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faith in God is not the soundness of a man's confession (although this is the
mother of faith), but a soul that beholds the truth of God by the power of her
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If you were right then, we are right now.
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2009 Metropolitan Archbishop's Message
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THE HYPOCRITICAL MOSLEM EXTREMISTS
Legal Vs. Illegal - Immigration in the U.S.A.
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Welcome to the the Home Page of the AMERICAN ORTHODOX CHURCH and the NORTH AMERICAN ORTHODOX CHURCH...
We are more than a hosting service for various Jurisdictions. Much more is involved. We are an Educational, News, Informational and Research Web Site dedicated to providing such as befits those who seek things pertinent to Christianity at its very root, ground and base which is centered in the Orthodox Catholic Christianity and life for various jurisdictions of North America.
We believe that secular and religious Daily News is very important to those who are spiritually and materially (earthly) true Christians.
Without knowing or gaining information or news for understanding what is happening in one's local area and around the world, you could eventually find yourself faced with denial of services in the secular area such as lack of, or being cut off from receiving, income, even (although it sounds far-fetched) ability to worship openly.
The time is not far off when all will have to decide if they wish to follow the Anti-Christ through the One World Church and One World Government as prophesied by the Apocalypse, the Book of Revelation of St. John - or - follow the faith once and for all delivered by Jesus Christ and His Holy Apostles.
Such a time will come which will cause for many people, if not whole groups, to be denied the ability to survive under those kind of conditions, causing for every one to reconsider other options.
We prefer to follow the faith as it was once and for all delivered by the WORD made flesh, Jesus Christ. Therefore we are a part of World Wide Orthodox Catholic Christianity which is the Ground, Root and Base of all things CHRISTIAN (Follower of Jesus Christ's Life and Teachings) without adulteration, alteration, or modifications. We are not Cafeteria Christians like so many have become in these present times.
At this web site we provide some of the reasons about why "denominations" are becoming the harbingers of that which was and is prophesied in Holy Scripture for the bringing about of the End Times which we have already entered.
It is not necessarily individual members or parishioners who should be blamed since they are only the "Sheep" ... Their so-called "sheep" "buy" into the heretical dogmas and doctrines given by their so-called "shepherds" like dumb animals being led to the slaughter who seek the lazy and entertainment ways. It is their pastors, ministers and priests, the so-called "Shepherds" who feed them that kind of un-holy food to keep them 'dumbed down' much like our governments do. It is a means by which more control is held over the public school systems to keep students 'dumbed' down through politics with their involvements in education institutions. So too do the so-called 'shepherds' dumb down their 'sheep' for the sake of greed and mammon amongst other things.
Do not think we castigate or 'put down' individual people!
"Pentecostalism", "Church of Christ", "Mormons", most of the "Baptist" and "Jehovah's Witness" and even some of those who were once with us such as the "Roman" Jurisdiction of the Catholic Church who have since 1054 A.D., separated (Schismed) from the root, ground and base of all things Christian (Orthodox Catholic Christianity) - we castigate those "money changers" - those false "shepherds" who Jesus Christ chased out of His Father's House as the Bible Describes; for they exist in these present times too under various denominational and non-denominational names.
Events are already rushing toward a time in which this is beginning to happen and will become more fully wide-spread. In these present times all you need to really do is look around your local community and even larger areas (County, State, etc.) to realize what is really on-going. Things that have happened and are happening are so very little or miniscule that they are barely noticeable except to the more informed observer may become apparent.
Those little things are not only the way in which our Public School systems are changing, but also laws and ordinances of the land, economics, politics, the degrading and erosion of those rights and liberties afforded by the Constitution of these United States of America and many other things such as the manner with which entertainments have taken over much of the populace, entering into and becoming a major focus in denominational (and non-denominations) worship, and more.
We ask you, if you don't want to believe us... Have you heard, seen or found what is termed (of the many terms being used) that there are "holding areas" or such similar to "FEMA camps" or "Closed/Fenced communities" being built by GOVERNMENTS?
