Compiled by Maryann Mawhinney Presented here are three summaries of the history and tradition of Orthodox Holy Supper. This information was compiled from several sources and it serves to illustrate the variation in traditions and foods which reflects the different … Read More
St. John Chrysostom – “The Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church,” Volume 9. I speak not, indeed, of such a fast as most persons keep, but of real fasting; not merely an abstinence from meats; but from sins … Read More
The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is one of the great masterpieces of Orthodox piety and liturgical creativity. It reveals the central Christian doctrine and experience in its form and content; namely that our life must be spent in prayer and fasting in order to be in communion with Christ who will come like ‘a thief in the night’… Read More
By Fr. Bassam A. Nassif (Again Magazine, Volume 27, No. 1) On the second Sunday of Great Lent, there is a great feast in the blessed city of Thessalonika, Greece. It is the feast of St. Gregory Palamas. On this … Read More
St. Cyril of Alexandria, Sermon 120 18:9-14. And He spoke also this parable unto certain who trust in themselves that they are righteous, and despise others. Two men went up unto the temple to pray, the one a Pharisee, and … Read More
Source: Ruth Baum, St Ignatius Orthodox Church, Madison, WI Servings: 8 Healthy, heart warming, homemade, vegan soup! 55 Minutes to Prepare and Cook Ingredients 1-1/2 cups yellow split peas, dry 7 cups water 1 tablespoon Vegetable broth flavoring 1/2 teaspoon … Read More
Source: Laura Ritchey (Betty Crocker’s Easy Everyday Vegetarian) Servings: 6 Ingredients 1/4 C non-dairy butter or margarine 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 3 cups … Read More
A rich stew with a tempting combination of flavors – garlic, ginger, herbs and a little bit of spice – from the New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant book.
Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Creamy-Vegan-Corn-Chowder/Detail.aspx Servings: 6 I was experimenting with different menu ideas when I became a vegan, and came across this great low-fat comfort food chowder. Great for a meal starter or even the main meal itself. NOTE: If the soup … Read More
Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/The-Best-Vegetarian-Chili-in-the-World/Detail.aspx Servings: 10 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon … Read More
