147. Christina Goes to the Holy Land, part two, Maria Khoury (CDK Publications, 2003).

Fr. Evan and Fr. John answer questions regarding the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Russian Orthodox Church, Greeks and the English language, and the Orthodox teaching on praying for the dead.

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Fr.Gregory reminds us that the West was also Orthodox once and that it can be again.

Today, Dr. Rossi looks at the life and martyrdom of St. Blandina from the 2nd Century.

Bobby Maddex interviews Dan Koski, the Public Relations Officer for Holy Land Trust, an organization that is working to promote nonviolence as the only solution for peaceful coexistence between Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and secular communities in the Holy Land.

John Maddex talks with Daria Petrykowski of the Department of Christian Education at the Orthodox Church in America about an important parish ministries conference the end of June. The dates are June 27-30 and speakers include Metropolitan Jonah, Fr. John Behr, David Drillock, Bishop Melchizedek and many others. For more information, click HERE.

Bobby Maddex interviews Sam Dunlap, the Country Director for Jerusalem for International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), about some of the humanitarian issues and needs in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza.

The Director of St. Herman's House in Cleveland is Paul Finley. Paul tells about the work of providing shelter for homeless men in the inner city of Cleveland and also about an opportunity to hear Fr. Thomas Hopko on Novevmber 4. More information is available HERE.

John Maddex talks with Dr. Maria Khoury, Orthodox writer and speaker from Taybeh, Palestine, about the tragic war and loss of life in Gaza and Israel.

Our guest is Dr. Maria Khoury who talks about the plight of Christians living in the Holy Land. She is the author of books for both adults and children including Witness to the Holy Land and the Christina series.

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. John Hickey, parish priest of Three Patrons of Ireland Antiochian Orthodox Church in Dublin, Ireland. Together they discuss the history of the Church in Ireland, the current state of Orthodoxy there, and the ways in which it is expanding into the future! Learn more about Orthodoxy in Ireland by visiting The Antiochian Orthodox Church in Ireland or by checking out their Facebook Livestream.

OCMC missionary Fr. Paul Patitsas joins us to talk about his work in New Zealand and Oceania.

The Requirements of the Law written upon their hearts. ROMANS 2:10-16 MATTHEW 4:18-23

South Africa second row Eben Etzebeth said the 17-point win over Scotland flattered his side. So why did their win feel so inevitable?

England replace injured duo Tom Curry and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in their 36-player squad preparing to face South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.

How Steve Borthwick's England react to another defeat will be critical with world champions South Africa up next, says rugby union correspondent Chris Jones.

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.

Former scrum-half Matt Dawson on what England should learn from their agonising last-gasp defeat by Australia.

Ahead of Friday's autumn Test, former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble looks back on the team's historic win over the All Blacks in Chicago in 2016.

Three Glasgow Warriors forwards drop out of the Scotland squad through injury as club-mate Johnny Matthews and Scarlets' Alex Hepburn are called up.

Senior coach Richard Wigglesworth says the pressure for England to get results is all part of the privilege of representing the national side.

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World number one Judd Trump books his place in the semi-finals of the Northern Ireland Open with a 5-1 win over Shaun Murphy.

Kyren Wilson claims his first Northern Ireland Open title by beating world number one Judd Trump 9-3 at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.

Anna Davies scores five tries as a rampant England side sweep aside Wales in a record 82-0 win at Headingley.

Herbie Farnworth delivers a superb performance that includes two tries as England wrap up a 2-0 Test series victory over Samoa at Headingley.

England are proving they are good enough to match world champions Australia when the sides meet in March, Jodie Cunningham says.

Watch highlights as England thrash wheelchair rugby league rivals France 66-33 at Robin Park in Wigan.

Watch highlights as a well-drilled England beat Samoa 34-18 in the first of two autumn Tests.

Watch highlights as Herbie Farnworth scores two tries to help England defeat Samoa 34-16 in the second autumn Test at Headingley Stadium.

Watch highlights as Anna Davies scores five tries for England in a record 82-0 win against Wales at Headingley, their biggest ever margin of victory.

England centre Amy Hardcastle moves back to St Helens for the 2025 season after two years with Leeds Rhinos.

Competing for Scotland is a rare opportunity. BBC Scotland takes a look at why it means so much

Scotland lock Scott Cummings is handed a one-week suspension for his red card during Sunday's defeat by South Africa.

Head coach Warren Gatland says there is no added internal pressure on his side as they aim to end their nine-game losing run this autumn.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has discussed an error made with his replacements during his side's defeat by Fiji in Cardiff.

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.

Lock Jeremy Williams says Australia have come back down to earth after beating England and are fully focused on facing Wales on Sunday.

Head coach Warren Gatland says he is happy to field the pressure of questions on his future after guiding Wales to a 10th successive international defeat.

Warren Gatland has a week to lift his players enough to prevent a record 11th Test loss in a row.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says a first home defeat in 19 matches is a "funny old feeling" after New Zealand ran out 23-13 winners in Dublin.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is looking to stage eight matches outside of the US in 2025.

Nando Parrado and his story of surviving the 1972 plane crash that killed 29 people in the Andes leaves a lasting impression on the Ireland rugby squad.

BBC Sport NI takes a look at Northern Ireland's three opponents for the 2025 Women's Nations League, which will start in February.