IOCC Ministers in the Middle East: Gaza and Syria
The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) continues to alleviate the suffering caused by the ongoing strife in the Middle East, both in the new conflict that has arisen in Gaza, and in...
View ArticleRemembering Archbishop Victor Abo-Assaly
Archbishop Victor Abo-Assaly led the Antiochian Archdiocese from 1924 until his death from cancer in 1934. He is remembered as a saintly leader, one who ministered with prayer and great kindness. In a...
View ArticleUnderstanding Orthodoxy for Mental Health Practitioners + Part 2
[This is a follow up course to Orthodox Christian Spirituality and Cognitive Psychotherapy: An Online Course, that appeared in four parts over the years 2012-2013. This second course is specifically...
View ArticleUnity in Antioch
This past June 25 to 28, 2014, the North American Archdiocese participated in a conference at the Balamand University entitled: UNITY IN ANTIOCH. On Sunday June 29 the conference culminated with a...
View ArticleJuly 30, 2014 + Leaving Our Bellies Wanting
by St. John CassianA clear rule for self-control handed down by the Fathers is this: stop eating while still hungry and do not continue until you are satisfied.When the Apostle said, 'Make no provision...
View ArticleSt. Timon Sunday 2014
The Feast of St. Timon, when our parishes and missions pray for and highlight the history, ministries and needs of DOWAMA's Sister Diocese of Bosra-Hauran shepherded by Metropolitan Saba, is Sunday,...
View ArticleInstitute for Orthodox Christian Thought and Culture at Eastern University
Dr. Gary Jenkins, a member of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, PA, has been teaching history at Eastern University in the greater Philadelphia area, for 20 years.Lately, he's been feeling...
View ArticleMetropolitan Joseph Speaks at the 2014 Clergy Symposium
At the closing banquet of the 2014 Clergy Symposium, His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph, Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of All North America, gave a speech including his initial vision for the...
View ArticleSt. George Cathedral Raises $100,000 for Charity
"Feed My Sheep"Cathedral Dean Fr. Fouad Saba reports that in this last year, St. George Cathedral in Coral Gables, FL heard loud and clear this call of the Lord. In less than 10 months, the Diocese of...
View ArticleCD Features Chants for the Feast of the Dormition
An audio CD of the hymns of Great Vespers, the Lamentations, and the Orthros hymns for the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos has been made available in anticipation of the August 15,...
View ArticleRegister Now: St. Thekla & St. Raphael Pilgrimage, Sept. 26-28
Download the Pilgrimage brochure and registration formRegistration is open for the Annual St. Thekla & St. Raphael Pilgrimage, with His Grace Bishop Thomas of the Diocese of Charleston, Oakland,...
View ArticleSt. Mary of Palos Heights, IL Wins 2014 Bible Bowl
Representing the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest this year at the annual NAC Bible Bowl was St. Mary Church of Palos Heights, Illinois, located in Chicago's South Side. Team St. Mary, composed of...
View ArticleBishop Antoun Visits Campers at the Village
Friendships and memories for a lifetime: His Grace Bishop Antoun visited with Antiochian Village's Session Three campers and counselors on July 21, 2014, following the close of the 18th Biennial Clergy...
View ArticleBiography of Martha Condra
Martha Condra has enjoyed a variety of jobs in the culinary industry for over 20 years. At home in the kitchen, the studio, and on location, Martha’s food styling and recipe development have been...
View ArticleBiography of Mother Christophora
Raised in an Orthodox Christian family, Mother Christophora is a graduate of Penn State University and worked as an addictions counselor and program administrator before entering Monastic life at age...
View ArticleBiography of Fr. Michael Gillis
V. Rev. Michael Gillis is pastor of Holy Nativity Antiochian Orthodox Church in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. He is the author of the "Holy Nativity" blog site and the "Praying in the Rain"...
View ArticleBishop Thomas Encourages Educational Opportunities
Tuesday, July 22, 2014Beloved in Christ,God bless you!I would like to make you aware, if you are not already, of several opportunities for us and our young people to become more educated in the...
View ArticleChaplain's Corner + Excuses
by Fr. George MorelliThe world is awash with people in all walks of life making excuses. No one in any level of society, government, military, the corporate world, educational, health and religious...
View ArticleAugust 6, 2014 + The Banquet-Table of Christ
by Leontius the Presbyter of ConstantonopleChrist, our generous host, has set before us again today a banquet-table worthy of veneration: a table not simply to be honored by custom, but recognized as...
View ArticleIn Time for the Dormition Fast: Taste & See II Cookbook
The Dormition Fast is almost upon us. Now is the perfect time for a new Orthodox fasting and feasting cookbook! Plus, for this month, it's ON SALE! Save $2 on every cookbook ordered by Thursday, July...
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