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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Friday, 22-Nov-2024 00:20:13 JST 
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@Escoffier @sickburnbro Eat less what that's crazy and hard
Take this super wonder drug instead, only $999, continued life not guaranteed -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Sunday, 27-Oct-2024 20:57:04 JST
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Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica
The holy Martyr Nestor was very young in age, handsome in appearance, and he was known to the holy Great Martyr Demetrios (October 26), for he had instructed Nestor in the faith.
The Emperor was visiting Thessaloniki, and he built a high platform in the midst of the city so that a gigantic barbarian named Lyaios could wrestle there and be seen by everyone. Beneath the platform many spears and other sharp weapons were placed pointing upward. When Lyaios defeated his opponents, he threw them down onto the spears and they died. Many Christians were forced to fight Lyaios, and were killed. When Nestor saw how Emperor Maximian rejoiced over the victories of his champion, he disdained his pride. Seeing the miracles of Saint Demetrios, however, he took courage and went to the prison where the holy Martyr was confined, and fell at his feet.
“Pray for me, O Servant of God Demetrios,” he said, “that by your prayers, God may help me to beat Lyaios, and put an end to him who brings reproach upon the Christians.”
The Saint, after sealing Nestor with the Sign of the Cross, told him that he would prevail over Lyaios, and then suffer for Christ. Nestor mounted the platform without fear and exclaimed: “Help me, O God of Demetrios.” After he defeated Lyaios, he hurled him down onto the spears, where he gave up his wretched soul.
Maximian became enraged and ordered that both Nestor and Demetrios should be put to death. Saint Demetrios was stabbed with spears, and Saint Nestor was beheaded. Thus, by his example Saint Nestor teaches us that in every human challenge we must say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do to me.” (Psalm 117/118:6, Hebrews 13:6).
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Friday, 04-Oct-2024 20:52:02 JST
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@dictatordave @cowanon Time to rvturn to the Caucasus -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Tuesday, 10-Sep-2024 00:41:51 JST
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@lain >Probably
Rowling saga about ready to take a new turn here -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Monday, 09-Sep-2024 20:47:28 JST
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@dissidentsoaps "Those hunger pains are good, it means the 2024 Covid Vaccine is working" -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Aug-2024 22:27:43 JST
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@DMA @sickburnbro I've started going to Harbor Freight recently when I need little random things. No idea how their power tools are or anything but for little manual tools they seem ok I guess. Was able to get a set of torx screwdrivers for a good price but then when I went in later looking for a lawn edger they didn't carry one, so it's kinda hit or miss. Really need to check out the local Ace -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Thursday, 15-Aug-2024 21:27:03 JST
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invidious.jing.rocks/watch?v=_gLLGC_rwcI
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Thursday, 15-Aug-2024 21:27:02 JST
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@AmonMaritza Yes! August 15th is the Feast of the Dormition. I believe most Orthodox Churches will be having special services today -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Sunday, 11-Aug-2024 01:28:36 JST
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@BarelyEagle @Jdogg247 >candidacy of terrestrial pleasure and abundance
How to say you worship the serpent without saying you worship the serpent -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Tuesday, 06-Aug-2024 10:22:07 JST
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@BowsacNoodle @AmonMaritza @bobbala @STP @Twig @c00p @inscius @Bunsen @KingOfWhiteAmerica @Thusnelda “God became man so that man might become god." St. Athanasius -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Tuesday, 06-Aug-2024 09:43:43 JST
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@Thusnelda @KingOfWhiteAmerica @BowsacNoodle @bobbala @c00p @STP @Twig @inscius @Bunsen I believe Rome simply didn't think it wrong, as Western Theology was under the influence of Neo-Platonist ideas that Uncreated Energy could never simply be interacted with by created beings. In their eyes, distance must always be maintained between the Uncreated Creator/Immoveable Mover, therefore any interaction with that Uncreated Divinity must always be a creation that God has placed between us and God proper.
It's a lot of bad logic and the Western idea of Divine Grace was intrinsically linked with Augustine's ideas of how grace should logically be given out. Rome's idea of Grace soon became something else entirely beyond the original concepts by the Church.
(This post contains a lot of quick drive-by analysis that barely touched on this thousand year old theological argument, fair warning) -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jul-2024 06:55:47 JST
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@Aly @iwetoddid @madison That's just a standard piping tip, you can get them in different styles -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Thursday, 04-Jul-2024 23:11:16 JST
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@KingOfWhiteAmerica @BowsacNoodle @epictittus Yeah, he has this weird nebulous space. I've noticed "far right" guys distance themselves from him because of his pre-conversion jewish background. If he's getting guys into Orthodoxy though I really can't fault the man.
The more Orthodox people I watch online though the more I see that there are some small divisions, where they might recognize the other party as Orthodox, but they don't really associate with them. For instance, I didn't realize until recently that one of my favorite guys to listen to, Abbot Tryphon, is basically disavowed by Ancient Faith because of his "political views". -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Thursday, 04-Jul-2024 22:43:39 JST
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@KingOfWhiteAmerica @epictittus @BowsacNoodle I've only watched a smattering of Bro. Nathaniel here and there, but he very much seems like an Orthodox memester. I'm happy he found Orthodoxy, but he seems to use his position more for publicity than actual monastic humility. -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Wednesday, 03-Jul-2024 03:04:15 JST
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Saint John [Maximovitch], Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco
Our Father among the Saints John (Maximovitch), Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco (1896-1966), was a diocesan bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR) who served widely from China to France to the United States.
