tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428166667613656621.post3753025300994773613..comments2022-04-11T04:32:52.081-07:00Comments on Mormon to Orthodox: Introducing Mormon-to-Orthodox Converts: Thomas.Seraphimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15847382426498944866noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428166667613656621.post-29727616532215649112019-07-07T11:34:59.769-07:002019-07-07T11:34:59.769-07:00Many years ago (in 1979 or 1980, I think) I met at...Many years ago (in 1979 or 1980, I think) I met at Simonos Petras, Mt. Athos, an American convert from LDS to Orthodoxy, viz. Thomas Shaw. He was then living in Thessalonica (a.k.a. Saloniki), Greece, was by then an Orthodox deacon studying at the Aristotelian university there, and was later ordained priest. We travelled on Mt. Athos together on I think two other occasions also, and corresponded for some years after that, but when he and his family returned to the USA (somewhere in California), our correspondence dwindled and I no longer know where he is. If the 'Thomas' of your introductory interview with Mormon-to-Orthodox converts is in fact Thomas Shaw, as seems probable, I should be very pleased if you could provide me with a postal or electronic address (or both) for him. My name is Richard Matthews (wendick@gmail.com), but my friends call me Dick. I am British, but live mainly in Switzerland (where I used to teach English, Latin and Greek), and secondarily in the Czech Republic (my wife's country), whence I write this note. We are ourselves committed Catholics, but our interest in Orthodoxy is now a lot broader and deeper than it was when I first met Tom Shaw. If you can provide me with the means of re-establishing contact with him, I shall be extremely grateful. Very sincerely, Richard (a.k.a. 'Dick') Matthews. I append my postal addresses below:<br />(until mid-Sept. 2019): K. Majera 132, CZ-252 31 Vsenory, Czech Republic<br />(thereafter & permanent): Casa Renata, CH-6954 Bigorio, SwitzerlandRichard Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096077383957664458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428166667613656621.post-25284554943755328762015-03-01T15:30:43.048-08:002015-03-01T15:30:43.048-08:00Thank you for your comment, Andrew. Thomas is, in ...Thank you for your comment, Andrew. Thomas is, in my opinion, a wonderful example of how converts to the Orthodox faith can maintain a loving and respectful attitude towards other faith traditions.Seraphimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15847382426498944866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428166667613656621.post-36465216035537731922015-03-01T13:00:15.619-08:002015-03-01T13:00:15.619-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156788113738241845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428166667613656621.post-82244455338961138842015-03-01T13:00:02.199-08:002015-03-01T13:00:02.199-08:00As a Greek Orthodox Christian who grew up in Salt ...As a Greek Orthodox Christian who grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, I really enjoy exploring the dynamic and dialogue that can exist between Orthodox Christian and Latter Day Saints. I was very impressed and humbled by Thomas's account...despite my upbringing in the faith, I am not as well-read or educated on it as I could be, and I find Thomas's extensive knowledge and his faith journey to be an inspiration to myself. Orthodox Christians, Mormons, and Christians of all stripes have everything to gain by talking to one another and learning about each other. Kudos, Thomas...Kudos!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156788113738241845noreply@blogger.com