Roman Catholic bishops have sued in various places opposing COVID restrictions. So have Protestants. Pastors of various heterodox denominations have defied restrictions, willingly facing fines and even arrest to keep their churches open. Heterodox pastors have written letters supporting vaccine religious exemptions for Orthodox Christians. This was necessary because their own priests had refused to help them, citing directives from their bishops. We need bold episcopal leadership, because the world is waking up to the swindle. A general loss of confidence will follow in authority. We do not want the Church to be a victim of that.
https://orthodoxreflections.com/bold-orthodox-leadership-is-necessary-to-avoid-the-covid-backlash/

Abp. Longin of Ukraine warns: “Tremendous events are being prepared. I’m speaking of those who desire one (new) faith, meaning that there would be a uniting of religions. This must happen soon because if they do not establish one (new) faith they will not be able to crown the Antichrist.”

The scientist Craig Venter was deeply involved in mapping the human genome. In 2010, he led the team that created “synthetic life.” Madej calls him “the brains” behind “transhumanism.” She reports that when someone asked Venter about God, he replied: “Well, God creates. Now I can create — we can create — now we’re gods.” His Wired profile is subtitled: “He wanted to play God, so he cracked the human genome. Now he wants to play Darwin and collect the DNA of everything on the planet.”

https://orthodoxreflections.com/get-thee-behind-me-scientism-transhumanism-part-two/

The short answer: The central-banker and intelligence branches of the Megalomaniacs are conducting a full-blown coup to install a global slavery system. They seek to end paper currencies and exert total control over populations through tracking, tagging, drugging, and monitoring. They want injections, digital passports, a digital ID, and then digital currencies. Most jobs earning $20 or less will be automated away by 2030 anyway, so mass genocide is also perfectly acceptable. The fiat money system is being sustained while the new system is rolled out in fits and starts. https://orthodoxreflections.com/get-thee-behind-me-scientism-transhumanism-part-two/

Archbishop Michael’s letter, "Therefore, I am urging all parishioners in our New York State parishes, whether or not they have been vaccinated, to wear masks in church during the weeks ahead..." Compare that to Bishop George of Canberra Auxiliary Bishop Australia-New Zealand Diocese Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia said in an epistle, “We should remember that whether we get sick from the virus or not is up to God, and when and how we die is up to God, not determined by a virus.” We need Apostolic boldness!

https://orthodoxreflections.com/not-so-bold-leadership-from-archbishop-michael-of-ny-and-nj/

Omicron is a good thing. As we have been making the case (here and here), the pandemic is over. Smart money is that shortly everyone will be getting off the COVID train, if for no other reason than to preserve some shreds of credibility. Those who keep pushing the COVID narrative past the sell-by date are likely to have none. At this point, anyone fomenting panic over Omicron will fall under suspicion of being either neurotic or having ulterior motives. Which is why we implored Orthodox Bishops to embrace the end of the pandemic and start to pick up the pieces of our broken society. https://orthodoxreflections.com/not-so-bold-leadership-from-archbishop-michael-of-ny-and-nj/

It has been almost two years since the appearance of COVID-19 changed life as we know it. This far in, we seem to have more questions than answers. To help us on our journey through the new world of Pandemia, join a panel of experts from the medical, Orthodox religious, and legal disciplines to guide us in getting answers in a 90-minute webinar with live Q&A. Attendance is limited, so register today! Recordings of the webinar will be available, so check back for links when available. For more information, including a list of topics the panel will cover, and to register, visit the link.
https://orthodoxreflections.com/covid-webinar/

Glory to God for Archpriest Seraphim Holland as a second priest panelist for 1/9/2022, 7 p.m. webinar "The Journey Through Pandemia." Fr. Seraphim will give thoughts on Orthodox responses to rising social problems in the wake of COVID responses.

If you could question "Archpriest Alexander Webster, PhD, Dean & Professor of Moral Theology Emeritus, Holy Trinity Seminary (ROCOR); Chaplain (Colonel), U.S. Army, Retired; and author of five books on Orthodox moral Theology" - why wouldn't you?
https://orthodoxreflections.com/covid-webinar/

Given the mildness of Omicron, are vaccines necessary? On a cost/benefit basis are they worth it? If so, are they effective, or are we watching vaccine failure in real time? Ask your questions to an MD via live Webinar on 1/9/2022. https://orthodoxreflections.com/covid-webinar/

I've just been banned by Facebook because of this article. They just proved my point.

