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The Witness Stand

Have you had to take a stand for your faith? Perhaps you have been made fun of by your friends for going to Church or Camp Nazareth? Or maybe in school, you have felt uncomfortable making the sign of the cross before eating? In these moments, undoubtedly you felt uncomfortable and alone. You are not alone, for throughout the centuries, those who have truly loved Christ have endured similar ridicule and persecution and even martyrdom.

The word martyr, comes from greek word martyria which means witness. All serious Orthodox Christians will at some point or another in their life will be called on to witness to their faith.

Knowing how difficult this is, we are offering you here on these pages an opportunity to share the struggles you have faced witnessing the faith. Therefore, we invite you to weigh in on your real life experiences in a blog forum called: Learn how you can take part in the blog discussion group.The Witness Stand.

You will have the opportunity to post comments on a short article or reflection written by or about one of your peers. You may also submit other topics and reflections for comment.

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T.H.E.O.S. Lives of Saints Discussion Forum (December)

By Danielle Bartko on 05-Dec-11 07:21. Comments (162)

This Is a Forum For Students of The Three Hierarchs Eastern Orthodox School in Pittsburgh, PA To Discuss the Life of the Saint of the Day. After Listening To The Life of The Saint of The Day On-line, Students Are Invited To Write About Something They Learned About The Saint, Commenting Below.

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THEOS-Student
Posts: 171

Jan. 1 St. Basil the Great
Reply #162 on : Mon January 02, 2012, 09:46:49

was born in the rein of Constantine
he was a bishop
-peter

THEOS-Student
Posts: 171

Dec. 23-St. Niphon the Wonderworker
Reply #161 on : Fri December 23, 2011, 08:54:58

HELLO,

he had visions of heaven

demons came to him and said "there is no God there is no God"

he was an arch deacon

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Alexandra

THEOS-Student
Posts: 171

Dec, 23-St. Niphon The Wonderworker
Reply #160 on : Fri December 23, 2011, 08:54:41

he was able to see angles and demon and was able to easily able to banish demons.

-pyetre-

THEOS-Student
Posts: 171

Dec. 23 St. Niphon the Wonderworker
Reply #159 on : Fri December 23, 2011, 08:54:26

he was brought up in the home of a military commander
he used to be so sinful that he could not even pray
-peter

THEOS-Student
Posts: 171

dec 23 st niphon the wonderworker
Reply #158 on : Fri December 23, 2011, 08:53:31

he became a monk

:)mariel(:

THEOS-Student
Posts: 171

Dec. 23-St. Niphon the Wonderworker
Reply #157 on : Fri December 23, 2011, 08:39:54

He was a bishop.-Alexander

THEOS-Student
Posts: 171

12/23/11 St. Niphon the Wonder Worker
Reply #156 on : Fri December 23, 2011, 08:37:51

He could read your mind-Constantine

THEOS-Student
Posts: 171

Dec. 23- St. Niphon the Wonderworker
Reply #155 on : Fri December 23, 2011, 08:36:57

He was a bishop.-Aidan

THEOS-Student
Posts: 171

Dec. 23 St. Niphon the Wonderworker
Reply #154 on : Fri December 23, 2011, 08:36:34

He was once sinful and evil.

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Jonah

THEOS-Student
Posts: 171

Dec 23 - St.Niphon the wonderworker
Reply #153 on : Fri December 23, 2011, 08:21:08

He was brought up in Constantinople. -Emmeline :)

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T.H.E.O.S. Lives of Saints Discussion Forum (November)

By Danielle Bartko on 01-Nov-11 08:11. Comments (201)

T.H.E.O.S. Lives of Saints Discussion Forum (October)

By Danielle Bartko on 03-Oct-11 08:21. Comments (182)

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THEOS-Student
Posts: 177

10/27 Holy Martyr Nestor
Reply #172 on : Thu October 27, 2011, 09:51:26

he won the battle with lyaeus and threw him into the pit of spears through the power of god

pyetre

THEOS-Student
Posts: 177

Oct.27 Holy Martyr Nestor
Reply #171 on : Thu October 27, 2011, 09:50:36

he threw Lyaeus on to his own spears
-peter

THEOS-Student
Posts: 177

Oct. 27- Holy Martyr Nestor
Reply #170 on : Thu October 27, 2011, 09:49:42

Nestor Went to St. Demetri to get blessing to beat Lyaeus.

