iEcclesia Season II

Episode 38:

Giagiologies ...Theology or Mythology? Part 2

 

 

iEcclesia  ...From Canada to the World

 

 

 

Program Information

 

      

 

Broadcast date: Friday February 6th, 2009


Our thirty-eighth broadcast features host Eleni Kanavas and guest Rev. Fr. Theologos Drakos.

 

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Episode Summary

    

iEcclesia continues with the second of a three part program on a much anticipated topic. When we talk about it, the topic knows no boundaries. Irrespective of culture, generation or faith, this phenomenon has become a part of daily life for many people across the globe. Sometimes, mentioning it is cause for a quick laugh; at other times, though, people speak of it as a form of protection, a fear tactic, or as discussion for things of the unknown. From worship to marriage, and birth to death: previous generations used them, and today’s is no different. Everyone asks if they have a place in society today, if they are true, or if they are simply a way for people to play on their fellow man’s fears and ignorance.

The discussion begins with giagiologies associated with marriage and newlyweds. Topics include:  can two siblings get married in the same year and is it bad luck? During the marriage ceremony, if the crowns fall off the couple or if they’re not crossed 3 times, is it a sign of a future divorce? How early can newlyweds go to Church after marriage and is it a sin for them to commune, especially after they’ve had ‘relations’? Is it a sin for newlyweds to go to a memorial and/or funeral? The stepping on the partner's foot at the marriage service – What’s the deal?  Can the groom look at the bride as she walks down the aisle? the program continues with giagiologies associated with birth and Baptism. Topics here include:  is the mother “unclean” when she gives birth, and for the next 40 days and is she allowed to leave the home? Why couldn't the mother attend her child’s baptism? What about the 40-day blessing and should it be done on the 40th day? Can pregnant or new mothers be Godparents? If you’ve baptized someone’s child, can they baptize yours? After baptism, you shouldn’t bathe the child for three, or even 7 days. Does this have any biblical basis, or is straight from giagia’s house?

Watch for the conclusion of this intriguing journey of Giagiologies on a future broadcast.

 

Guest Information

 

 

Rev. Fr. Theologos Drakos

 

- Parish Priest, Koimisis Greek Orthodox Church (Hamilton, Ontario)

- Graduate, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (Brookline, Massachusetts, USA)

- Director, Camp Metamorphosis

- Former Spiritual Youth Director (Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada))

- Married to Presvytera Andrianna, with two children; Anastasia and Apostolos

 

 

 

 

 

Eleni Kanavas, Host

 

- Parishioner, St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church (Toronto, Ontario)

- Graduate, University of Toronto (Journalism and Anthropology)

- Former member, Metropolis Youth Board