Seminar i bysantinsk ikonmaling i Kristiansand, 05.-07.02.16

 04.02 Ikontreff i byen: Innhenting av motiver og preparerte ikonplater - etter kl.17 (avtales nærmere) -
05.02 & 06.02 Ikonseminar kl. 10-18:30 og
07.02 Ikonseminar kl. 10-15
Kurset holdes i Mæbøveien 9, 4625 Flekkerøy.
Innlagte pauser med (gratis) kaffe/te og kake/frukt.
Kursavgift: 2800,-  Begrenset antall deltakere (maks 8).
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Detalj av Marias fødsel - ikonet. Bysantinsk (gresk) makedonske Skole an Em. Panselinos, fresken finnes på Athos, Hellas.
Malt av Giannis Bothos @giannisbothos i Athen, på Skolen for bysantinske Ikonmaling og bysantinsk mosaikk av Pr. Elias.
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Pravoslavie.ru: The holy synod

ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH: “THE HOLY AND GREAT SYNOD IS OF DIRECT AND VITAL INTEREST BOTH FOR THE ORTHODOX, AND FOR THE REST OF THE CHRISTIAN WORLD”

January 22, 2016
 
The synaxis of the primates of the Orthodox Churches is underway, from January 22-27, 2016 at the Orthodox Center of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chambésy.
At the opening of the event, His Holiness Bartholomew, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, delivered a speech thanking the other primates of the Orthodox Churches as well as the delegations for accepting the change of place for the synaxis from the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s residence in Istanbul, Turkey, to the Chambésy center, which is “meant for serving pan-Orthodox unity, and which for a long time has hosted and still hosts many inter-Orthodox and pan-Orthodox meetings.”
Next, the Ecumenical Patriarch referred to the themes that will be discussed at the Holy and Great Synod, which were established at the first presynodal Pan-Orthodox Conference of 1976, namely:
  1. The Orthodox Diaspora;
  2. Autocephaly and the manner in which it is to be proclaimed;
  3. Autonomy and the manner in which it is to be proclaimed;
  4. Diptychs;
  5. Common Calendar;
  6. Impediments to marriage;
  7. Adaptation of fasting ordinances;
  8. Relations of Orthodox Churches with the wider Christian world;
  9. Orthodoxy and the ecumenical movement;
  10. Contributions of the local Orthodox Churches to the promotion of the Christian ideals of peace, freedom, brotherhood and love among peoples, and the elimination of racial discrimination.
Nevertheless, His Holiness noted that consensus hasn’t been reached on some themes during the meetings of the Commission for the Preparation of the Holy and Great Synod, thus asking whether the eight themes that were validated at a Pan-Orthodox level are sufficient for the agenda of the Synod, or is it necessary to postpone the convocation of the Synod until pan-Orthodox unanimity can be reached upon all the other themes (autocephaly, diptychs, impediments to marriage and common calendar).
The Holy and Great Synod is of direct and vital interest both for the Orthodox lay faithful, clergy and monastics, and for the rest of the Christian world
Emphasizing the fact that “the Holy and Great Synod is of direct and vital interest both for the Orthodox faithful, clergy and monastics, and for the rest of the Christian world,” His Holiness added that several other persons should attend the proceedings of the Holy and Great Synod as observers: both clergy, monastics and lay faithful of the Orthodox Church, and those of other Christian Churches or Confessions, found in dialogue with the Orthodox Church. The Ecumenical Patriarch offered as an example the fact that at the prcoeedings of the Second Vatican Council, the Orthodox Church delegated observers to attend the Council.
Referring to the fact that even before the meeting of the Holy and Great Synod, some “fighters for Orthodoxy” call it a robber council, the Ecumenical Patriarch asked what kind of authority will its decisions have, and what will be the canonical consequences for disobeying the decisions.
The Patriarch of Constantinople also spoke about the significance of the words "consensus" and "unanimity." Furthermore, Patriarch Bartholomew emphasized the fact that “if a synod meets under the threat of its dissolution, it had better not taken place” and referred to some Ecumenical Synods that met even when some local Churches were absent.
His Holiness addressed other practical details: the duration of the Holy and Great Synod and the establishment of a common secretariat of the Synod. The Ecumenical Patriarch proposed that the Pan-Orthodox Synod should be carried out for at least two weeks, and its works should be accompanied by Church services.
Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you (2 Corinthians 13: 11) were the Biblical words with which His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew concluded his speech.
Edited by OrthoChristian.com
Basilica News Agency
23 / 01 / 2016

Den Guddommelige Liturgi feires i Oslo
søndag 31. januar kl 11
Korsvoll menighetshus
Tåsenveien 121

Ikonutstilling i Galleri Britannia
Fredrikstad 13. desember – 25. januar

Søndag 13. desember åpner en utstilling med ikoner av Sven Aasmundtveit og Fader Alexander Shabelnik i Galleri Brittannia i Fredrikstad (vis a vis gml drosjetråkka). Selve åpningen vil skje kl 13.00 på søndagen. Alle ikonene vil være for salg.

