On Pursuing the Virtues: An Introduction
Author’s note: During Great Lent Orthodox Christians focus more intently on becoming more Godly and less self-centered. Thus it seemed that Great Lent was the best possible time to feature a series of...
View ArticleDesired Attributes of Sunday Church School Directors
By Chris AndreasThough it would certainly be difficult to find individuals possessing all the attributes mentioned below, all are desirable for those wishing to hold the position of director of a...
View ArticleMetropolitan Joseph Leads Prayer Service for Kidnapped Metropolitans
On Bright Thursday, April 20, 2017, the Antochian Archdiocese was joined by co-hosts—the Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese and the St. John of Damascus Fellowship of New Jersey—in sponsoring a timely prayer...
View ArticleAssembly Releases National Study on Evangelization and Outreach in U.S....
Map of participating parishes in 2017 Assembly of Bishops study on evangelization (click on image for larger view)The first national study on evangelization and outreach in Orthodox parishes in the...
View ArticleCountdown to Miami: 2017 Antiochian Archdiocese Convention FAQ
This hardworking team is planning the 2017 Miami Convention. Summer draws near, and so does the 53rd biennial convention of the Antiochian Archdiocese, July 23-30, 2017 in Miami. The Very Rev....
View ArticleIt's time to register for this summer's Parish Life Conference!
His Grace Bishop Anthony is pleased to announce this summer's Parish Life Conference for the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest, scheduled for June 21–25, 2017. The host church is St. George of Cicero,...
View ArticleMetropolitan Joseph Presides at Parish Anniversary of St. George Antiochian...
The community of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Canton, Ohio welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph to preside over the 95th Anniversary of the parish from April 21–23, 2017. On Friday,...
View ArticleBlessed Name's Day to Metropolitan Joseph!
We extend our prayers and love to His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph on the occasion of his Name's Day on April 30, 2017 (St. Joseph of Arimathea, Second Sunday after Pascha). May God grant him many...
View ArticleMemory Eternal! + Janna Esber Georges
Memory eternal! Janna Esber Georges, mother of Kh. Lynn Gabriel, reposed in the Lord on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017. She passed into eternity at home, surrounded by her family: Fr. Antony Gabriel, Kh....
View ArticleLiturgical Texts for May Now Ready for Download
The interior of Ss. Constantine and Helen Church in Nish, Serbia, the birthplace of Emperor Constantine the Great.The Renewal, or Bright, Season following Great and All-holy Pascha continues into the...
View ArticleMay 2017 Newsletter
Dear friend of St. Athanasius Academy:Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life – (John 11:25)Last Summer we focused on the wonderful woman of the Church. This Summer we will study Lazarus, John 11;...
View ArticleSt. Emmelia Homeschool Conference Encourages and Refreshes Families
St. Emmelia Homeschool Conference, 2017 Christ is risen!The St. Emmelia Homeschool Conference 2017 was a great success; glory to God for His generosity in blessing our humble efforts! The theme was...
View ArticleRecent Ordinations and Elevations + January-March 2017
From the May 2017 issue of The Word:OrdainedCAVALIER, Abraham (Brian), to the holy diaconate by Bishop Thomas on January 14, 2017, at St. George Church, New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Deacon Abraham is...
View ArticleMetropolitan Joseph Presides Over Joyous Festal Weekend at St. George of Boston
Boston, MA – Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Boston was honored to host our beloved Metropolitan Joseph, as well as Bishop John of Worcester and New England, for a weekend of joyous...
View ArticleRegister Now! Sacred Music Institute and Youth Music Ministry, July 12-16
View the 2016 photo galleryRegister hereDownload the flyerThe Department of Sacred Music joyfully announces the themes for the next two Sacred Music Institutes (SMI), in which we will more deeply...
View ArticleMid-Pentecost
In the midst of this Feast, O Savior, give Thou my thirsty soul to drink of the waters of true worship; for Thou didst call out to all, saying: Whosoever is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink....
View ArticleWho Else Will Raise the Next Generation of Orthodox Christians? A Reflection...
By Fr. George H. ShalhoubThis Sunday, people throughout the United States and many places around the world will gather to honor their mothers. Many mothers will receive flowers, breakfast in bed,...
View ArticleAttention Church Musicians! Audition Recordings for Sacred Music Chamber...
Paul Jabara, Department of Sacred Music Chairman, is searching for choristers with advanced vocal training and musical experience who will perform in a select Sacred Music Chamber Choir at the Sacred...
View ArticleMay 2017 Newsletter
Dear friend of St. Athanasius Academy:Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life – (John 11:25)Last Summer we focused on the wonderful woman of the Church. This Summer we will study Lazarus, John 11;...
View ArticleSt. Emmelia Homeschool Conference Encourages and Refreshes Families
St. Emmelia Homeschool Conference, 2017 Christ is risen!The St. Emmelia Homeschool Conference 2017 was a great success; glory to God for His generosity in blessing our humble efforts! The theme was...
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