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COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT 09/08/07 PODCAST ON Al-KAFAAT with Miriam Schwayri: CRTL Archives *** written version: The Al-Kafaàt Foundation | Antiochian.org Orthodox Church http://www.antiochian.org/node/17080

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INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING ACCESSIBILITY ARCHBISHOP CHRISTODOULOS’ (of blessed memory) from (Ekathimerini.com): sign

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AUTISM CONVERSATION (Khorea Frederica & daughter Megan) http://audio.ancientfaith.com/frederica/fhn_2008-06-05.mp3

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THE BODY OF CHRIST: A PLACE OF WELCOME FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; Fr. John Chryssvagis. Every Parish should have a copy of this booklet. It deals with attitudes that are appropriately Christlike. It touches on some details, but since each person’s and each Parish’s situation is different, Fr. John doesn’t attempt to suggest a standard pattern of response. He writes of utilization of spiritual gifts in service to persons with disability AND receiving the gifts of person with disability in service to the Church. Even passive omission of the latter is unacceptable; it would mean ”the Church is denied its reality.” (1) Fr. John also emphazizes focusing on the “person” rather than the “disability.” Light and Life Publishers, 2002. 16 pp. Light & Life Publishing – World’s Largest Orthodox Supplier

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Children With Special needs and the Orthodox Family by Fr. Stephen P. Tsichlis; a concise article, very much to the point.

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The Christian Ascetic Tradition on Dejection and Despondency by W. David Holden http://nastati.wordpress.com/2008/03/30/the-christian-ascetic-tradition-on-dejection-and-despondency/

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JBEM: Defining A Christian Doctor Spiros A. Lazarou, M.D.

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COMMENTARY (MARRIAGE, PARENTING, & OTHER ESSAYS) by the V. Rev. Fr. George Morelli : http://www.antiochian.org/1141449331

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Depression: A Clinical and Pastoral Guide | Antiochian.org … by the Very Rev. Fr. George Morelli. This article first describes the symptoms from a professional point of view, than addresses the spiritual therapy from a pastoral point of view.

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Ecumenism and Social Ministry/Outreach: Notes from America and the Orthodox Church http://armsopenwide.wordpress.com/2008/09/08/help-your-neighbor-by-fr-michael-plekon/ by Fr. Michael Plekon

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GEORGE, NADEZHDA, TATIANA, SERGEI, & MICHAEL (An Article in the Road to Emmaus Magazine on 5 Orthodox Christians Who are Struggling with Mental Illness) RTE No 17 Interior or View as HTML or TEXTS IN ENGLISH | GEORGE, NADEZHDA, TATIANA, SERGEI, AND MICHAEL

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THE GOLDEN THREAD OF FAITH: MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE SOUL An Interview with Dr.Marina Busigina (from the magazine THE ROAD TO EMMAUS):

http://www.roadtoemmaus.net/back_issue_articles/RTE_17/The_Golden_Thread_of_Faith.pdf

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GREECE: Thiva Case Study Report — D9, by Effie Fokas http://www.waveproject.org/output/Case_Study_Reports/D9_-_Thiva.pdf

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HELPING MARTIN SUCCEED, by Gina Bernard, The WORD Magazine, March 2009, pp. 6-7: http://www.antiochian.org/sites/antiochian.org/files/MARCH%202009%20WORD.pdf

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THE HOLY FATHERS ON ILLNESS The Holy Fathers [Editor: Bishop Alexander (Mileant)]

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A LETTER Miracle On Behalf Of Royal Martyr Tsarevich Alexis Romanov by Elizabeth

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A LIVING ICON OF FAITH Beliefnet.com by Fr. John Breck

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Living With the Woof an  Orthodox Christian’s experiences with a service dog

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Loving a Child with Autism – Writings – Frederica.com by Khorea Frederica Matthewes-Green

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MENTAL HEALTH AND RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: A DISCUSSION  ON MONACHOS.NET: http://www.monachos.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1484

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THE ORIGINS OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN DIAKONIA: CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX PHILANTHROPY IN CHURCH HISTORY by Rev. Dr. Demetrios J. Constantelos http://www.rondtb.msk.ru/info/en/Constantelos_en.htm

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THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE ON THE FAMILY (2 papers) http://www.new-ostrog.org/family.html

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ORTHODOX DIAKONIA http://www.iocc.org/orthodoxdiakonia/index.php

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A PRAYER – O JESUS OF NAZARETH, by Archbishop George Khodr http://www.ortmtlb.org.lb/Nahar/Nazaren.htm

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PROMOTING THE BEST CARE AT THE BEST SOURCE- THE HOME by Maria Dolbunova http://www.keystonehumanservices.org/keystoneNews/ngoSpotlight.php

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RESOURCE HANDBOOK FOR LAY MINISTRIES (Orthodox Church of America) -a short survey of the offerings here (list at top- parish development, community life, family life, witness & mission OCA – Witness and Mission will reveal a wealth of material related to the interests of persons with disability. Type “resources handbook” in the search window of Arms Open Wide for posts related to disability from the handbook.
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(RUSSIAN) ROUNDTABLE “Education for Change & Diaconia (Service)” Assistance to disabled children & Spiritual Enlightening of the Hearing-impaired & Orthodox social pedagogy

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THE SACRED GIFT OF LIFE, 2002 Orthodox Peace Fellowship North American Conference In Communion » The Sacredness of Newborn Life & also In Communion » Pro-Life Resources

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*** In Communion » “St. John Chrysostom, Almsgiving, and Persons with … Disability,” by William Gall (a short article)

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“ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM AND THE SOCIALIZATION OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY: PATRISTIC INSPIRATION FOR CONTEMPORARY APPLICATION.” 61 pp. thesis by William Gall; see . . .thesis

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ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM’S FIRST SERMON ON ST. PAUL’S EPISTLE TO THE COLOSSIANS- who he prefers to feast with: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/npnf113.iv.iv.i.html

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WELFARE, CHURCH, AND GENDER IN GREECE, (excerpt) by Effie Fokas & Lina Molokotos Liederman http://armsopenwide.wordpress.com/2007/11/12/church-of-greeces-efforts/