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The articles listed below have appeared in The Orthodox Observer. The Observer is a monthly publication that is sent out to members of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Over 140,000 households receive this newspaper.
These articles address many timely issues that relate to intermarried couples – especially intermarried couples who have some association with the Greek orthodox Archdiocese. Intermarried spouses, couples, clergy, lay leaders and lay persons should find the information in these articles of value. If questions or concerns arise as you peruse these articles E-mail Father Charles @ joanidesch@aol.com.
Observer Articles Menu
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the Dating ProcessThis article will describe the challenges that dating partners face before marriage. Subsequent articles will feature information about interfaith couples at other junctures of the marital life cycle. Read more...
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When Children Begin Maturing (Part I)As children mature, the pace of life dramatically increases. During this stage in the family life cycle, parents typically struggle to meet their children’s growing needs, couple’s needs, family’s needs, extended family’s needs and increased work related responsibilities. Read more...
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When Children Begin Maturing (Part II) As children mature, a couple's focus will shift from a preoccupation with their own relationship to a greater focus on their children's needs. Many couples who have previously been nominally interested in religion show an increased interest in religious matters. Read more...
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When Interfaith Spouses are Highly Religious In this short article you will meet two interfaith spouses who have strong attachments to their religious backgrounds, and consider these attachments of paramount importance to their individual, couple, and family well being. Read more...
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Straight Talk About Divorce
Dear Father, “I don’t know why I’m writing you. I suppose I just felt a need to write someone…. It’s been eight years since my divorce, but I’m still not certain I made the right choice.Read response...
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Celebrate The HolidaysResearch indicates that the holiday season brings added challenges and stress into our lives. Intermarried couples and their families, because of their different religious and cultural backgrounds, are especially at risk when the holidays come. The purpose of this article is twofold: Read more...
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An Open Letter to MenFather Charles,
I feel embarrassed to write this to you, but I don't know what to do. Maybe you can help me. I think my husband has a problem with his anger…it's a problem I've lived with for years.Read response...
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When Orthodox Christians Marry Non-ChristiansFather Charles,
I have fallen in love with someone who isn’t Christian. He is Moslem. Recently I approached my priest to inquire about marriage, and he informed me that we cannot get married in the Orthodox Church. Can you help me understand why?Read response...
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The First Three Years of MarriageDuring the first three years of marriage, couples are seeking to shape and mold two separate lives into one mutual existence. When and how to eat, sleep, have sex, use money, fight, work, and relax are typical issues that must be negotiated and defined from both an individual and mutual perspective. Read more...
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Mentors and the Non-Orthodox PartnerWhen I converted to the Orthodox Church, I was helped by two people who took me in hand and helped me integrate into the Church and the community. In a few years, I was completely integrated into both. I don’t know what I would have done without them.Read more...
- Commitment - The Glue That Holds Marriages Together
Orthodox Christians enter marriage with the understanding that marriage is a life long commitment.
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- Avoid Arguments Related to Your Religious Differences:
Ten Strategies
Father Charles,
I’m a practicing Orthodox Christian who recently married a non-denominational Christian. We married a little over a month ago. Before getting married we had many discussions. At this point, things are beginning to unravel religiously.
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