthodox Church, Victoria, BC
 
* [http://comeanddinerecipe.blogspot.com/ Come and Dine] From St. Sophia Orthodox Church, Victoria, BC
  
'''Children & Education'''
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==Children & Education==
 
* [http://orthodoxeducation.blogspot.com/ Orthodox Education] Resources & Ideas for teaching children about the Orthodox Christian Faith
 
* [http://orthodoxeducation.blogspot.com/ Orthodox Education] Resources & Ideas for teaching children about the Orthodox Christian Faith
 
* [http://churchyearforchildren.blogspot.com/ The Liturgical Year for Little Ones] A compilation of crafts and activities to carry one through the Orthodox Church year.
 
* [http://churchyearforchildren.blogspot.com/ The Liturgical Year for Little Ones] A compilation of crafts and activities to carry one through the Orthodox Church year.
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* [http://festalcelebrations.wordpress.com/ Festal Celebrations] Redeeming the time, sanctifying the day… images and ideas incorporating the Life of the Church into the home and life of the family.
 
* [http://festalcelebrations.wordpress.com/ Festal Celebrations] Redeeming the time, sanctifying the day… images and ideas incorporating the Life of the Church into the home and life of the family.
  
'''Icons & Iconography'''
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==Icons & Iconography==
 
* [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://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://www.window-into-heaven.blogspot.com/ WindowIntoHeaven] Byzantine Iconography by the hand of Anna Edelman
 
* [http://www.window-into-heaven.blogspot.com/ WindowIntoHeaven] Byzantine Iconography by the hand of Anna Edelman
 
* [http://iconblographer.blogspot.com/ Holy Icons]- An Iconographer's Blog
 
* [http://iconblographer.blogspot.com/ Holy Icons]- An Iconographer's Blog
  
'''Western Rite'''
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==Western Rite==
 
* [http://sarisburium.blogspot.com/ Oremus] Roman Rite in the Orthodox Church
 
* [http://sarisburium.blogspot.com/ Oremus] Roman Rite in the Orthodox Church
 
* [http://orthodoxchristianwest.blogspot.com/ Orthodox Christian West] - News blog for the Orthodox Western Rite.
 
* [http://orthodoxchristianwest.blogspot.com/ Orthodox Christian West] - News blog for the Orthodox Western Rite.
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* [http://westernorthodox.blogspot.com Western Orthodoxy] - "An Unofficial Blog Dedicated to the Western Rite within the Orthodox Church."
 
* [http://westernorthodox.blogspot.com Western Orthodoxy] - "An Unofficial Blog Dedicated to the Western Rite within the Orthodox Church."
  
'''Other Topics'''
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==Other Topics==
 
* [http://lostinnocentsorthodox.blogspot.com/ Lost Innocents] Practical helps for miscarriage from an Orthodox Christian perspective
 
* [http://lostinnocentsorthodox.blogspot.com/ Lost Innocents] Practical helps for miscarriage from an Orthodox Christian perspective
 
* [http://orthodoxchurchquotes.com/ Orthodox Church Quotes] Simply quotes of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church fathers, saints, elders, hymns, prayers, and services.
 
* [http://orthodoxchurchquotes.com/ Orthodox Church Quotes] Simply quotes of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church fathers, saints, elders, hymns, prayers, and services.
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* [https://armsopenwide.wordpress.com/ Arms Open Wide] OCDR – Orthodox Christian Disability Resources
 
* [https://armsopenwide.wordpress.com/ Arms Open Wide] OCDR – Orthodox Christian Disability Resources
  
'''Official Church sites'''
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==Official Church sites==
 
*[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://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.
  
'''Clergy Blogs''' (Blogs written or compiled by members of the Orthodox clergy)
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==Clergy Blogs== (Blogs written or compiled by members of the Orthodox clergy)
 
*Bishop [[Seraphim (Sigrist) of Sendai|Seraphim (Sigrist)]] - [http://www.livejournal.com/users/seraphimsigrist/ Seraphim's LiveJournal]
 
*Bishop [[Seraphim (Sigrist) of Sendai|Seraphim (Sigrist)]] - [http://www.livejournal.com/users/seraphimsigrist/ Seraphim's LiveJournal]
 
* [http://blogs.ancientfaith.com/morningoffering/ The Morning Offering] Abbot Tryphon
 
* [http://blogs.ancientfaith.com/morningoffering/ The Morning Offering] Abbot Tryphon
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* [http://www.orthocuban.com/ OrthoCuban] Fr. Ernesto Obregon - The blog of a Cuban who became an Orthodox Priest]
 
* [http://www.orthocuban.com/ OrthoCuban] Fr. Ernesto Obregon - The blog of a Cuban who became an Orthodox Priest]
  
'''Individual blogs'''
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==Individual blogs==
 
*[http://www.orthodoxmom.com/ Adventures of an Orthodox Mom] Blog & website of Sylvia Leontaritis, Orthodox mom and childrens' book author.  Besides observations from her own life, blog includes recipes, products and brands, DIY projects, and craft ideas for kids.
 
