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Metropolitan Joseph Visits Archbishop Demetrios at Greek Archdiocese
Rekindling their friendship, His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph paid a visit to His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, at his Manhattan headquarters. The...
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2018 Greeting for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
February 2, 2018The Meeting of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus ChristRejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace, for from thee arose the Sun of justice, Christ our God, lighting those who are in...
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Feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs + January 30
Let all who love their words come together and honor with hymns the three luminaries of the light-creating Trinity: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and renowned John of golden speech, who have...
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Syrian Relief Dinner and Prayer Service to be Held on March 4
Sunday, March 4, 2018, a prayer service and dinner for Syria will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, with proceeds benefitting the IOCC's Syrian Crisis Response Fund. His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH,...
View ArticleOrthodox Christian Churches in 21st Century America: A Parish Life Study
The report "Orthodox Christian Churches in 21st Century America: a Parish Life Study" has been released by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA. The report provides a comprehensive...
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Bishop Nicholas Visits St. Ignatius
Father Philip Begley, Senior Pastor at St. Ignatius in Franklin, TN reports: On the weekend of December 15–17, 2017, His Grace Bishop NICHOLAS made his first-ever visit to the parish...
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On Demonstrating Love to Our Children
As we approach Valentine’s Day and see reminders of love everywhere around us, the opportunity arises for us to evaluate how well we are loving others. It is one thing to say that we love someone, but...
View ArticleFebruary 2018 Newsletter
Dear friend of St. Athanasius Academy:Who is this Son of Mary in the Waters of the Jordan?In January, we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the River Jordan. Last month, we began to...
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A Word on Forgiveness
By Bishop THOMAS (Joseph) and Peter SchweitzerIn her enduring wisdom and love for mankind, the Church provides us with a period of preparation before we enter Great Lent. We have passed through the...
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Bishop NICHOLAS Leads Pilgrimage to Mt. Athos
View the photo albumYazen Ziad Fakhouri, a second-year seminarian at St. Tikhon's Seminary in South Canaan, PA, joined five other seminarians on a pilgrimage to Mt. Athos led by His Grace Bishop...
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Tending The Garden – Family Meditations for Great Lent
A brand new resource is coming out just in time for Great Lent! Author and podcaster Elissa D. Bjeletich and Orthodox Christian Parenting's Kristina Wenger have teamed up to create this blog and...
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Metropolitan JOSEPH Presides Over St. George's 90th Anniversary Celebration
Metropolitan Joseph with St. George ordinands and their familiesView the photo albumThe faithful of Houston, Texas were blessed to receive His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH during the week of January...
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2018 Clergy Retreat and Spring Gathering is April 20-22
Bishop ANTHONY is pleased to announce this year's Clergy Retreat and Spring Gathering, hosted by St. George Church in Troy, Michigan, April 20–22, 2018. All clergy are expected to attend Thursday...
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Western Rite Vicariate Launches Website
The Western Rite Vicariate has gathered many materials to help Orthodox and non-Orthodox alike learn more about the Western Rite in the Orthodox Church. Our Archdiocese has a rich heritage of reaching...
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March is Antiochian Women Month
The month of March is designated as Antiochian Women Month by His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH as a time when the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Women of North America encourage their sisters in Christ...
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Orthodoxy in the Contemporary World
By Bishop THOMAS (Joseph) and Peter SchweitzerIn the contemporary worldview, nothing is so prized as progress and change. They are so highly regarded that calls for change and progress are even heard...
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On the Liturgical Year for Teachers: Great Lent
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...
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Love and Forgiveness
By Fr. George ShalhoubPastor, The Basilica of St. Mary, Livonia, MIThis Sunday marks what we call in our Holy Orthodox Church Cheese Fare Sunday or Forgiveness Sunday, before we enter into our Great...
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Great Lent
Great Lent: The Journey to the Empty TombAs the sharp edge of winter cuts across February with its long shadows and long cold nights, Orthodox Christians know that this time of year is the herald of...
View ArticleStatement Regarding Reception of Converts to the Orthodox Christian Faith
Englewood, NJ • February 20, 2018In response to numerous unnamed sources spreading confusion over the internet, His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH reaffirms the long-standing policy of the Antiochian...
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