Fader Alexander Shabelnik er ortodoks prest og leder for Hl. Forklarelseskirken i Riga (Latvia). Han har malt ikoner siden sin omvendelse i 1980-årene, og underviser i ikonmaling ved siden av sin prestegjerning. Han er representert i kirker rundt om i Latvia, Tyskland, Italia, Hellas, USA og Russland, foruten i private sammenhenger. Han har hatt utstillinger i Latvia, Sverige og Sardinia. Det er en begivenhet at han nå stiller ut noen av sine ikoner i Fredrikstad.

Sven Aasmundtveit er pastor i Den Evangelisk Lutherske Frikirke og har malt ikoner siden 2011. Han har først og fremst gått i lære hos sin svigermor, Hæge Aasmundtveit, som er en svært erfaren og anerkjent ikonmaler i Norge. Han har også fått opplæring hos Fader Alexander ved Latvian Christian Academy i Riga. De fleste av ikonene ved denne utstillingen vil være fra hans hånd.

Disse ikonene er malt i russisk ortodoks stil og etter gammel tradisjon både når det gjelder motiver, form og teknikk. Ikonene er forkynnelse av Guds ord i bilder, gjennom form, farge og skjønnhet. Sentrale temaer er Jesus Kristus, Maria – Guds Mor, andre helgener og hendelser fra Bibelen.

Ikonene er forstått som ”lysende” bilder, ofte med gull, som skal reflektere den himmelske virkeligheten. De blir ofte kalt for vinduer til den guddommelige verden.
Den guddommelige liturgi ble feiret i Fredrikstad 6. desember 2015
30 personer deltok. Hierodiakon Agathangelos som er munk på Selje deltok i liturgien. En person ble lagt til menigheten. Etter liturgien var det kirkekaffe hvor vi delte det folk hadde tatt med.  Neste gang i Fredrikstad blir juleliturgi torsdag 7. januar. 
Søndag 20. desember er det liturgi i Oslo.




40 personer deltok på liturgi i Trysil kirke 21. november.
Bildet er tatt av Maria som hadde tatt veien fra Falun

Erkebiskop Job tok avskjed med katedralen 4. desember



Erkebiskop Job om forberedelsen til det store og hellige konsil i 2016


Klosteret i Rättvik innviet


Pastoral message from the locum-tenens, 
his Eminence John, bishop of Charioupolis.


To the Reverent fathers, deans, clergy, priests and deacons, monks and nuns, the Council of the Archdiocese, the church institutions, the St Sergius Institute, to members of the laity with responsibilities, the faithful and friends of the Exarchate of Parishes of Russian Tradition in Western Europe of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Beloved reverend fathers, brothers and sisters,
We were surprised by the decision of the Holy Synod on 28 November 2015 changing the structure of the hierarchy of the Exarchate.

Together with you, I express my friendship and respect for his Eminence Archbishop Job for the months I have served with him. The Patriarchate has entrusted him with a new mission and we support him in friendship and prayer in this new responsibility.

His Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has appointed me as 'locum-tenens'. I am conscious of the heavy burden which falls to me now. I also humbly ask you to support me in your holy prayers that I may be of service to you all.

I ask you, beloved brothers and sisters to preserve the spirit of our Exarchate, to be responsible for your words and actions, that together we may preserve our unity, peace and harmony in the spirit of Christ our Saviour.

Let us assume together, and in peace, the responsibilty for the pastoral life of our communities, each with their own characteristics and languages.

May our parishes, monasteries and institutions each continue with their mission, which is : to bear witness to the Orthodox faith in the spirit of the Gospel and in service to our brethren. Together with the Archdiocesan Council, we now await and will inform you of the precise instructions for what is to happen next.

May the love and peace of Christ unite us all around the Altar at a time when the Church demands faithfulness and trust.

+John of Charioupolis, Patriarchal Vicar and Locum-tenens.
Den guddommelige liturgi feires i Fredrikstad 
søndag 6. desember kl 11
Kameratklubben, Frydenberggt 14

27. søndag etter Pinse
Etterfest Jomfru Marias innføring i tempelet

 Tekster:
Heb 9, 1-7
Lk 10,38-42 + 11,27-28
ERKEBISKOP JOB HAR SLUTTET
Locus tenens biskop Johannes og erkebiskop Job

Kommuniké fra Den hellige Synode:

I henhold til vedtak av Den hellige synode i Det økumeniske patriarkatet, 28. november 2015, har Hans Eminense erkebiskop Job av Telmessos blitt utpekt til representant for Det økumeniske patriarkatet i Kirkenes Verdensråd i Geneve, samtidig med sin lærerstilling ved Institutt for Post-Graduate studier i Det ortodokse senter for Det økumeniske patriarkatet i Chambésy-Genève, og derfor fristilt fra sine funksjoner i Det patriarkalske eksakatet av ortodokse menigheter av russisk tradisjon i Vest-Europa.

