Pascha 2012 at Saint-Petersburg Orthodox Theological Seminary (Video)
A beautiful video highlighting Pascha as experienced at a major Russian seminary. See translation below. The… [more]
Relationships, Sexuality, and the Christian Tradition (Video)
This is a challenging presentation. It addresses fundamental issues of the way we tend to think about… [more]
Christians in the Holy Land (CBS News 60 Minutes – video)
Two videos from the CBS News show 60 Minutes. The first is a feature story on the current plight of… [more]
The Holy Fire & Pascha at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
A very interesting personal reflection on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to witness the miracle of the Holy… [more]
Paschal Troparion in Tema, Ghana (Video)
A very upbeat version of the Paschal Troparion as sung at a parish in Tema, Ghana. … [more]
Discipleship, Growth, Education
Elder Paisios of Mount Athos (video lecture on the new book)
A talk given at St. John the Wonderworker Orthodox Church (OCA), Atlanta, Georgia, May 10,2012, by Fr. Peter Heers, translator of the book "Elder … more
Pascha 2012 at Saint-Petersburg Orthodox Theological Seminary (Video)
A beautiful video highlighting Pascha as experienced at a major Russian seminary. See translation below. The various Russian titles within the … more
Relationships, Sexuality, and the Christian Tradition (Video)
This is a challenging presentation. It addresses fundamental issues of the way we tend to think about things. A lot of straight talk here. So … more
Sermon on Radonista (Archimandrite Tikhon Shevkunov)
Radonitsa (Russian Радоница, "Day of Rejoicing") in the Russian Orthodox Church is a commemoration of the departed observed on the second … more
The Holy Fire & Pascha at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
A very interesting personal reflection on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to witness the miracle of the Holy Fire and celebrate Pascha. … more
Paschal Troparion in Tema, Ghana (Video)
A very upbeat version of the Paschal Troparion as sung at a parish in Tema, Ghana. … more
Parish News
Blessed Pascha from the Bittles
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! A bright and blessed Pascha to all of our parish family at Holy Trinity! ~ Fr. Joseph and Kh. Johanna Michael, Justin, Catherine, Aidan, and Abigail P.S.: Don’t forget Agape Vespers at 3:00 pm on Pascha afternoon followed by the Egg Hunt for the children! Image, borrowed from a [...]
Holy Week Schedule 2012
2012 Palm Sunday – Triumphal Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem 6:30 pm – Bridegroom Orthros Great and Holy Monday 6:30 pm – Bridegroom Orthros Great and Holy Tuesday 6:30 pm – Bridegroom Orthros Great and Holy Wednesday 6:30 pm – Sacrament of Holy Unction Great and Holy Thursday 3:00 pm – Vesperal Divine Liturgy [...]
Orthodox World News
Christians in the Holy Land (CBS News 60 Minutes – video)
Two videos from the CBS News show 60 Minutes. The first is a feature story on the current plight of Christians living in the Holy Land. The second is an ’extra’ from 60 Minutes Overtime concentrating on Taybeh, the last Christian village in Palestine.
Icons for the Blind: An Exhibit in Moscow
An “Exhibition for the Blind” is not the Right Name. This is Rather an Exhibition of Icons for All to Touch and Approach the Sacred. The exhibition that’s currently in the “House of Icons” (Moscow, Russia) is for all. Regardless of the way they read information – by vision or by touch. The exhibits there [...]
Assembly of Bishops issues objection to HHS Decision
(AOB) – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, which is comprised of the 65 canonical Orthodox bishops in the United States, Canada and Mexico, join their voices with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and all those who adamantly protest the recent decision by the United States Department of [...]
St. Tatiana’s Day: Religion Meets Science
(scroll down past this article for life of St. Tatiana) by Mikhail Aristov from: Voice of Russia On January 25 (Jan. 12 New Style), the Orthodox Christian Church celebrates the day of Saint Martyr Tatiana. In Russia, this is also the holiday of students, for on this day, in 1755, the Moscow University was founded. [...]
Chicago Area Orthodox Hold Vigil for Life
(UOC-USA) – Monday, January 23, 2012 marks the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that removed many state and federal restrictions on abortion. Every year, thousands gather in the District of Columbia, the nation’s capitol in Washington, DC for the annual March for Life. It’s been deemed the largest and longest-running [...]
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