In principio creavit Deus cælum et terram

Previously I remarked that translating it otherwise (ie, "made" instead of the usual "created") probably wouldn't throw anybody off, but, I have reconsidered and would agree in light of the original Latin. Consider this a public retraction of a previous comment.

And the Antiochians agree with the Russian ranking of bishops and not the Greek.

Carry on.

looks like i'm already reaping the rewards

After this morning's liturgy for the Archangel Michael and his posse, I come to work to find out that I'm getting a new better job in the new year. I'm already enjoying the benisons of my study, it seems. Well, I can't count my chickens before they're hatched, we haven't yet discussed remuneration. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. Of course, I'd say the same if I got canned today, though I might say I deserved it, too.

i shall not die but live

As I said before the test, and it was true. By the grace of God, I have managed to survive my exam and probably have a decent shot of passing. Further, God has not yet seen fit to destroy me for my wickedness. "By the grace of God I am a Christian, by my deeds a great sinner..." So starts the book, anyway, and I think about it from time to time. Someday, I may be delivered from this body of death.

NO SHAVE NOVEMBER

I shaved off my beard because I am too wicked to deserve a beard, but this post serves as a reminder about NO SHAVE NOVEMBER, which I will participate in.

too wicked for my beard

The beard has returned (to rave reviews), but I really think it should be shaved (in shame, of course), because I am too wicked to deserve a beard (or a Blog). A compromise: I shall shave and then let it grow out again and VOW TO ALWAYS LIVE WORTHY OF THE BEARD. I hope, Dear Reader, we can live like this.

In case you're wondering...

...I'm too wicked to have a blog.