Hans Eksellense biskop Johannes av Charioupolis har blitt utpekt locus tenens av eksarkatet for å administrere aktuelle saker i eksarkatet.

Fra denne dagen, skal Hans Eksellense biskop Johannes av Charioupolis bli nevnt på alle liturgiske feiringer i alle menigheter av eksarkatet.


Erkebiskop Jobs avskjedshilsen:

To the Reverend clergy, the monastics and all the faithful of the Exarchate of Orthodox Parishes of Russian Tradition in Western Europe of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Reverend Fathers, Brothers and Sisters,

Two years ago, I was elected at the head of the Exarchate of Orthodox Parishes of Russian Tradition in Western Europe of the Ecumenical Patriarchate by the decision of the Holy Synod that confirmed the proposal of the General Assembly of the Exarchate.

We have lived two years together, praying and celebrating the Divines Mysteries. During that period, I have visited a large number of parishes and monasteries of the Exarchate, and met many of you. My only pastoral concern was to do everything necessary for the good of the Church and the salvation of the souls of the spiritual frock that has been entrusted to me, according to the will of God and not according human concerns. Together we have shared pleasant moments, and sometimes difficult moments as well, but over all I keep an excellent memory and bear you all in my heart in prayer.

Today, the Mother Church, the Holy and Great Church of Christ, by the decision of the Holy Synod taken last November 28, is giving me a new mission : to be the representative of the Ecumenical Patriarchate at the World Council of Churches in Geneva. For this reason, I have to leave you now.

From this moment, the see of the Exarchate has been proclaimed vacant by the synodal decision, and its current administration has been given to His Excellency Bishop John of Charioupolis, whom you know well, as its locum tenens.

I leave you with confidence in good hands and I appeal you once again, as I have done right after my election, and at many occasions since then, to be united around your bishop and accomplish in obedience the will of the Lord expressed in His prayer : « Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one » (John 17:11).

I ask you to welcome well Bishop John in his new function and to have towards him the greatest respect and kindliness. I am also instructing you that since now the name of Bishop John of Charioupolis should be commemorated at all the Divine Services after the name of the Patriarch in every parish and monastery of the Exarchate.

May the grace and peace of the Lord be always with all of you.

Paris, November 30, 2015

+ Job, Archbishop of Telmessos
Den guddommelige liturgi
feires 
søndag 29. november kl. 11
på 
Korsvoll menighetshus
Tåsenveien 121, Oslo
Julemarked i Vår Frelsers ortodokse kirke, Oslo 




29. november kl. 13.00 arrangerer Hellige Elisabeth kloster fra Minsk, Hviterussland,  et førjulsmarked i kirkens menighets sal.

Det blir salg av kloster håndverk, åndelig litteratur og julegaver.


Dere er hjertelig velkommen!


Hele innsamling vil bli brukt for husbygging til hjemløse som bor ved klosteret.
Erkebiskop Job deltok på prestemøte i 
Det engelske prostiet 20. november


Den guddommelige liturgi
feires i Trysil kirke
lørdag 21. november kl 12

55 Maxims For Christian Living — Fr Thomas Hopko

CREATION CARE AND ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE: Reflections by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew




The Oxford Union
(November 4, 2015)

Distinguished members of the Oxford Union,
Esteemed administrators, faculty and friends of the University,
Dear students,

It is a unique pleasure and a great privilege to be invited to address this historic academic union. We express our wholehearted gratitude to our hosts and organizers of this exceptional opportunity in a city where over forty years ago, the official theological dialogue between the Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion was established.

Introduction
Many of you will no doubt be surprised that a religious leader concerned with “spiritual” or pastoral values has been involved with “secular” or political issues. After all, what does preserving the planet have to do with saving the soul? It is widely assumed that climate change and the exploitation of natural resources are matters concerning scientists, technocrats and legislators.

Yet, the preoccupation of the highest spiritual authority in the Orthodox Church, namely the Ecumenical Patriarchate, with the ecological crisis demonstrates that we cannot have two ways of looking at or responding to the world: religious on the one hand and worldly on the other. We cannot separate our concern for human dignity, human rights or social justice from concern for ecological protection, preservation and sustainability. These concerns are forged together, comprising an intertwining spiral that can either descend or ascend.

If we value each individual made in the image of God, and if we value every particle of God’s creation, then we will care for each other and our world. In religious terms, the way we relate to nature and the biodiversity of creation directly reflects the way we relate to God and to our fellow human beings.

This is precisely why only a few months ago, together with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, we jointly signed an article that appeared in the International New York Times in response to a report by the Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change. There, we affirmed together that:

We are now – like never before – in a position to choose charity over greed, and frugality over wastefulness in order to affirm our moral commitment to our neighbour and our respect toward the earth. Basic human rights – such as access to safe water, clean air and sufficient food – should be available to everyone without distinction or discrimination.

This is also why, next month, we shall travel to Paris, which will be the center of the world’s attention and expectation, urging governmental leaders for long-overdue climate action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
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