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[[Image:Holton_and_checkov.jpg|right|frame|Anton Chekhov and Jeffrey Holton in a brief moment of solidarity]]== About Jeff ==Jeff Holton is an Orthodox Christian layperson and is an adult convert to Orthodoxy. He currently serves as a high school catechist for his local parish, and especially enjoys presenting the relevance of the faith and the astounding depth of the mysteries to his agape [pun intended] students.

Around this time he was accepted by his Presbytery as a Candidate for Preparation for Ministry, and he began his graduate work in theology, studying theology under Drs. Robert K. Johnston and Libby Vincent, biblical languages under Dr. John Koeker, history with Dr. Nate Feldmeth, and literature with Dr. Anthony Petrotta. Holton's first academic considerations of Orthodoxy surfaced while working on a paper ([http://www.jeffholton.com/papers/ChurchHistory/ChurchHistoryA/saints.doc ''The Emergence of the Cult of Saints and Martyrs'']) for Dr. Feldmeth. Although he would rather could justifiably burn this paper today as heretical for heresy in its conclusions, he rather keeps it as a souvenir of the beginnings of formulating his own thoughts on the subject substantially enough to begin to question and unravel them.

In the midst of the ensuing decade, an odd transformation transpired. He met and married an Orthodox woman who had grown up in the Church. After three years attending his home church together (where he was assisting in worship leadership and musical presentations), he decided that fair was fair and began attending Orthodox Liturgy. Consistent exposure to the subtle but unmistakable presence Sensing that passive spectatorship was of Christ in the mysteries led to the eventual outpouring of hunger for the Eucharist in early 2002. He was made a catechumen in February and was received through Chrismation on Holy Saturdaylittle value, 2002. He took Holton joined the name Theophilus (choir as a reasonable translation of "Jeffreyfloater" into Greek). His patronbass/tenor, Blessed Feofil of the Kiev Lavra, is considered dear both for his common heritage in the northern Ukraine as well as surprising a name day coincident with Holtongrateful Kathy Trapp (memory eternal) who wasn't used to people ''volunteering''s birthday.for such things!

A series Consistent exposure to the subtle but ultimately unavoidable presence of academic fits and starts Christ in the mysteries led to an the eventual bestowal outpouring of hunger for the Eucharist in early 2002. Holton was made a Master of Arts catechumen in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in SeptemberFebruary and was received through Chrismation on Holy Saturday, 20042002. He took the name Theophilus (a reasonable translation of "Jeffrey" into Greek). His culminating thesis was entitled ''Orthodox-Protestant Dialogue: An Analysis patron, Blessed Feofil of a Subset of East-West Historical and Contemporary Interactions and a Justification the Kiev Lavra, is considered dear both for Orthodox Participation Therein,'' his common heritage in the northern Ukraine as well as a paper written for and name day coincident with Dr. Veli-Matti KärkkäinnenHolton's birthday.

A lifelong resident series of California, Holton enjoys playing with his guitar academic fits and with his son, but not necessarily in that order. "Children are harder starts led to tune," he says, "but the melodies are an eventual bestowal of a little more interesting, unpredictibleMaster of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in September, and jazzy2004." Holton attends the Greek His culminating thesis was entitled [http://www.jeffholton.com/papers/HOLTON%20Orthodox-Protestant%20Dialogue.pdf ''Orthodox Church -Protestant Dialogue: An Analysis of a Subset of the Resurrection in Castro Valley, CAEast-West Historical and Contemporary Interactions and a Justification for Orthodox Participation Therein''], a paper written for and with his son, wife, and her parentsDr. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinnen. He can continues to be found during driven by a strong, deep desire to see Christians of various identifications maintain positive dialogue with one another towards the first weekend eventual inclusion of October in all into the festival kitchenOne, chopping cucumbersHoly, tomatoesCatholic, and onions, and practicing saying "Opa!" (still) with no discernible American accentApostolic Church.

Holton works in instructional design near the San Jose Airport. He lives in Livermore, CA, and enjoys playing with his guitar and with his children, but not necessarily in that order. "Children are harder to tune," he says, "but the melodies are a little more interesting, unpredictable, and jazzy." He attends the Greek Orthodox Church of the Resurrection in Castro Valley, CA, with his son and daughter, his wife, and his wife's parents. He can be found during the first weekend of October in the festival kitchen, feverishly chopping and slicing cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions for [[gyros]], and futilely attempting to cheer "Opa!" (still) with no discernible American accent. In 2009, Holton became Examiner.com's SF Bay Area Eastern Orthodoxy expert. [http://www.examiner.com/x-8005-SF-Eastern-Orthodoxy-Examiner ''His blog''] can be found at their site. He is also very concerened about the [http://jeffreyholton.blogspot.com ''ongoing open transmission of ideas amongst all people for the purpose of truth and growth'']. == Links ==*[http://jjustj.livejournal.com Jeff's personal blog]*[http://jeffreyholton.blogspot.com/ Jeff's blog on ideas, people, and dialogue]*[Imagehttp:Holton_and_checkov//www.jpgexaminer.com/x-8005-SF-Eastern-Orthodoxy-Examiner Jeff's Orthodoxy blog]*[http://cvresurrection.org Greek Orthodox Church of the Resurrection, Castro Valley, California] == Silly little block thingies that look pretty =={| align="left"| {{User en}}|-| {{User laity}}|-| {{User goarch}}|}{| align="left"| {{User el-1}}|-| {{User ru-1}}|-| {{User de-1}}|-|center{{User orthodox US}}|frame}{|Anton Checkov and Jeffrey Holton in a brief moment of solidarityalign="left"| {{User la-0}}|-| {{User fr-0}}|-| {{User bg-0}}|-| {{User es-0}}|} [[Category:User Pages|{{PAGENAME}}]]