1 John 2:7-17 Mark 14:3-9

1 John 2:18-3:10 Mark 11:1-11

1 John 3:11-20 Mark 14:10-42

1 John 3:21-4:6 Mark 14:43-15:1

1 John 4:20-5:21 Mark 15:1-15

2 John 1:1-13 Mark 15:22-25, 33-41

3 John 1:1-15 Luke 19:29-40, 22:7-39

Jude 1:1-10 Luke 22:39-42, 45-23:1

Joel 2:12-26 Joel 3:12-21

Jude 1:11-25 Luke 23:2-34, 44-56

Zechariah 8:7-17 Zechariah 8:19-23

Genesis 1:1-13 Proverbs 1:1-20

Genesis 1:14-23 Proverbs 1:20-33

Genesis 1:24-2:3 Proverbs 2:1-22

Genesis 2:4-19 Proverbs 3:1-18

Genesis 2:20-3:20 Proverbs 3:19-34

Genesis 3:21-4:7 Proverbs 3:34-4:22

Genesis 4:8-15 Proverbs 5:1-15

Genesis 4:16-26 Proverbs 5:15-6:3

Genesis 5:1-24 Proverbs 6:3-20

Genesis 5:32-6:8 Proverbs 6:20-7:1

This third week of Pentecost we consider the language of “Father” and “Son” in our gospel and epistle readings, and reflect upon certain trends in Protestant groups to supplant, supplement, or obscure the Trinitarian Name. We look to the Scriptures and the Fathers to explain why our Christian language for God is essential, and not merely “window dressing.”

During this difficult time, we consider wisdom concerning the role of angels, the humble strength of our Lord Jesus, the peace that cannot come through “sons of men,” and the marks of the Lord that are to be seen on us, as they were on the apostle Paul. (Hebrews 2:2-10; Joshua 5:13-15; Judges 6:2-24; Galatians 6:11-18)

3. Chrissi reads The Life of St. Patrick: Enlightener of the Irish by Zachary Lynch, Conciliar Press, 2006 and Basil's Search for Miracles by Heather Zydek, part 1, Conciliar Press, 2007.

4. Chrissi reads The Blackbird's Nest: Saint Kevin of Ireland by Jenny Schroedel (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2004) and Basil's Search for Miracles by Heather Zydek (part 2) (Conciliar Press, 2007)

5. On today's program, Chrissi reads The Abbot and I: As Told by Josie the Cat by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie (Conciliar Press, 2001) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 3 (chapters 6-8) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

6. On today's program, Chrissi reads The Ascension of Our Lord from the series The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elayne, now Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2004) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 4 (chapters 9-10) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

8. On today's program, Chrissi reads Christina Goes to Church: A Preschooler's Introduction to Spiritual Growth by Maria C. Khoury (CDK Publications, 1992), and Basil's Search for Miracles, part 6 (chapter 13) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

9. How the Monastery Came to Be on the Top of the Mountain by Alvin Alexsi Currier (Conciliar Press, 1999). Book 2: Basil's Search for Miracles part 7 (chapters 14-16 ) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

10. The Jesus Prayer and Me by Vasiliki Tsigas-Fotinis (2006 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Deptartment of Religious Education) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 8 (chapters 17-18) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

11. God's Bubbly, Gurgly, Overwhelming, Overflowing Love by Barbara Pappas (Amnos Publications, 1999), Basil's Search for Miracles part 9 (chapters 19-20) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

12. North Star: St. Herman of Alaska by Dorrie Papademetriou (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2001) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 10 (chapter 21) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007).

13. Book 1: Mwangi: A Young African Boy's Journey of Faith by Renee Ritsi (Conciliar Press, 2004) Book 2: Basil's Search for Miracles part 11 (chapters 22-23) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007)

14. Book 1: Alyosha's Apple: A Tale of Old Russia by Alvin Alexsi Currier (Conciliar Press, 1997) Book 2: Basil's Search for Miracles part 12 (chapters 23-24) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007

15. Book 1: The Book of Jonah illustrated for children by Niko Chocheli (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2000). Book 2: Basil's Search for Miracles part 13 (chapters 25-27) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007)

16. Book 1: The Transfiguration of Our Lord from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2004) Book 2: Basil's Search for Miracles part 14 (chapters 28-29) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007)

17. Book 1: Christina Learns the Sacraments by Maria Khoury (CDK Publications) Book 2: Basil's Search for Miracles part 15 and final installment (chapters 30-31) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007)

Fr. Jim Kordaris, Director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Outreach and Evangelism, speaks candidly about how the GOA understands “Orthodox evangelism” in America, whether it is committed to growth outside of its ethnic heritage, the role of "Hellenism" in the GOA's evangelistic strategy, and whether he sees the GOA playing a vital role in bringing Orthodoxy to America.

In a presentation centering on Christian identity, Archimandrite Zacharias, a monk of the Monastery of St. John the Baptist, Tolleshunt Knights by Maldon, Essex, England, inspired an audience of more than 100 people with what he termed "domestic theology," that is, "simple things, in Church life that bear profound consequences. Father Zacharias, a disciple of Father Sophrony (of blessed memory) who was a disciple of St. Silouan of Mount Athos, emphasized the importance of each Christian becoming a living temple of God, but in particular, priests.

Patriarch JOHN X of Antioch is awarded the degree Doctor of Divinity honoris causa at St. Vladimir's Seminary.

St. Vladimir’s Seminary celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)’s autocephaly Thursday, January 30, 2020. A full-day of events included three workshops on the topic of autocephaly. In the first, “Autocephaly: The OCA, the Greek Archdiocese, and Antioch," Priest Anthony Roeber, the Seminary's professor of church history, delivered an eye-opening and candid lecture. He sheds light on motivations and circumstances leading up to the granting of the Tomos of Autocephaly in 1970 by the Russian Orthodox Church to the OCA (then known as the Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church of America) and addressed the reaction of other Orthodox jurisdictions to the Tomos.

Fr. Evan Armatas took some great questions from the audience in this episode ranging from the nature of repentance and confession to the sinlessness of the Theotokos.

On this Forgiveness Sunday edition, Fr. Evan takes calls on a wide gaiety of subjects tonight from snake handling to usury.

Fr. Evan takes questions about how the Fathers viewed women, the 2nd commandment and icons, the supposed anti-semitism of St. John Chrysostom, and more.

Fr. Evan takes questions via email, Facebook, pre-recorded calls, and a live call from a former Muslim. Don't miss it!

Some interesting questions posed to Fr. Evan tonight including: How do I get forgiven for losing my faith?

It was non-stop calls for this program as Fr. Evan talked with a listener who is joining the Roman Catholic Church, a 17-year-old catechumen, a 12-year-old boy, and several more.