Here in North America, especially in the United States of America, we must admit that what Russia has come out of (a communistic, atheist country) we are entering into in subtle ways if we haven't already begun. And one thing that needs also to be understood... Something very important to those of you who are "Catholic" in the Roman sense of its jurisdiction.... And, we believe this also holds true for many who are "Orthodox" whether "Eastern" or "Western"....
"Never, never, never let anyone tell you that, in order to be Orthodox, you must also be eastern. The West was Orthodox for a thousand years, and her venerable liturgy is far older than any of her heresies."
- Blessed St. John Maximovitch of Shanghai and San Francisco
The true CHRISTIAN Church is the rooted, grounded and based in all things ORTHODOX, CATHOLIC and CHRISTIAN! It is large enough to accommodate various theologies that are not diametrically opposed to the faith and morals taught by the Apostolic Church. Unity in the Essentials, Liberty in differences and Charity in all things.
The Thaddean Fathers' operate the International Communications Headquarters located in Deming, New Mexico which operate under the American Orthodox Church (American Orthodox Catholic Church, North American Orthodox Church) administering to the needs of its Holy Synod of Bishop's.
As you may have already noticed, we are not a denomination but a part of the root, ground and base of all things CHRISTIAN which was (after Jesus Christ's ascension) and is centered in Orthodox Catholic Christianity.
Our way of life has been called the 'Modern Day Desert Fathers' because we live, in these modern times, in the desert area of New Mexico, U.S.A. Living and practicing our faith as material and spiritual strugglers for the life to come following the teachings of Jesus Christ.
One must not forget that the Church came first, not the Bible. Lest we forget, we are reminded that Holy Scripture points out that there were many things that could have been written about the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ during his earthly sojourn, but it would have taken volumes which would circle the world many times.
Thus, we must remember that while the Holy Bible's contents were indeed written by men under the guidance of the Holy Spirit; there are yet many things not included, although much is alluded to through allegorical form because of the different meanings that could be applied and why often enough we see the statement repeated in one form or another of: "Let them who have ears to hear, hear" or "have eyes to see, see" and other such phrases... Those eyes and ears are your spiritual eyes and ears, if you know how to use them according to your very nature and ability to do so.
But also the devil, the great deceiver can also mimic heavenly holy spirits and thus become unbeknownst to many, the evil spirits or unholy spirits or spirits of Anti-Christ and thus those very same spirits of Anti-Christ have indeed infected a majority of the various Protestant congregations that we have identified in part, including the Roman Jurisdiction of the Catholic Church at its very top - to the point of consuming false "shepherds" into believing a lie as truth and truth as lie which they feed their members, their sheep!
It is one of the greatest reasons why many cultic denominations and non-denominations of Christianity, even those who claim themselves as being "Independent" are being led astray into the great chasm or pit. They errantly believe things never before accepted by the Holy Spirit inspired Seven Oecumenical Councils which even the Roman Jurisdiction of the Catholic Church (Latin) has departed from since the 800's even though the official schism was 1054 A.D. - - - even further through "Vatican II" and since. You already read about what St. John Maximovitch of Shanghai & San Francisco has said... including in his statement, " is far older than any of her heresies,".
This is why even John Paul II (who violated the Holy Spirit inspired Seven Ecumenical Councils when during his pontificate (allowing for Vatican II) - - - and afterwards, he got down on his knees and prayed with Dali Lama after allowing for the Statue of Buddha to be placed atop the Tabernacle in which was housed the blessed Sacraments)... a physical action which spoke volumes about his belief for all the world to see... and Benedict XVI (formerly Cardinal Ratzinger) are some of the causes for that jurisdiction's growing errors and heresies in these present times that were predicated not only biblically, but by sainted men whose prophesies are coming true as we write to you.
You may wish to learn more about our patron saints by clicking on the appropriate icon (image) to the right or those articles, information and other items to the left. You may also wish to learn what our Rule of Life is by researching our web site (click on appropriate categories to the left or right).