By Ivan

THEOS-Student
Posts: 177

oct 27- holy martyr nestor
Reply #169 on : Thu October 27, 2011, 09:49:08

he was born in Constantinople
and he died in 306

THEOS-Student
Posts: 177

Holy Martyr Nestor Oct.27 2011
Reply #168 on : Thu October 27, 2011, 09:24:16

He was going to fight with alaes so he went to the prison of Denmetreeus and pray for him to win.- Chloe

THEOS-Student
Posts: 177

Oct. 27- Holy Martyr Nestor
Reply #167 on : Thu October 27, 2011, 09:04:26

Nestor was at the time of saint Demetrius. Nestor was a young man when Demetrius taught him the christian faith -Emmeline

THEOS-Student
Posts: 177

Oct. 26 Holy Martyr Nestor
Reply #166 on : Thu October 27, 2011, 09:00:30

He defeated Lyeaus.

THEOS-Student
Posts: 177

Oct. 26-Holy and Great Martyr Demetrious
Reply #165 on : Thu October 27, 2011, 08:21:41

The soldiers ran St. Demetrious through him with there spears.-Alexander

THEOS-Student
Posts: 177

Oct. 26 Holy Martyr Nestor
Reply #164 on : Thu October 27, 2011, 08:20:56

After Lias defeated his challengers (Christians) he would push them off the terrace into a pit of spears where the challenger (christian) would die.

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Jonah

THEOS-Student
Posts: 177

Oct. 27- Holy Martyr Nestor
Reply #163 on : Thu October 27, 2011, 08:20:10

He was beheaded by the sword.-Aidan

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(T.H.E.O.S.) Students Blog on the Lives of the Saints

By Fr. Peter Paproski on 08-Sep-11 19:15. Comments (166)

This is a blog for the students of Three Hierarchs Eastern Orthodox School In Pittsburgh,PA To Discuss the Life of the Saint of the Day.

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THEOS-Student
Posts: 165

Sept. 12- priest martyr autonomius
Reply #6 on : Mon September 12, 2011, 08:29:14

Autonomius traveled to a city called Suria and that city was occupied by pagans and he turned many into Christians.

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Jonah

THEOS-Student
Posts: 165

9/12/11-Priest Martyr Autonomius
Reply #5 on : Mon September 12, 2011, 08:28:35

He converted many people to Christianity. Constantine

THEOS-Student
Posts: 165

Priest Martyer Autonomius
Reply #4 on : Mon September 12, 2011, 08:27:27

Autonomius built the people a church dedicated to the Arch Angel Michael. -Emmeline

THEOS-Student
Posts: 165

9/12- Priest Martyr Autonomius
Reply #3 on : Mon September 12, 2011, 08:26:53

He later became a bishop.-Chloe

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Welcome, T.H.E.O.S. Students!
Reply #2 on : Thu September 08, 2011, 23:02:52

Welcome to our "Lives of the Saints" Discussion Forum! At the beginning of your computer time each day, please log in and scroll down to "Write a Comment". In the "Subject" box, please write the date and the name of the Saint, then in the "Comment" box, write what you learned about the Saint. Sign the end of your comment with your first name only.

We wish to thank Fr. Peter Paproski of Connecticut for setting up this blog for us!

Last Edit: September 08, 2011, 23:05:26 by THEOS-Teacher

THEOS-Student
Posts: 165

Sept 8 - Nativity of the Theotokos
Reply #1 on : Thu September 08, 2011, 19:54:20

The Mother of God's Mother and Father were Joachim and Anna

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How to Form A Pilgrimage

By Fr. Peter Paproski on 09-Dec-09 09:17. Comments (0)

Forming a Pilgrimage is both simple and rewarding and offers us the opportunity to experience growth and strengthen our Orthodox Faith. Join in the blog discussion on how to plan one for your parish or youth group.

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