*[http://www.orthodoxmom.com/ Adventures of an Orthodox Mom] Blog & website of Sylvia Leontaritis, Orthodox mom and childrens' book author.  Besides observations from her own life, blog includes recipes, products and brands, DIY projects, and craft ideas for kids.
 
*[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://www.adventureswithmykids.com Adventures with my Kids] An Orthodox Christian mom blogging about adventures with her family and teaching her kids about their faith
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* [http://morningcoffee.blogspot.com/ Morning Coffee]
 
* [http://morningcoffee.blogspot.com/ Morning Coffee]
 
<!-- * [http://www.orthodox-journey.blogspot.com My Journey to Orthodoxy] by [[user:tizzidale|Rusty Tisdale]] --->
 
<!-- * [http://www.orthodox-journey.blogspot.com My Journey to Orthodoxy] by [[user:tizzidale|Rusty Tisdale]] --->
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* [http://notesfromacommonplacebook.blogspot.com/ Notes from a Commonplace Book]
 
* [http://notesfromacommonplacebook.blogspot.com/ Notes from a Commonplace Book]
 
* [http://nothinghypothetical.com/ Nothing Hypothetical] Orthodox Christian Poetry by David Dickens
 
* [http://nothinghypothetical.com/ Nothing Hypothetical] Orthodox Christian Poetry by David Dickens
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<!-- * [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. -->
 
<!-- * [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. -->
  
'''Coptic'''
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==Coptic==
 
* [http://www.anchorite.org/blog anchorite.org] Christianity, Orthodoxy, & Technology
 
* [http://www.anchorite.org/blog anchorite.org] Christianity, Orthodoxy, & Technology
 
* [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.frbishoy.com/blog www.frbishoy.com] The official blog of Fr. Bishoy Andrawes, Priest of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Washington, DC
  
'''Non-English'''
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==Non-English==
 
* [http://arxontarikion.gr/ Arxontarikion] Selected eastern orthodox christian material (Greek)
 
* [http://arxontarikion.gr/ Arxontarikion] Selected eastern orthodox christian material (Greek)
 
* [http://orthodoxoslogos.blogspot.com/ Orthodoxos Logos] - A Greek Orthodox blog with many Orthodox Christian radio recordings and other material. (Greek)
 
* [http://orthodoxoslogos.blogspot.com/ Orthodoxos Logos] - A Greek Orthodox blog with many Orthodox Christian radio recordings and other material. (Greek)

Revision as of 16:46, August 20, 2015

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

New

Regional

  • 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)
  • Orthodox Portland Events and Info for Orthodox Christian Churches in the Portland, Oregon Area
  • Orthodox Life Wisconsin Wisconsin news and events for Orthodox Christians
  • Orthodox Montana Celebrating Life in the Orthodox Christian Community of Montana
  • Pittsburgh Orthodox
  • Orthodox Michigan - A site about the history and presence of Orthodoxy in Michigan also posting news and information on upcoming events.
  • Mayan Orthodoxy Missionary blog from Guatemala (also including some information about southern Mexico as well)

Individual Church parish blogs

Saints

Cooking & Recipes

Children & Education

Icons & Iconography

Western Rite

  • Oremus Roman Rite in the Orthodox Church
  • Orthodox Christian West - News blog for the Orthodox Western Rite.
  • Paruchia - blog of ROCOR Western Rite texts and related material.
  • Western Orthodoxy - "An Unofficial Blog Dedicated to the Western Rite within the Orthodox Church."

Other Topics

Official Church sites

  • 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.

==Clergy Blogs== (Blogs written or compiled by members of the Orthodox clergy)

Individual blogs

Coptic

  • anchorite.org Christianity, Orthodoxy, & Technology
  • www.frbishoy.com The official blog of Fr. Bishoy Andrawes, Priest of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Washington, DC

Non-English

See also