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Nubia and the West

Posted on November 4, 2011 by ergamenis

From a Conference taking place these days, we pass to some comments about an all-day Symposium held at the Royal Ontario Museum on September 25. The opportunity was given by a post from yesterday at LiveScience. But let’s take things with the … Continue reading →

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Assuming the Dormition

Posted on August 15, 2011 by ergamenis

According to the Gregorian calendar, the Christians in both East and West denominations commemorate today the death of the Mother of Jesus. Just like with the difficulties surrounding the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, so also with what was the … Continue reading →

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Melkam Fasika

Posted on April 22, 2011 by ergamenis

In the Orthodox Church, Easter seems to have a much deeper significance than Christmas in the consciousness as well as the traditions of the people. The fact must be linked both with the natural festive atmosphere of spring in the … Continue reading →

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