The document outlines the strategic plan for St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey for 2013-2014. It discusses the church's mission, vision, and values. It also identifies key issues like diminishing membership and financial deficits. The plan proposes specific actions to address these issues such as reestablishing participatory worship, creating youth programs, and establishing budgetary guidelines. The plan provides timelines for implementing these actions between January 2013 and December 2013.
The document summarizes places of worship for four major religions: Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. It notes that Buddhism is 500 years older than Christianity and spread throughout East Asia, adapting to local cultures. Muslims use prostration during prayer and worship in mosques. Orthodox Jewish synagogues traditionally had men take the lead in Hebrew learning and reading. In England and Wales, most communities have an Anglican church as part of the parish system.
The Meteora is a complex of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, built on large sandstone rock pillars near the Pindus Mountains. Starting in the 11th century, hermit monks lived in the rocks, establishing the first monasteries by the 14th century to escape Turkish occupation. Today there are six surviving monasteries, only accessible via climbing nets or ladders, including the largest Great Meteoron monastery from the 14th century. The monasteries are considered one of Greece's most important religious sites and are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The document discusses how the Orthodox Christian liturgy is modeled after and draws inspiration from the worship described in the Book of Revelation. It notes that Revelation depicts a "cosmic liturgy" where heaven and earth worship together. Key aspects of the liturgy discussed include lifting worshipers up to heaven, participation in the communion of saints, and the Eucharist representing the marriage feast of the Lamb. The overall theme is that the liturgy allows participation in the heavenly worship and anticipation of the kingdom of God.
This document provides photos and captions that showcase various religious celebrations and rituals from around the world. It features images of Hindus in Nepal and India celebrating at temples, Muslims performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and praying on Mount Arafat, Catholics in Vatican City and the Philippines, Jews in Israel, Buddhists in Afghanistan, Orthodox Christians in Gaza, Episcopalians in the US, Sufi Muslims in Kosovo, Sikhs in India, and followers of many other faiths engaging in practices like Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Lent, Easter, Diwali, Nowruz, and Eid celebrations. The document highlights the diversity of religious observance globally.
The document outlines the strategic plan for St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey for 2013-2014. It discusses the church's mission, vision, and values. It also identifies key issues like diminishing membership and financial deficits. The plan proposes specific actions to address these issues such as reestablishing participatory worship, creating youth programs, and establishing budgetary guidelines. The plan provides timelines for implementing these actions between January 2013 and December 2013.
The document summarizes places of worship for four major religions: Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. It notes that Buddhism is 500 years older than Christianity and spread throughout East Asia, adapting to local cultures. Muslims use prostration during prayer and worship in mosques. Orthodox Jewish synagogues traditionally had men take the lead in Hebrew learning and reading. In England and Wales, most communities have an Anglican church as part of the parish system.
The Meteora is a complex of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, built on large sandstone rock pillars near the Pindus Mountains. Starting in the 11th century, hermit monks lived in the rocks, establishing the first monasteries by the 14th century to escape Turkish occupation. Today there are six surviving monasteries, only accessible via climbing nets or ladders, including the largest Great Meteoron monastery from the 14th century. The monasteries are considered one of Greece's most important religious sites and are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The document discusses how the Orthodox Christian liturgy is modeled after and draws inspiration from the worship described in the Book of Revelation. It notes that Revelation depicts a "cosmic liturgy" where heaven and earth worship together. Key aspects of the liturgy discussed include lifting worshipers up to heaven, participation in the communion of saints, and the Eucharist representing the marriage feast of the Lamb. The overall theme is that the liturgy allows participation in the heavenly worship and anticipation of the kingdom of God.
This document provides photos and captions that showcase various religious celebrations and rituals from around the world. It features images of Hindus in Nepal and India celebrating at temples, Muslims performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and praying on Mount Arafat, Catholics in Vatican City and the Philippines, Jews in Israel, Buddhists in Afghanistan, Orthodox Christians in Gaza, Episcopalians in the US, Sufi Muslims in Kosovo, Sikhs in India, and followers of many other faiths engaging in practices like Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Lent, Easter, Diwali, Nowruz, and Eid celebrations. The document highlights the diversity of religious observance globally.
Byzantine Christian art from 527-1453 CE reflected the political power of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Byzantine Empire. Major figures in Byzantine art included the Pantokrator and Theotokos. Mosaics with gold backgrounds depicted these figures and were used to connect earthly rulers to divine power. Monasteries produced illuminated manuscripts and helped spread Orthodox doctrine across the Byzantine regions. Icons were devotional objects that were sometimes destroyed during periods of iconoclasm against religious imagery.
He teaches my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.
He signs the cross twice over the right sleeve and recites
Psalm 18:35 while wearing:
Icons are sacred images of Jesus, Mary, or saints used in Orthodox churches to aid worshippers in contemplation and prayer. Iconographers who paint icons live holy lives and pray for divine inspiration so that God can guide their hands as they create icons to bring people closer to God. Contemplation of icons allows one to enter a spiritual world through still, quiet prayer of focusing on the icon in God's presence.
The document discusses four main topics: 1) the various ways Christ is present in the Eucharist according to different Christian traditions, 2) common elements of liturgical reform across traditions, 3) areas of agreement regarding the real presence and sacrificial nature of communion, and 4) diverse sacramental practices among Protestants, Orthodox, and Catholics with a goal of increased communion. It aims to foster unity among Christians regarding the central practice of Eucharist.
Byzantine Christian art from 527-1453 CE reflected the political power of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Byzantine Empire. Major figures in Byzantine art included the Pantokrator and Theotokos. Mosaics with gold backgrounds depicted these figures and were used to connect earthly rulers to divine power. Monasteries produced illuminated manuscripts and helped spread Orthodox doctrine across the Byzantine regions. Icons were devotional objects that were sometimes destroyed during periods of iconoclasm against religious imagery.
He teaches my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.
He signs the cross twice over the right sleeve and recites
Psalm 18:35 while wearing:
Icons are sacred images of Jesus, Mary, or saints used in Orthodox churches to aid worshippers in contemplation and prayer. Iconographers who paint icons live holy lives and pray for divine inspiration so that God can guide their hands as they create icons to bring people closer to God. Contemplation of icons allows one to enter a spiritual world through still, quiet prayer of focusing on the icon in God's presence.
The document discusses four main topics: 1) the various ways Christ is present in the Eucharist according to different Christian traditions, 2) common elements of liturgical reform across traditions, 3) areas of agreement regarding the real presence and sacrificial nature of communion, and 4) diverse sacramental practices among Protestants, Orthodox, and Catholics with a goal of increased communion. It aims to foster unity among Christians regarding the central practice of Eucharist.
This document provides a bibliography and list of sources about woodpeckers. It includes three academic journal articles from 1959 and 2014 about the anatomy and evolution of woodpeckers' feet and a 2016 reference guide book on woodpeckers of North America. The bibliography also mentions additional information available in videos on YouTube.
This document provides guidance for participants in the FIRST LEGO League Animal Allies challenge. It instructs them to identify a problem related to human-animal interactions, design a solution, and share their idea with others. It also describes the robot game missions which involve solving problems like transporting animals or supplies. The core values of the challenge emphasize teamwork, learning, and sharing experiences with a spirit of friendly competition.