Clik here to view.
Diocesan Deacons' Retreat Held at St. George Cathedral in Charleston
From Friday, October 20, to Sunday, October 22, 2017, the annual retreat of the deacons of the Diocese of Charleston, Oakland, and the Mid Atlantic took place. This year we were hosted by the...
View ArticleWatch Boston Byzantine Choir on Live Stream: January 6
On January 6, 2018, the Boston Byzantine Choir under the direction of Charles R. Marge will present "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The concert will be held at St. Mary's Orthodox Church in Cambridge,...
View ArticleJanuary 2018 Newsletter
Dear friend of St. Athanasius Academy:Jesus our Christ - The Anointed One And Son of Mary – Comes to the River JordanClothed in the Christmas Spirit and Light of His Nativity, we continue to celebrate...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2018 Theophany Greeting from His Grace Bishop THOMAS
January 6, 2018Theophany of our LordBeloved in Christ,When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan, worship of the Trinity was made manifest; for the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, calling...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Theophany of Our Lord + January 6
O Jordan River, why wast thou astonished at beholding the Invisible naked? And he answereth, saying, I beheld Him and trembled; for how shall I not tremble and fear, when the angels trembled at sight...
View ArticleClik here to view.
On the Liturgical Year for Teachers: Christmas and Epiphany
This series of blog posts will offer basic information and resources regarding the liturgical year. It is our hope that Sunday Church School teachers will find this series helpful as they live the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
On Orthodox Christian Principles of Child Rearing: Principle 6: Teach the Joy...
Note: This series of blog posts will focus on principles important to Orthodox Christians who are raising children. The series will feature a closer look at Dr. Philip Mamalakis’ book, Parenting Toward...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Time for House Blessings
Theophany has already passed for those of us following the new calendar. The waters have been blessed. Our souls have been cleansed and refreshed by the drinking/sprinkling thereof. So now it’s time to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Interview with Laila Ferris: Integrated Learning in the Digital Age
Laila Ferris has devoted 25 years and counting to serving as church school director at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, El Paso, Texas. Presently, there are 37 students enrolled and classes are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Register Now! 2018 Winter Sacred Music Institute Is February 1-4 in Houston
The Department of Sacred Music is thrilled to announce the 2018 Winter Sacred Music Institute, being held from February 1-4, 2018, and hosted once again by the ever generous and gracious St....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Blessed Namesday to Bishop Anthony!
January 17th is the celebration of St. Anthony the Great and the namesday of His Grace Bishop Anthony of the Diocese of Toledo. May God grant him many years!Apolytikion of St. Anthony the Great, Tone 4...
View Article2018 Eastern Dioceses Scholarships
The Diocese of New York & Washington, D.C. andThe Diocese of Charleston, Oakland, and the Mid-Atlantic Eastern Dioceses of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Metropolitan JOSEPH Leads Theophany and Anniversary Celebrations for St. John...
View the photo albumIn a spirit of joy and commemoration, His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH celebrated the Feast of Theophany and the 25th Anniversary of St. John Chrysostom Antiochian Orthodox Church...
View Article2018 SOYO Metropolitan Philip Youth Worker Scholarship is Available
With the blessing of Metropolitan Joseph, NAC SOYO announces that the application for the 2018 SOYO Metropolitan Philip Youth Worker Scholarship is now available.Download 2018 Application Form (PDF)Due...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2018 Youth Worker Workshop is February 1-3 in Atlanta, GA
The Very Rev. Dr. Joseph Purpura, chairman of the Department of Youth and Parish Ministries, encourages all youth workers to attend the upcoming Youth Worker Workshop. This year's Workshop is being...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Diocese of New York and Washington, D.C. Holds Clergy Synaxis
The annual diocesan clergy meeting for the Diocese of New York and Washington, D.C. was held at the headquarters of the Antiochian Archdiocese in Englewood, New Jersey on January 16, 2018. His Eminence...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Feast Day of Theophany
On the day of Theophany we learned that God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We also learned that when Jesus stepped into the Jordan River, the water was made clean. On the feast day, January 6, we...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2018 DOWAMA Clergy Brotherhood Retreat
2018 DOWAMA Clergy Brotherhood RetreatFebruary 13–16, 2018Spiritual Life Center + Wichita, KSFeaturing guest speaker Bishop Irenei of Sacramento (ROCOR)DOWAMA'S 46th Annual Clergy Brotherhood Retreat...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Memory Eternal! Subdeacon Joseph Louis Vacca
June 10, 1948 - Jan 21, 2018Memory Eternal! Subdeacon Joseph Louis Vacca was born in Arlington, VA, on June 10, 1948, the only child of Gene A. and Nan Vacca. He graduated from Catholic University in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Several Divine Liturgy Resources for Young Children
We have previously shared the lovely board book What Do You See at Liturgy? by Kristina Kallas-Tartara. As we mentioned in that blog post, the book consists of a gentle rhyme paired with pictures of...
View Article