Ad Orientem

is the blog of an Orthodox Christian and is published under the spiritual patronage of St. John of San Francisco. Topics likely to be discussed include matters relating to Orthodoxy as well as other religious confessions, politics, economics, social issues, current events or anything else which interests me. © 2006-2025

Thursday, January 01, 2026

2026

Being honest, 2025 is not a year I will look back on with much fondness. Wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous new year.

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2026

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