The Thaddean Fathers are sometimes known and called Thaddean Companions because of our apostolate or mission which is to not only to help each other within our various communities, but to help those who are being dispossessed by questionable and illegal shady politicians; disabled veterans, the elderly, those who are victims of HIV/AIDS, and many others. We operate an ADVOCACY Program for those in need and who qualify - call our main International Telephone number and leave a message if you are in need and especially those living in Luna County, New Mexico. No promises! No guarantees... We do not look at the person's denominational membership as we look at the lack of quality in their lives. Far too many think "quantity" is needed when it is quality of living according to one's own income level that often time comes into question.
We belong to a monastic community of like minded people and clergy scattered through out North, Central and South America of which we are but a small part. We live in the Monastic Community of St. John Maximovitch and the Holy Theotokos also called the Brotherhood of St. John Maximovitch which include Orthodox Benedictine, Orthodox Franciscans, Servants of Christ, and others as well. Each follow and practice the appropriate Rule of Life as authored by St. Benedict of Nursia or St. Francis of Assisi and originating saints of the named order.
Whether you are a lay person in society or a clergy person, all are welcomed to join in and with us in doing the work.
Appropriate membership forms and other material for those who seek to become either lay 'members' - "Monks" or "Nuns" - or just Friends of the Society of St. Jude Thaddeus or even one with us in the Holy Order or the Brotherhood; regardless of what geographical area or country you may reside in, even if you reside in Europe - - - by researching the information categories to the left.
Some there are who wish to pursue the priesthood. We accept candidates who desire to study for the priesthood regardless of their past. Read over Our Clergy Agreement. Remember if you have a questionable past it does not mean you are automatically disqualified... For there are some in secular government and involved in Drug Rehabilitation groups who were once Druggies and other kinds of convicted felons who actually qualify for study and membership. Remember, the true Church established by Jesus Christ is truly a SPIRITUAL HOSPITAL for sinners.
It is rather interesting how Secular government... through people who are mainly "Protestant" - use their own personal agendas (which they can't help because of the way they are... as people) for it would matter not what denomination a person belongs to because the way in which a person believes, they unknowingly operate according to their personal beliefs which is subtly brought into the work place. As such we feel that you own past, if you have one, should not be held against you, depending on the circumstance or situation.
And, for those who have had issues with their local ordinary... you too may find this to be a home place for you and your flock. A place where the root, ground and base of all things CHRISTIAN is applied in walk, talk and action.
Some of the links to the right are still under construction... Please feel free to revisit this website for updates as our Daily News Section is constantly updated with new news, information, articles and other things. It is one of the mainstays of our web site for those seeking to be kept abreast of what is going on locally, nationally and internationally for your spiritual and material needs.
Our Physical Mailing Address and Contact Information:
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SPECIAL NOTE: Because of the vast amount of web pages contained at this web site, our mailing address and contact information has not always been updated on some of those web pages... so always refer to this entry (Main Page) or the DAILY NEWS section's main entry page for current contact information.
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Ever since a mentally challenged individual "fraudulently" (as it is opined, and alleged) brought an action in a local Luna County, New Mexico District Court against our Vladyka ("Spiritual Father") and those with him in spirit and in truth, we are still culling the web site for potential problems relating directly to her as she and those who she is with had published a rather dishonorable news rage with alleged Aryian brotherhood, other white supremist (Nazi?) connections who hate anything truly Christian as created by Jesus Christ in those many "Catholic" (be it of the Roman or Orthodox Catholic) Jurisdictions.
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St. Alexander of Svir's vision of the Most Holy Theotokos at the site of the Church of the Protection
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Before, During and after the Lenten Season, Pasch or Easter; it is one's duty and obligation, as a true Christian which rests upon the Orthodox Catholic Christian Faith established by Jesus Christ, that one continues on the path, the struggle in this life to:
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● An Understanding of the Ancient Canons
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Christ In Glory
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Father Seraphim Rose
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Blessed Father Seraphim "Eugene" Rose
Hagiasophia
Holy Scripture
God's Holy Word
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Saint Benedict of Nursia - A true Orthodox Benedictine
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Saint John Maximovitch
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St. Nikolai Velimirovich
Brotherhood of St. Jude Thaddeus