Abbot Tryphon: "I have chosen not to take the vaccine. I do not think any vaccine will prevent anyone from getting Covid, and I have read with increased horror as the evidence has become increasingly clear within the scientific community that this vaccine is in reality causing the spread of this virus within the human community, while preventing natural immunity. The evidence is clear that those doctors and scientists who see the vaccines as unproven, and even dangerous long term, are being silenced by their colleagues within the scientific community. It seems clear to me that this world-wide pandemic comes from the Evil One. Nothing in my lifetime has caused such fear among the masses of people, world wide. This season that normally leads to gatherings of family and friends around the table in celebration of the Nativity of Our Salvation, has instead seen the closure of churches, and families banning their unvaccinated members from joining them in celebration."
https://orthodoxreflections.com/apostolic-boldness-from-abbot-tryphon-god-arranges-everything-for-our-salvation/

Dr. McCullough's appearance on Joe Rogan has been downloaded 40 million times. Dr. McCullough's testimony and data completely blow apart the narrative that getting jabbed with abortion-linked injections is excusable for the "common good".
https://orthodoxreflections.com/orthodox-leadership-selling-out-over-aborted-fetal-cells-was-all-for-nothing/

We are pleased to announce that Jim Jatras, lawyer and former foreign service officer, and Dr. Paisios Robles, noted pathologist, will be joining our COVID Webinar as panelists on 1/9/2022 at 7 p.m. Register today as seats are limited!

https://orthodoxreflections.com/covid-webinar/

Two distinguished MDs, lawyers and priests. It will be a great webinar on all aspects of COVID-19: moral, ethical, legal, and sociological. 01/09/2022 - register today!
https://orthodoxreflections.com/covid-webinar/

Orthodox Reflections was graced by an additional 326.1k visitors in 2021. Contributors published 171 articles. In this retrospective, we thank many who have been instrumental in this project, and we provide the top three things we learned.
https://orthodoxreflections.com/wrapping-up-2021-and-welcome-to-2022/

Three Lessons of 2021: 1. Do not let governments control the Church. Power-hungry leaders now know calling a crisis cancels freedom of religion. 2. The world around us is deeply, deeply corrupt. 3. Fear of death is destroying life. https://orthodoxreflections.com/wrapping-up-2021-and-welcome-to-2022/

The cruelty to the powerless, children and others, in our society is not an unfortunate by-product of otherwise rational policies. The cruelty is the point. Just as demons hate mankind and seek to torment us, so do those who are under their dark influence. Hurting others actually makes them feel good. The more innocent the other people, the better the feeling. The policies to “fight” COVID make absolutely no sense by design, because their very irrationality adds to the torment. Especially since these policies, if pursued to their logical conclusion, could end human life as we know it.

This is not a scientific debate. If it were, then it would be over. Just the facts quoted in this article alone would be enough to overturn the prevailing narrative. Those facts are not unimportant, of course, but they are not sufficient to free the minds of those overshadowed by dark forces. They do help, but only as part of a campaign of Spiritual Warfare that must be waged by the Church and her Faithful. This campaign needs prayer, fasting, preaching the Gospel, but also, above all, public martyrdom.

Which is the primary reason one of the most demonically possessed societies in the world, Australia, is attempting to crush Novak Djokovic. https://orthodoxreflections.com/is-the-war-on-covid-really-a-demonic-attack-on-children/

Sample COVID Omicron and Delta treatment protocols, post-jab detox sample protocol, spiritual and legal resources, links to the video replay for the webinar, and continuing QA. https://orthodoxreflections.com/webinar-resources/

We have created a time-stamp guide by topic for the Webinar. At 2 hours, it can be time commitment. This lets you get right to topics you are interested in and use as references. Topics are classified as Orthodoxy, Medical, Legal, Legal / Policy.
https://orthodoxreflections.com/webinar-resources/#time-stamp

Because of the CMS mandate (and local ones) surviving, we created a guide page to resources on our site assisting in applying for vaccine religious exemptions. Sample letters, sample HR question answers, etc.
https://orthodoxreflections.com/guide-to-religious-exemption-resources-for-covid-vaccines/