“Southern Orthodoxy in Post-American America”By Jim JatrasLudwell Orthodox Fellowship Conference 2.0September 7, 2024Lockhart, Texas Marley was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever, about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner. Scrooge signed it; and Scrooge’s name was good upon ‘change, …
My friend and brother in Christ, Ben Dixon, joins me for my 90th interview. He is the new operations manager of the Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship, of which I’m a co-founder, so the two of us talk all things Southern Orthodox, most notably the upcoming Conference 2.0, taking place in Lockhart, Texas, September 6-8. Deadline for …
By Walt Garlington How the lands of our forebears once shoneWith the iridescence of the Gospel’s glow!Saint Timothy illumined northern Africa –His body, burned alive, left ashesKindled with noetic fireThat drove away the darkness of idolatryFrom a multitude of hearts.Saint Manire of Scotland’s northern Highlands,His apostolic preaching became more powerfulThrough the persecution he endured –His …
This is my first interview in 4 months. I’ve been on a hiatus in order to focus more on home-life priorities since (in case y’all haven’t noticed) modern life is pretty darn crazy. So for my toe-dip back in the podcasting pool, I chose to talk with my friend and brother in arms Paul C. …
The Orthodox Study Bible (OSB) defines reconciliation as “Making peace between enemies, especially the removal of hostility and barriers between humans and God, and between individuals, accomplished by Christ.” This takes work. A lot of work, particularly because it can’t be a one-sided endeavor. In the case of individuals making peace with God and removing …
“On top of the monument a heroic-sized allegorical figure typifies the South. She holds in her extended right hand a laurel wreath with which to crown the dead; her left hand rests on a plowshare, and her head is crowned by olive leaves, symbolic of peace.” The above description comes from the autobiography “Memoirs from …
If you’re in need of a last-minute Christmas gift for that Dixian or Copperhead on your nice list, or even for (or more especially for) that Yankee on your naughty list, look no further. “The Honorable Cause: A Free South” is just the thing for you. Published in late March 2023, the book aims “to …
I began this series chronicling my experience planning the Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship’s inaugural conference with “Armed & ready at the gate,” explaining the impetus for the event and some of the hurdles of the early stages. I then followed up with “A dark horse in these dark times,” taking a look at the spiritual warfare …
For more information on the author, as well as resources on the Orthodox view of the departed, the meaning of a Saint and their veneration, explanation of old vs new calendar, and funeral hymns and prayers, click here. By Walt Garlington Dear friends, if you have time, please pray for these members of the Southern family …
For more information on the author, as well as resources on the Orthodox view of the departed, the meaning of a Saint and their veneration, explanation of old vs new calendar, and funeral hymns and prayers, click here. By Walt Garlington Dear friends, if you have time, please pray for these members of the Southern family …