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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. | ||
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| + | *[http://orthodoxblogs.com OrthodoxBlogs.com] | ||
| + | *[http://community.livejournal.com/orthodoxy/ Orthodoxy Community] at [http://www.livejournal.com LiveJournal] | ||
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| + | '''Individual blogs''' | ||
* [http://www.chrysostom.org/andrew/ Andrew Stephen Damick] Antiochian Seminarian | * [http://www.chrysostom.org/andrew/ Andrew Stephen Damick] Antiochian Seminarian | ||
* [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] | ||
| + | *Bishop [[Seraphim (Sigrist) of Sendai|Seraphim (Sigrist)]] - [http://www.livejournal.com/users/seraphimsigrist/ Seraphim's LiveJournal] | ||
* [http://www.chrisjdavis.org/ Chris J. Davis .org] | * [http://www.chrisjdavis.org/ Chris J. Davis .org] | ||
* [http://raphael.doxos.com Doxos] by Huw Raphael | * [http://raphael.doxos.com Doxos] by Huw Raphael | ||
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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" | * [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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| − | + | ==Fora/Forums== | |
| − | *[http://www.christianforums.com/f145-the-ancient-way-orthodox.html | + | |
| − | + | [[Wikipedia:Internet_forum|Internet forums]] are a place for discussion. They allow users to make a "post" about a topic and others to respond. | |
| − | *[http://www.monachos.net/cgi-bin/mb/discus.cgi Monachos.net Discussion Community] - | + | |
| − | *[http://members5.boardhost.com/STANDREWHOUSE/ St. Andrew House Discussion Forum] | + | |
| + | '''Active''': | ||
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| + | *[http://www.orthodoxchristianity.net/forum/ OrthodoxChristianity.net] | ||
| + | *[http://www.christianforums.com/f145-the-ancient-way-orthodox.html The Ancient Way - Eastern Orthodox], hosted by [http://www.christianforums.com Christian Forums] | ||
| + | *[http://www.monachos.net/cgi-bin/mb/discus.cgi Monachos.net Discussion Community] - Online study and discourse of Orthodoxy through patristic and monastic theological heritage. | ||
| + | *[http://members5.boardhost.com/STANDREWHOUSE/ St. Andrew House Discussion Forum], hosted by [http://boardhost.com/ boardhost.com] | ||
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| + | '''Less-active''': | ||
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*[http://orthodoxweb.org Orthodox Web Development Community] | *[http://orthodoxweb.org Orthodox Web Development Community] | ||
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=80 Eastern Orthodoxy], hosted by [http://www.religiousforums.com religiousforums.com] |
| − | + | <!-- *[http://www.orthodoxfamily.com/ OrthodoxFamily.com] They do not have anything as of 20060209 --> | |
| − | *[http://www.orthodoxfamily.com/ OrthodoxFamily.com] | + | |
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*[http://www.hesychasm.ru/forum/index.php Hesychasm forum] forum in Russian is moderately active, forum in English is 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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| − | + | ==Electronic Mailing Lists== | |
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| + | An [[Wikipedia:Electronic_mailing_list|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. | ||
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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. | *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://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. | ||
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| + | '''Yahoo! Groups''' | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/antiochian/ Antiochian Orthodox] | ||
| + | *[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/orthodoxjurisdictions/ Orthodox Jurisdictions] | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox-readers Orthodox Readers] | ||
| + | *[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/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/orthodox-synod/ Orthodox Synod] ([[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). | ||
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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. | *[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 | + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oca-clergy/ OCA-Clergy] - This list is only open to priests and deacons of the [[Orthodox Church in America]] |
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| − | + | ==Newsgroups== | |
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| + | [[Wikipedia:Newsgroup|Newsgroups]] are usually found within the [[Wikipedia:Usenet|Usenet]] system and generally require newsreader software to interact with them. However, [http://groups.google.com/ Google Groups] provides an online interface. | ||
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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 | *[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 | ||
*[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 | *[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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| − | *[http:// | + | There are sites for [[Wikipedia:Social_networking|developing friendships]] with Orthodox Christians. |
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| + | *[http://www.orthodoxfriends.com OrthodoxFriends.com] | ||
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| + | 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]. | ||
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodox_singles/ Orthodox Singles Yahoo Group] | *[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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| − | == | + | ==Instant Messaging== |
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| − | + | There are several forms of [[Wikipedia:Instant_messaging|instant messaging]] available to communicate with others online. | |
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| + | '''[[Wikipedia:Internet_Relay_Chat|Internet Relay Chat]]''' (IRC) | ||
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| + | *[http://blog.kevinbasil.com/2003/02/03/holy-irc-batman/ #orthodoxy] on [http://www.lplug.org lplug.org] | ||
| + | *#orthodox-wiki on [http://freenode.net/ freenode.net] | ||
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| + | ==Portals/Directories== | ||
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*[http://www.orthodoxlinks.info/ Orthodox Christianity on the Web] | *[http://www.orthodoxlinks.info/ Orthodox Christianity on the Web] | ||
*[http://www.orthodoxnet.com/ OrthodoxNet] | *[http://www.orthodoxnet.com/ OrthodoxNet] | ||
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| + | '''Fora''' | ||
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| + | *[http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Orthodox/Chats_and_Forums/ Orthodox Chats and Forums] at [http://www.google.com/dirhp Google Directory] | ||
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| + | '''Electronic Mailing Lists''' | ||
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| + | *[http://www.ocf.org/OrthodoxPage/resource/lists.html] | ||
| + | *[http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/dir/Religion___Beliefs/Christianity/Denominations_and_Sects/Orthodox] | ||
| + | *http://www.holy-trinity.org/lists.html | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
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* [[Orthodox Newsfeeds]] | * [[Orthodox Newsfeeds]] | ||
[[Category:Church Life]] | [[Category:Church Life]] | ||
[[Category:Links]] | [[Category:Links]] | ||
Revision as of 05:19, February 10, 2006
Contents
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.
