Orthodox Church Boom Draws New Converts

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In ʟɪɢʜᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴏʀᴛʜᴏᴅᴏxʏ this announcement shares a NYT article about overflowing Orthodox church pews and a surge of young men converting to demanding practices of Christianity. It includes the article link and thumbnail and invites community discussion on causes, implications, and faith formation.

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Orthodox Church Pews Are Overflowing With Converts

Orthodox Church Boom Draws New Converts
“In the whole history of the Orthodox Church in America, this has never been seen,” a priest said about the surge of young men drawn to the demanding practice of Christianity.

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