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In the Name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit

IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON AND HOLY SPIRIT Born and baptised in the Greek orthodox faith, Often went to church with my dad at the Anglican Church, kissed the Pope’s ring when he visited The Convent, all the way from the Vatican, Held a key in my heart and soul for all three of These religions, that is how it was meant to be, Decorative Rosaries, Christmas Carols that I love, Hand painted Greek Icons , all destined to be, an Integral, all-encompassing and faithful entire me!

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Ann Foster

Date: 8/3/2019 5:21:00 PM

Hugs my friend. Christmas flowers of every color... A lovely write... Ann

Judy Ball

Date: 6/18/2019 7:48:00 AM

Wonderful, lovely, heartfelt words. That is what God judges, the heart. Love this. Well said. God Bless, JB

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/18/2019 8:39:00 AM

Thank-you Judy, I believe in the Trinity, and my past reflects my experience in all three christian religions - I feel truly privileged. Than-you for a great comment. Hugs, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/7/2019 6:19:00 PM

Dear 'entire me:' I would say that this is deeply felt 'biography.' (Do we have such a category? --I think we do. It's called 'bio.'). This one's a beauty, Jen, straight from the heart. :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/8/2019 10:13:00 AM

Thank-you Gershon, I haven't written a bio ever on soup, perhaps I should consider doing one - a great comment as always Gershon, Warm wishes and hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus

Date: 6/7/2019 4:19:00 PM

Hi Jenny...you are living proof that religions based on faith and love can combine to unite and and bring people of different denominations together. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/8/2019 10:11:00 AM

Hi Paul, Yes we can and we should and it must come - we are all children of God, no one less or more! Thank-you Paul, Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.

Charles Messina

Date: 6/6/2019 10:29:00 PM

Beautifully expressed and written, Jennifer. Lovely :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/7/2019 7:00:00 AM

Thank-you Charlie, a multi spiritual experience which I was very privileged to be exposed to. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/6/2019 3:33:00 PM

Nicely penned Jenny, interestingly telling of your life of religion, do you still go to church in SA? Blessings, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/7/2019 7:05:00 AM

We alternate between the Greek Orthodox, which is mine and my husband faith and are baptized into it, but Elias has come to love the Anglican church as much as I do, so depending on how we feel, choose either one or other - Easter is always Greek and Christmas always English. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer

Jack Horne

Date: 6/6/2019 3:13:00 PM

this is really beautiful & heartwarming, my friend

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/7/2019 6:56:00 AM

Thank-you Jack , a heartwarming comment - Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Juli- Michelle

Date: 6/6/2019 2:14:00 PM

Love the imagery and the tangible effect your poem has on this culture. Thanks for sharing today! Love, Juli-Michelle

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/6/2019 3:09:00 PM

Thank-you Juli for a very lovely comment, and very nice to meet you - great that you enjoyed my poem. Hugs, jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/6/2019 1:13:00 PM

- Icons ... beautiful artwork, Jenny - Lovely memories and reminder of the eternal presence of Light In The World :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/6/2019 1:45:00 PM

Icons are beautiful Sunshine Smile - I have some very old ones from my Grandmother - Thank you soul sister - you shine as a bright light on soup! Hugs, Jennifer.

Ann Foster

Date: 6/6/2019 10:19:00 AM

This was lovely. Ty. I loved that it was from a child eyes or at least innocent eyes. Wonderful.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/6/2019 11:09:00 AM

Hi Ann, How do you do, pleased to meet you. Thank you for an awesome comment. Best wishes, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/6/2019 1:36:00 AM

Reminded me of the blessed trinity God the father, son and holy spirit. Doesn't matter which church you're from though as they all lead to one God. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/6/2019 11:04:00 AM

Absolutely Tom, and I feel privileged to have been able to holistically enjoy my faith from three different perspectives - thanks for a lovely comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/5/2019 10:54:00 PM

Hello Jennifer … if there were more people who took your path with faith then perhaps the world would have less conflict and misery. Thank you Jennifer for your fine presentation - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/6/2019 10:55:00 AM

Hi Lindsay, thank you for a truly heartfelt comment - It took a lot of questioning, and even an honours degree later in Biblical Studies, which i completed on my 50th birthday, I still have unresolved issues, but unquestionably faithful to the Holy Trinity. I'm so happy you enjoyed it Lindsay. Hugs, Jennifer.

Hilo Poet

Date: 6/5/2019 4:25:00 PM

Enchante mademoiselle Jennifer--love souvlakia, Aloha William

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/6/2019 9:05:00 AM

Je ne suis pas une medamoiselle mon amie, mais merci pour le compliment - however I too love souvlakia! Hugs, Jennifer.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/5/2019 3:36:00 PM

Nice write with a rich heritage. Hugs...Kim

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/6/2019 8:51:00 AM

Thank-you Kim what a lovely thing to say - hugs and blessings, Jennifer.