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Priestcheck.org on "Very Reverend Father Josiah Trenham"

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u/Silent_Individual_20 — 3 days ago
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I feel like I left a cult

And my church wasn't extreme by Orthodox standards at all. I had this realization today going to a Protestant church. The church I went to today was fine, but I felt such crippling guilt not being at an Orthodox church. Of course, the whole experience is different from what I've become accustomed to: The fact I waited for permission from someone to drink the coffee they had in the hallway outside of the sanctuary. The fact that I had no idea who the pastor was at first because he looked like a normal person and people weren't lining up to kiss his ring and treat him like a feudal lord. Kids actually having age appropriate lessons during the main sermon.

I'm not even 100% sure if I'll make this church my new home or not. Did anyone else experience this guilt? How long does it take to go away?

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u/Screaming_panda09 — 4 days ago
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Ortho Merch

For a religion that posits its ascetic spirituality and distance from the world, it sure is incredibly materialistic and consumerist. Collecting icons like funko pops and wearing various assorted merch of your favorite saint or guru and an over the top crucifix outside the shirt. Bleh.

u/CraftyShelter7813 — 12 days ago
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Being watched in church

I am not sure why this happens, but I noticed that there is a group of people in church watching other people in church. I do find it scary and highly non- Christian. I would like to mention that the majority of these “ observers” are part of the priest’s inner circle.

what did you do if you felt like someone is watching you during service ?

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u/No-Star-4337 — 11 days ago