July 2015 Newsletter
Dear friend of St. Athanasius Academy:From this month's offering:Gospel of John: The Healing Waters of PentecostThe Jews Persecute The Man Made Whole ( John 5:10-15)10 Therefore the Jews said to the...
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Smart Parenting XXV: "Yes, Virginia, Second and Third Hand Smoking is Child...
by Fr. George MorelliA recent Google Alert on Psychology referenced an article addressing the effects of exposure to tobacco smoke titled - I pray facetiously as a question - "Is Secondhand Smoke Child...
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New Report Looks at Orthodox Christian Fellowship's Collegiate Ministry
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America released a new study report today. The report focuses on Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF), the official collegiate campus...
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Race and Ethnicity Issues Explored on Ancient Faith Today
(Chesterton, IN) During the most recent podcast in the program "Ancient Faith Today," host Kevin Allen explored Orthodox Christian teachings on racism, ethnic separatism, and racial profiling. Kevin's...
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Reflections on the Becoming Truly Human Program
"Becoming Truly Human" is an eight week outreach course offered by the Antiochian Archdiocese that uses the vehicle of small group discussions and hosted meals to share the love of Christ. The...
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St. Vladimir’s Seminary to Confer Honorary Degree on Patriarch John X
(L to R) Fr. John Behr, His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph, Patriarch John, Fr. Chad Hatfield (photo: Dn. G. Hatrak)[SVOTS Communications / Yonkers, NY] The Most Blessed John X (Yazigi), Greek Orthodox...
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July 15, 2015 + On Grace: Part 1
A Homily by St. Luke, Archbishop of CrimeaIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.The Great Apostle Paul says of himself: For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet...
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July 22, 2015 + On Grace: Part 2
A Homily by St. Luke, Archbishop of CrimeaIs it sufficient for us to receive grace once from God, which sanctifies us in the great Sacrament of Baptism? No, it is not sufficient, not at all, we need...
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Syrian Refugees Surge into Serbia Seeking Asylum
Syrian refugees gather outside of the police station in Presevo, Serbia, where they are waiting to be registered for assistance. IOCC is providing meals to the weary travelers as well as to local...
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New AFR Podcast Highlights Antiochian Village Summer Camp
Ancient Faith Radio is pleased to announce the launch of a new podcast, featuring updates from staff, clergy, and campers of Antiochian Village Summer Camp. It Takes A Village features homilies,...
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St. Vladimir’s Seminary Appoints Antiochian Priest Adrian Budica to Faculty
The Reverend Adrian Budica has been appointed to the faculty of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, as Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and Director of Field Education. The...
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Patriarch John X to Speak about Christians in Middle East
His Beatitude Patriarch John XThe Most Blessed John X (Yazigi), Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, will be visiting St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary on Monday, July 27,...
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Services with Patriarch John X to be Broadcast Live
On July 18-19, 2015, St. George Cathedral in Worcester, MA will welcome His Beatitude John X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East. Together with His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph, His Beatitude will...
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Hellenic College Holy Cross to Welcome Patriarch of Antioch and Teen SOYO...
His Beatitude Patriarch John Xfrom www.hchc.edu:Brookline MA - His Beatitude John X, the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, will visit the campus of Hellenic College Holy Cross on July 20, 2015 as...
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July 16, 2015The head of one of the oldest Christian churches on earth will arrive in the United States today to preside over the 52nd biennial Convention of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian...
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Patriarch John X Arrives in North America
The Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, His Beatitude Patriarch John X, arrived in North America from Damascus, Syria on Thursday, July 16th, 2015. His Beatitude was greeted at the airport by His...
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Patriarch John X Celebrates Divine Services at St. George Cathedral in...
On Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, 2015, His Beatitude Patriarch John X celebrated Great Vespers, Orthros and Divine Liturgy at St. George Cathedral in Worcester, Massachusetts. His Beatitude was...
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The 18th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America Opens in...
Photo: Oca.orgHierarchs, clergy and faithful from across the US, Canada and Mexico journeyed to Atlanta, GA over the weekend of July 18-19, 2015 for the 18th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church...
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Giving Thanks to God
Patriarch John X celebrated divine services at St. George Cathedral in Worcester, MA, on July 19-20, 2015.A homily of His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch, in the church of the Dormition of the...
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Patriarch John X Visits Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
On Monday morning, July 20, 2015, His Beatitude Patriarch John X visited Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA. His visit to the beautiful campus included an extensive tour of...
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