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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 August 3, 2019 at 5:21 PM Hugs my friend. Christmas flowers of every color... A lovely write... Ann

Judy Ball June 18, 2019 at 7:48 AM Wonderful, lovely, heartfelt words. That is what God judges, the heart. Love this. Well said. God Bless, JB Jennifer Proxenos June 18, 2019 at 8:39 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 June 7, 2019 at 6:19 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 June 8, 2019 at 10:13 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 June 7, 2019 at 4:19 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 June 8, 2019 at 10:11 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 June 6, 2019 at 10:29 PM Beautifully expressed and written, Jennifer. Lovely :) Jennifer Proxenos June 7, 2019 at 7:00 AM Thank-you Charlie, a multi spiritual experience which I was very privileged to be exposed to. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer

Gordon Mcconnell June 6, 2019 at 3:33 PM Nicely penned Jenny, interestingly telling of your life of religion, do you still go to church in SA? Blessings, Gordon Jennifer Proxenos June 7, 2019 at 7:05 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 June 6, 2019 at 3:13 PM this is really beautiful & heartwarming, my friend Jennifer Proxenos June 7, 2019 at 6:56 AM Thank-you Jack , a heartwarming comment - Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Juli- Michelle June 6, 2019 at 2:14 PM Love the imagery and the tangible effect your poem has on this culture. Thanks for sharing today! Love, Juli-Michelle Jennifer Proxenos June 6, 2019 at 3:09 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 June 6, 2019 at 1:13 PM - Icons ... beautiful artwork, Jenny - Lovely memories and reminder of the eternal presence of Light In The World :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jennifer Proxenos June 6, 2019 at 1:45 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 June 6, 2019 at 10:19 AM This was lovely. Ty. I loved that it was from a child eyes or at least innocent eyes. Wonderful. Jennifer Proxenos June 6, 2019 at 11:09 AM Hi Ann, How do you do, pleased to meet you. Thank you for an awesome comment. Best wishes, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham June 6, 2019 at 1:36 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 June 6, 2019 at 11:04 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 June 5, 2019 at 10:54 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 June 6, 2019 at 10:55 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.

William Kelii Kekaula June 5, 2019 at 4:25 PM Enchante mademoiselle Jennifer--love souvlakia, Aloha William Jennifer Proxenos June 6, 2019 at 9:05 AM Je ne suis pas une medamoiselle mon amie, mais merci pour le compliment - however I too love souvlakia! Hugs, Jennifer.

Kim Rodrigues June 5, 2019 at 3:36 PM Nice write with a rich heritage. Hugs...Kim Jennifer Proxenos June 6, 2019 at 8:51 AM Thank-you Kim what a lovely thing to say - hugs and blessings, Jennifer.