| Lectures and Bible Study |
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The Emmaus Journey
Monthly Lecture Series Sponsored by the Orthodox Clergy of Brooklyn
From The Cradle to The Kingdom: Discussions on Moral and Ethical Issues |
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Thursday - Nov. 12: 7:00 PM |
Foundations of Creation "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Gen 1:1
(God the Creator, Evolution, Ecology, Personhood, Evil and Sin “The Fall”, Restoration,)
St. Mary Church - Ridge Boulevard & 81st Street 718-238-8008 |
| Lecturer: |
Rev. Fr. John K. Lardas |
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Thursday - Dec. 10: 7:00 PM |
Passions "And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." Gal5:24
(Addictions, Good and Bad Habits, Idolatry, Cures, Asceticism, 12 Step Program,
Fasting, Repentance)
Holy Cross Church 8401 Ridge Blvd. 718-836-3510 |
| Lecturer: |
V. Rev. Fr. Gerasimos Makris |
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Thursday - Jan. 14: 7:00 PM |
Love and Sexuality "To know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all
the fullness of God." Eph.3:19 (Meaning of Love, Gender Issues, Relationships, Sexuality, Celibacy) St. Mary Church - Ridge Boulevard & 81st Street 718-238-8008 |
| Lecturer: |
V. Rev. Fr. Damaskinos Ganas |
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Thursday - Feb. 11 : 7:00 PM |
Family When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus,
come down immediately. I must stay at your house today." Lk19:5 (Significant Other, Surrogates, Reproduction, In-Vitro Fertilization, Piety. Home Church,
Economy, Marriage) Holy Cross Church 8401 Ridge Blvd. 718-836-3510 |
| Lecturer: |
V. Rev. Fr. Michael Ellias |
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Thursday - March 11: 7:00 PM |
Community "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst
of them." MT18:20 (Isolationism, Worship, Technology, Environment, Sacramental Dimensions) St. Mary Church - Ridge Boulevard & 81st Street 718-238- 8008 |
| Lecturer: |
V. Rev. Fr. Eugene Pappas |
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Thursday - April 15: 7:00 PM |
End of Life "And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to everyone
according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,
the First and the Last." Rev. 22:12-13
(Elder Care, Euthanasia, D.N.R./D.N.I., Wills, Burial Rites, Cremation, Judgment,
Toll Houses, Resurrection)
Holy Cross Church 8401 Ridge Blvd. 718-836-3510 |
| Lecturer: |
V. Rev. Fr. Thomas Zain |
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