tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134782302655515338.post7165077614772700643..comments2023-12-25T05:12:46.199+01:00Comments on ORA ET LABORA: Archbishop Averky on the Incredulity of ThomasFelix Culpahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18062279686869827534noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134782302655515338.post-43639289580744338262009-04-25T21:51:00.000+02:002009-04-25T21:51:00.000+02:00Moreover, Vladyka Averky takes Thomas' disbelief q...Moreover, Vladyka Averky takes Thomas' disbelief quite seriously, whereas Vladyka Anthony seems to suggest that the Apostle only needed confirmation. <br /><br />I've noticed that much Orthodox commentary on this reading (and feast) seems equally divided: some taking a somewhat more negative reading, looking at Thomas as, so to speak, the incarnation of doubt; while others take a more positive approach, insisting that we are not celebrating his doubt, but rather his belief. <br /><br />For some today is about Thomas' belief (such as Vl Anthony); for others it's about his disbelief (such as Vl Averky).Felix Culpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18062279686869827534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134782302655515338.post-55933743082329618982009-04-25T21:44:00.000+02:002009-04-25T21:44:00.000+02:00It is interesting that Vl. Averky and Vl. Anthony ...It is interesting that Vl. Averky and Vl. Anthony each interpret John 11:16 differently. For +Averky, "let us go and die with him" is a sarcastic comment showing Thomas' stubborn nature and pessimism, while the Metropolitan sees this as a sign of Thomas' conviction and steadfastness.Peternoreply@blogger.com