December 9, 2015 + On Intelligent Men
from St. Anthony the Greatbooks of the wise men of old, but those who have an intelligent soul and can discriminate between good and evil. They avoid what is sinful and harms the soul; and with deep...
View ArticleSOYO Metropolitan Philip Youth Worker Scholarships Awarded to Six People
Our youth are our future: the Metropolitan Philip Youth Worker ScholarshipsWith the blessing of Metropolitan Joseph, the first six SOYO Metropolitan Philip Youth Worker Scholarships have been awarded...
View ArticleThe Spirituality of Moral Unity: Standing Together
by Fr. George MorelliSSJC-WR President's Message Winter 20151To borrow the opening lines of the famous 19th English novelist Charles Dickens in his A Tale of Two Cities (1859): "It was the best of...
View ArticleDecember Liturgical Texts Now Available
His Beatitude Patriarch John X blesses the loaves during Great Vespers at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Brooklyn, NY, in honor of its patronal feast on Dec. 5, 2014.One of the most...
View ArticleDiocese of Charleston Bible Study + December 2, 2015
I Timothy 5:22-6:11Luke 20:1-8I Timothy 5:22-6:11 (NKJV)Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure. No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for...
View ArticleDiocese of Toledo SOYO Newsletter, December 2015
Christ is in our Midst! He is and Ever Shall Be! The Midwest Teen SOYO Board would like to wish all a very happy holiday season! Due to some technical difficulties, we were not able to have a...
View ArticleMany Years to His Grace Bishop Nicholas!
Apolytikion of St. Nicholas, Tone 4The truth of things revealed thee to thy flock as a rule of faith, a model of meekness, and a teacher of temperance. Therefore thou hast won the heights by humility,...
View ArticleSt. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra + December 6
Troparion, Tone 4The truth of things revealed thee to thy flock as a rule of faith, a model of meekness, and a teacher of temperance. Therefore thou hast won the heights by humility, riches by poverty....
View ArticleThe Conception of the Theotokos + December 9
Anna besought the Lord in fervent prayer for a child. The voice of the angel proclaimed to her: God has granted you the desire of your prayer. Do not weep, for you shall be a fruitful vine, bearing the...
View ArticleAttendance Certificates
We need to recognize those children/families who make the effort to get their children consistently to Church School. I have created an attendance certificate that reads, "For Exemplary Attendance"...
View ArticleGOA Zines
Did you know?? The Greek Orthodox Department of Religious Education has a line of resources for teaching junior high and high school students. Called "zines" (from magazine), each one explores one...
View ArticleMeet Dianne O'Regan, President of the Antiochian Women's National Board
Boston, MA: Dianne (white shirt) leads her first meeting as President of Antiochian Women in July, 2015Dianne O'Regan has been a member of St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in Louisville,...
View ArticleReport from the 2015 Orthodox Institute for Continuing Education
The 2015 Orthodox Institute for Continuing Education in the Faith hosted its 14th Annual Conference November 5-8 at Antiochian Village. This year's theme, "Adult Education: Building on the Foundation...
View ArticleLearning About a Saint: St. Seraphim of Sarov
(Commemorated on January 2)On January 2, we commemorate the life of St. Seraphim of Sarov. This beloved saint's humility and kindness to both people and animals provide an excellent example for all of...
View ArticleDiocese of Charleston Bible Study + December 9, 2015
Galatians 4:22-31Luke 8:16-21Galatians 4:22-31 (NKJV)For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to...
View ArticleMetropolitan Joseph Celebrates the Patronal Feast Day of St. Nicholas...
He had only arrived in Los Angeles late the night before, but he was full of energy. His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph celebrated the feast day of St. Nicholas with his "family" at what has been his...
View ArticleSpiritual Nuggets + December 13, 2015
11th Sunday of LukeMasters, Fathers, Mothers, Brothers, and Sisters, Bless!Glory to Jesus Christ!This Sunday, the 2nd before Nativity, commemorating the Ancestors of Christ, we read the parable of the...
View ArticleAntiochian Village Music Project Features Archival CD Recordings
HEAR HIS VOICE AGAIN!Available for the First Time ever!Father John Namie of Blessed MemoryThe Divine Liturgy Audio CDAntiochian Village 1981Order Todaywww.wenorthodox.com/shop$20.00 ea.Free...
View ArticleYouth Update: CrossRoad 2016 Applications Available Now
The Very Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, chairman of the Department of Youth and Parish Ministry for the Archdiocese, alerts all high school juniors & seniors who may be interested in applying to a...
View ArticleA Call to Reject all Hateful Speech and Actions Against our Muslim Friends...
The Hospitality of Abraham icon depicts unity, and the welcoming of strangersFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, December 11, 2015The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North AmericaEnglewood, New...
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