New Activity Book from OCA
Don't miss the brand new activity book from the OCA Department of Christian Education, "Saints and the Animals That Served Them." This is the fourth in an on-line series of DCE Activity Books. Others...
View ArticleMemory Eternal! + Kh. Jedonne Rhudy
February 23, 2016, Memory Eternal! + Kh. Jedonne RhudyWord has been received of the falling asleep in Christ this past weekend of Khouria Jedonne Rhudy, wife of F.r Stephen Rhudy, formerly of St John...
View ArticleMetropolitan Joseph Presides at Cathedral Liturgy and Institute Gathering
Above all else, prayer leads Orthodox Christians to repentance, forgiveness, piety and every virtue inspired by Great Lent. His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph preached this lesson at St. Nicholas...
View ArticleAntiochian Women of the East, Annual Lenten Retreat: April 15-17, 2016
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View ArticleA Weekend of Memories: The Elevation of Father Fouad Saba
His Grace Bishop Antoun with the newly-elevated Father SabaAlthough the actual elevation of a Priest to the dignity of Archpriest may take only a few minutes, the preparations for this sacred event...
View ArticleDiocese of Charleston Bible Study + February 24, 2016
II Peter 3:1-18Mark 13:24-31II Peter 3:1-18 (NKJV)Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), that you may be mindful of the words...
View ArticleMemory Eternal! + Osama Khoury
Osama Khoury, 47, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Osama was born on March 30, 1968 in Palestine to the V. Rev. Fr. Michael and...
View ArticleMarch 2, 2016 + From St. John of Kronstadt
from St. John of Kronstadt"The Lord turned and looked upon Peter . . . and Peter went out, and wept bitterly" (Luke xxii. 61, 62). And even now, when the Lord looks upon us we weep bitterly over our...
View ArticleSpiritual Nuggets + February 28, 2016
Prodigal Son SundayMasters, Fathers, Mothers, Brothers, and Sisters, bless.This coming Sunday we are reading and celebrating our Lord's parable of the Prodigal Son. St. Nicholai of South Canaan...
View ArticleAntiochian Professor Moderates "Engaging Orthodoxy" Inaugural Event
On Saturday, March 5, 2016, Dr. Bradley Nassif—Antiochian author, speaker, professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, and member of Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Christian Church in Warrenville,...
View ArticleWinter 2016 Issue of DIAKONIA Available Online
The Winter 2016 issue of DIAKONIA is now available online. This issue highlights the Diocese of New York, the Archdiocesan District and the Diocese of Charleston! The issue contains:The Sanctification...
View ArticleFrom the Archdiocese Publications Center & AV Bookstore: Lenten Sale for our...
The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Publications Center & AV Bookstore is holding a sale on Lenten materials for our youth. Among the items on sale are:My Lenten JourneyAn interactive...
View ArticleMarch 2016 Newsletter
Dear friend of St. Athanasius Academy:Please remember our prisoner-students. Let them know we care. They struggle with us, but we need your special donation to complete the task. (Mat. 25:34-40)The...
View ArticleSt. Emmelia Homeschooling Conference at Antiochian Village + April 7-10, 2016
Does your family homeschool? Are you considering homeschooling? If so, plan now to attend the St. Emmelia Orthodox Homeschooling Conference, scheduled for April 7-10, 2016 at the Antiochian Village...
View ArticleA Lenten Opportunity: Second Annual NAC Teen SOYO Day of Service is March 19,...
(View a video about the 2015 Day of Service)On Saturday, March 19, 2016, the second Annual NAC Teen SOYO Day of Service will be hosted by SOYO chapters across the United States and Canada.In reverence...
View ArticleJust Released: God is Wonderful in His Saints, a Unique Collection of...
Father Michael Shanbour, pastor of Three Hierarchs Orthodox Christian Mission in Wenatchee, WA, reports that their "small mission church in Wenatchee, WA is honored to offer a beautiful, new...
View ArticleDiocese of Charleston Bible Study + March 2, 2016
I John 3:21-4:11Mark 14:43-15:1I John 3:21-4:11 (NKJV)Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. And whatever we ask wereceive from Him, because we keep His commandments...
View ArticleOn The Lord's Prayer: An Introduction
The Lord's Prayer is an integral part of an Orthodox Christian's life. Our Lord Himself taught us to pray this prayer, so we know that it is both important and right for us to pray in this way. We find...
View ArticleMeatfare Sunday (Sunday of the Last Judgment)
The trumpets shall blow, and the graves shall be empty, and all mankind shall rise trembling. They who have done good shall rejoice with joy, expecting their reward; and those who have done evil shall...
View ArticleMarch 9, 2016 + About Enduring to the End
from St. Nikolai Velimirovich"But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved" (St. Matthew 24:13).O Lord most wonderful, You have endured all, all to the end. That is why You became not only...
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