Aggregators
Individual blogs
- Andrew Stephen Damick Antiochian Seminarian
- Angel Standing By - "A blog of Orthodox Christian news, Bible story reflections, lives of the saints, etc."
- Bigger than a Breadbox
- Bishop Seraphim (Sigrist) - Seraphim's LiveJournal
- Chris J. Davis .org
- Doxos by Huw Raphael
- 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"
- Ancient Church - The blog formerly known as Minor Clergy
- Morning Coffee
- Orthodixie - "Southern, Orthodox, Convert, Etc."
- OrthodoxyToday Blog - from Fr. Hans Jacobse
- Paradosis - "A handing over, which is done by word of mouth or in writing, i.e. tradition by instruction, narrative, precept, etc."
- 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."
- PhilThompson.net "...the online journal of what Phil finds interesting."
- Pleroma "Setting forth and defending the Apostolic Tradition"
- Robert's Cogitations - Congratulations to the newly chrismated!
- St. Stephen's Musings by Karl Thienes - "Thoughts and reflections on Eastern Orthodox theology, various philosophical issues, and a variety of social/political events."
- Sunday to Sunday - "an online journal that chronicles my communion with Christ and His church."
- This is Life: Revolutions Around the Cruciform Axis - by Clifton Healy, an "Orthodox wannabe"
- Torrent of Consciousness - "It is what it is."
- A Catechumen's Walk - "My thoughts and meditations as I delve into the ancient paths of the Church"
Fora/Forums
Internet forums are a place for discussion. They allow users to make a "post" about a topic and others to respond.
Active:
- OrthodoxChristianity.net
- The Ancient Way - Eastern Orthodox, hosted by Christian Forums
- Monachos.net Discussion Community - Online study and discourse of Orthodoxy through patristic and monastic theological heritage.
- St. Andrew House Discussion Forum, hosted by boardhost.com
Less-active:
Inactive:
- Hesychasm forum forum in Russian is moderately active, forum in English is inactive
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.
- The Indiana list is one of the oldest and is known for its conservative leanings and feisty discussion.
- 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.
- Antiochian Orthodox
- Orthodox Converts - 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.
- Orthodox Jurisdictions
- Orthodox Readers
- Orthodox Re-Forum
- Orthodox Tradition
- Orthodox Without My Spouse - A support group for Orthodox Christians married to someone who isn't.
- Normal Orthodox
- 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.
- 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.
- Orthodox Synod (ROCOR)
- The Holy Bible Web Site Channel - This is a Coptic Orthodox discussion list with ecumenical vision and outreach (Main languages: English and Arabic).
Clergy-only:
- 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 - This list is only open to priests and deacons of the Orthodox Church in America
Newsgroups
Newsgroups are usually found within the Usenet system and generally require newsreader software to interact with them. However, Google Groups provides an online interface.
- alt.religion.christian.east-orthodox, a high-traffic group known for its tabloid style, personal attacks, and fierce exchanges
- alt.religion.christian.greek-orthodox, a less active group than .east-orthodox, but tends to be more focused on Orthodox topics
Social Networks
There are sites for developing friendships with Orthodox Christians.
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)
- #orthodoxy on lplug.org
- #orthodox-wiki on freenode.net
Portals/Directories
Fora
Electronic Mailing Lists