Saint John departed this life on June 19 (O.S.) / July 2 (N.S.), 1966, and was officially glorified by the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad on July 2, 1994. His glorification was later recognized for universal veneration by the Patriarchate of Moscow on July 2, 2008.
The future Saint John was born on June 4, 1896, in the village of Adamovka in Kharkiv province to pious aristocrats, Boris and Glafira Maximovitch. He was given the baptismal name of Michael, after the Holy Archangel Michael. In his youth, Michael was sickly and had a poor appetite, but he displayed an intense religious interest. He was educated at the Poltava Military School (1907-14); Kharkiv Imperial University, from which he received a law degree (in 1918); and the University of Belgrade (where he completed his theological education in 1925).
He and his family fled their country as the Bolshevik revolutionaries descended on the country, emigrating to Yugoslavia. There, he enrolled in the Department of Theology of the University of Belgrade. He was tonsured a monk in 1926 by Metropolitan Anthony (Khrapovitsky) of Kharkov (later the first primate of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia). Metropolitan Anthony later in 1926 ordained him hierodeacon. Bishop Gabriel of Chelyabinsk ordained him hieromonk on November 21, 1926. Subsequent to his ordination he began an active life of teaching in a Serbian high school and serving, at the request of local Greeks and Macedonians, in the Greek language. With the growth of his popularity, the bishops of the Russian Church Aboard resolved to elevate him to the episcopate.
Hieromonk John was consecrated bishop on May 28, 1934, with Metropolitan Anthony serving as principal consecrator, after which he was assigned to the Diocese of Shanghai. Twelve years later he was named Archbishop of China. Upon his arrival in Shanghai, Bishop John began working to restore unity among the various Orthodox nationalities. In time, he worked to build a large cathedral church that was dedicated to Surety of Sinners Icon to the Mother of God, with a bell tower and large parish house. Additionally, he inspired many activities: building of churches, hospitals, and orphanages among the Orthodox and Russians of Shanghai. He was intensely active, constantly praying and serving the daily cycle of services, while also visiting the sick with the Holy Gifts. He often would walk barefooted even in the coldest days. Yet to avoid the appearance of secular glory, he would pretend to act the fool.
With the end of World War II and the coming to power of the communists in China, Bishop John led the exodus of his community from Shanghai in 1949. Initially, he helped some 5,000 refugees to a camp on the island of Tubabao in the Philippines, while he travelled successfully to Washington, D.C., to lobby to amend the law to allow these refugees to enter the United States. It was while on this trip that Bishop John took time to establish a parish in Washington dedicated to Saint John the Forerunner.
In 1951, Archbishop John was assigned to the Archdiocese of Western Europe with his cathedra in Paris. During his time there, he also served as archpastor of the Orthodox Church of France, whose restored Gallican liturgy he studied and then celebrated. He was the principal consecrator of the Orthodox Church of France's first modern bishop, Jean-Nectaire (Kovalevsky) of Saint-Denis, and ordained to the priesthood the man who would become its second bishop, Germain (Bertrand-Hardy) of Saint-Denis.
In 1962, Archbishop John was assigned to the Diocese of San Francisco, succeeding his long time friend Archbishop Tikhon. Archbishop John's days in San Francisco were to prove sorrowful as he attempted to heal the great disunity in his community. He was able to bring peace such that the new cathedral, dedicated to the Joy of all Who Sorrow Icon of the Mother of God, was completed.
Deeply revering Saint John of Kronstadt, Archbishop John played an active role in preparation of his canonization.
He reposed during a visit to Seattle on July 2, 1966, while accompanying a tour of the Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God. He was laid to rest in a crypt chapel under the main altar of the new cathedral.
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Wednesday, 03-Jul-2024 03:04:14 JST
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@KingOfWhiteAmerica Your care for your flock in its sojourn prefigured your prayers, which you always offer up for the whole world. Thus we believe, having come to know your love, O holy hierarch and wonderworker John. Wholly sanctified by God through the ministry of the all-pure Mysteries, and ever strengthened by them yourself, you hastened to the suffering, O healer, easing their afflictions. Hasten now to help us, who honor you with all our heart.
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Friday, 21-Jun-2024 20:14:18 JST
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@Monsignor_DickFace @Jewpacabra What if it's a fat lady tho -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Tuesday, 04-Jun-2024 09:56:45 JST
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@thefinn @BowsacNoodle @RadixVerum Focusing on a few sus vtubers and ignoring the vast majority of the subculture is like picking up a Spy x Family doujin and thinking that represents the manga industry as a whole
It's like yeah, it's not cool the bad stuff exists but that's not representative of the whole in the slightest. It's even worse to take that little misrepresentation and blanket apply it to a bunch of people "oh you're all pedos for liking this, how dare you"
Perverts will always be in any subculture trying to subvert it after all -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Sunday, 26-May-2024 08:16:20 JST
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@epictittus @BowsacNoodle @freepatriot Nothin what's the ligma with you -
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Appalachian Crusader (appalachian_crusader@poa.st)'s status on Wednesday, 24-Apr-2024 07:15:24 JST
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@s2208 >British couple
>Wearing the most MURICA clothes possible
>Literally asking to be cucked
These people are like spies or something right? Setup feels like a bad sex comedy
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