In a broadcast for the Feast of the Nativity According to the Flesh of the Lord Jesus Christ, we reflect on two hymns of St. Ephrem the Syrian and a portion of a homily by St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco on the glory of the night of Christ’s full revelation.

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Nicholai Isaac, a priest serving in rural Alaska, about the Yukon Deanery Orthodox Church Conference that will be held August 19-21 at St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church in Lower Kalskag.

A talk by Bishop Peter (Loukianoff) of Cleveland (ROCOR), given at the St. Herman's Conference in Houston, Texas, December 26, 2011. Our thanks to Fr. John Whiteford for making this talk available to AFR.

John Maddex visits the home of Fr. Peter and Kh. Marilyn Gillquist to talk about the recent announcement by His Eminence Metropolitan Philip of Fr. Peter's retirement as Chairman of the Department of Missions and Evangelism for the Antiochian Archdiocese. Joining them is their son, Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist.

If Christ really is risen from the dead, we have the basis for the renewal of everything. Fr. Pat considers this in his Paschal homily.

When the Apostle Paul lists faith, hope, and love as a triad of things that abide, he takes care to assert that the greatest of these is love. In this homily from Vespers on January 5, 2014, Fr. Pat examines these three things more closely.

In this touching two-hour remembrance, Kevin Allen welcomes three friends who knew Fr. Thomas Hopko as a friend, a colleague, and a priest. You'll also hear tributes from his listeners from all around the world. Our thanks to Dr. Al Rossi, Dr. Peter Bouteneff, and Mother Christophora for sharing on the program.

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Novak Djokovic says he is shocked and overwhelmed by the news that his "greatest rival" Rafael Nadal will retire at the end of the season.

Barbora Krejcikova criticises a journalist's "unprofessional commentary" after he made a remark about her appearance on air.

Jon Rahm’s play-off defeat in the Spanish Open by the world number 398 shows golf’s enduring capacity to yield upsets - but this trait rarely extends to the Presidents Cup, writes Iain Carter.

Get daily news, stats, fans views and punditry from your Premiership club, all in one place.

As Wales prepare to get their 2024 Autumn Nations Series under way this weekend, how well do you recall their last autumn campaign?

The Football Association of Wales has made a presentation to Merthyr Town to entice them out of the English non-league system into an expanded Cymru Premier in 2026.

Larne defender Tomas Cosgrove gives his predictions for this weekend's Irish Premiership games.

Former Commonwealth Games squash silver medallist Tania Bailey announces her retirement from the sport.

The premiere of Sir Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II is taking place in Dublin’s Lighthouse Cinema.

He told a Fine Gael party gathering that he would not employ some teachers to "get things done".

The small town of Irvinestown in County Fermanagh is the final resting place for 82 young airmen.

Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

Scotland fell silent at 11:00 to commemorate those who died in conflicts around the world.

Under co-option, parties can fill vacancies in the assembly and councils without holding a by-election.

Staff faced anxiety and extreme pressure at Wales' oldest NHS hospital, the UK Covid inquiry hears.

Newcastle Falcons make it two wins from two in the Premiership Rugby Cup by seeing off Doncaster Knights at Kingston Park.

Dzhamilya Timaeva, 19, from Windsor, gained a place at an Islamic Sunday school, a court has heard.

The Army medic of 20 years says carrying the book was a "lovely end" to her military career.

Wolves compare Jason Forrest recalls the grounds reaction to Liam's first half time gig.

MP Chris Bloore wants increased fan representation on club boards to protect the game.

The boss of Premiership Rugby says he welcomes the prospective return to professional rugby of Wasps, Worcester and London Irish.

Royal Guards fan 6 year old Frank Gates is preparing for Remembrance Day.

A six-year-old Cumbrian "soldier" who has taken TikTok by storm prepares for Remembrance Day.

Thousands of people turn out across the North East and Cumbria to pay their respects.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Terry Clarkson and his granddaughter, Olivia, have raised thousands for the Royal British Legion.

People across the south of England pay their respects to fallen service men and women.

John Stockley never knew the identity of his father - a black GI, stationed in Dorset.

Championship leaders Coventry upset last year’s Premiership Rugby Cup runners-up Leicester Tigers as they storm to a 33-19 Pool B triumph at Welford Road.

The back-row contenders come front and centre, Harlequins have a new Puma on the loose and more Premiership talking points

Championship highfliers Ealing beat Premiership side Saracens 29-19 in the opening round of the Premiership Rugby Cup.

Forensic work is ongoing and police say they are not aware of any suspicious circumstances.

Mercedes have put the car from Lewis Hamilton's controversial 2021 championship defeat on display in the lobby at their factory.

Avec l'Arizona, Donald Trump a désormais remporté la totalité des sept États clés

La COP29 en Azerbaïdjan : une première pour les talibans

Trump et Poutine auraient discuté de la guerre en Ukraine, "une pure fiction", selon le Kremlin

1. Emploi : le taux de chômage remonte à 7,4 %  Actu Orange
2. Très légère hausse du chômage au troisième trimestre  Le Monde
3. À 7,4%, le taux de chômage repart à la hausse au troisième trimestre  BFM Business
4. Emploi : Le chômage remonte très légèrement mais fortement chez les jeunes  20 Minutes
5. Postes supprimés, plans sociaux... Le marché de l'emploi s'est déjà retourné  Europe 1

1. Météo : jusqu’à quand le premier épisode de froid va-t-il durer ?  CNEWS
2. Météo : alerte à la vague de froid, la neige va tomber dans tous ces départements  Linternaute.com
3. Semaine prochaine : risque d'intempéries après 15 jours de calme  La Chaîne Météo
4. Qu'est-ce qu'une "goutte froide", phénomène météo qui touche la France cette semaine ?  Yahoo Actualités
5. Météo. Les premiers flocons sont tombés dans l’Ain  Le Progrès

1. Notre-Dame de Paris : discours d'Emmanuel Macron, première messe, ouverture au public… Découvrez le calendrier de la réouverture de la cathédrale  franceinfo
2. Réouverture de Notre-Dame : Emmanuel Macron s’exprimera «sur le parvis» de la cathédrale  Le Figaro
3. Réouverture de Notre-Dame de Paris : le calendrier dévoilé, une bonne nouvelle pour les visiteurs  actu.fr
4. Notre-Dame : la cathédrale ouvrira au public du 8 au 14 décembre "jusqu'à 22 heures"  RTL
5. Cérémonies, huit jours de fête, visites: ce qu'il faut savoir sur la réouverture de Notre-Dame de Paris  BFM Paris Ile-de-France

1. Premiers résultats de la grande enquête nationale « Contexte des sexualités en France 2023  Inserm (salle de presse)
2. La sexualité des Français a connu de gros changements en dix ans  L'Union
3. Plus de partenaires, pratiques variées, numérique... Une grande étude dévoile les dessous de la sexualité...  BFMTV
4. La vie sexuelle des Français, une journée spéciale sur France Inter, jeudi 14 novembre 2024  France Inter

1. McDavid closing in on 1,000 points, rare company at ‘remarkable’ pace  NHL.com
2. Draisaitl lifts in the OT winner  NHL.com
3. McDavid on brink of 1,000 points after huge performance in Oilers' OT win  Sportsnet.ca
4. McDavid's 4-point night leaves him one shy of 1,000-point milestone  TSN
5. Player grades: McDavid, Draisaitl to the rescue as Oilers pull another one out in overtime  Edmonton Journal