48. Book 1: More stories from Miraculous Friendships Between Saints and the Wild Beasts by T.V. Kiselova (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001) Book 2: Christina Goes to the Holy Land, by Maria Khoury part two (CDC Publications, 2003)

49. Book 1: More stories from Miraculous Friendships Between Saints and the Wild Beasts by T.V. Kiselova (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001) Book 2: The Life of St. Patrick: Enlightener of the Irish by Zachary Lynch, Conciliar Press, 2006

50. Book 1: The Annunciation from the Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2003) Book 2: Christina's Favorite Saints by Maria Khoury part one (CDK Publications, 2002). You can read more about Maria Khoury here.

51. Book 1: More stories from Miraculous Friendships Between Saints and the Wild Beasts by T.V. Kiselova (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001) (8:04) Book 2: Christina's Favorite Saints part two, by Maria Khoury (CDK Publications, 2003) (14:10)

Fr. Ted argues that Saints are those who have their priorities properly organized.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains why the Saints are indeed models of the Orthodox Christian faith that we should follow.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the lives of Ss. Constantine and Helen and calls all Orthodox Christians to strive to become saints.

Today we're going to be talking about the veneration of Mary and the Saints in the Holy Tradition. This topic is often misunderstood and can be a stumbling block for inquirers. Our guest is Father Patrick Henry Reardon, Pastor of All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chicago, Illinois, Sr. Editor of Touchstone Magazine and author of Christ in the Saints.

How can we communicate with the departed saints if they are dead? What is the state of the departed according to the Scriptures? Are they concious, and if so, of what? Can they hear the petitions of those alive on earth? What do they do when people pray to them? These and other questions are actually answered in the Bible. Tune in and find out where.

In this program we deal with the concept of prayer and intercession. What is prayer in the scriptures? Is "prayer" worship to be given only to God? What is intercession? Why are we commanded to intercede for each other? More importantly, who can intercede for us?

In the first of a series on prayers to the saints, we begin to discuss how the Orthodox Church connects the dots of many aspects of what it means to be "in Christ" and a member of "the body of Christ." Are we worshipping the saints in prayer? Does Scripture forbid prayer to the dead? Can the living communicate with the dead? What is true prayer? These and many more issues will be discussed in light of Scripture over the next four programs.

In the final program of the series on "Prayer to the Saints" we continue the discussion of the state of the departed from the Scriptures. In many enigmatic passages we find the foundations for why the Church affirms the "Communion of the Saints" as including both those "in Christ" on earth and the "departed in Christ." Within these passages we find the rationale for believing that those who have gone before us do stand before the throne of God and intercede on our behalf because of our prayers to them.

The St. Vladimir’s Seminary Octet, under the direction of Hierodeacon Herman (Majkrzak), presented a concert of liturgical music at this year’s Education Day at St. Vladimir’s Seminary. The program included hymns in celebration of saints venerated in both the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches.

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 third, “Autocephaly & New Saints,” His Grace, Bishop Daniel (Brum) of Santa Rosa explored the importance and canonization of North American saints including St. Herman of Alaska, who was canonized the same year the Tomos of Autocephaly was granted (but decided upon a year earlier). Excitingly, Bishop Daniel’s talk also touched upon the possibility of new North American saints, notably Metropolitan Leonty (Turkevich, d. 1965) and Matushka Olga Michael of Alaska (d. 1979).

Fr. Nicolaie shares about the deep faith of a woman who helps at the mission.

Martha offers a suggestions for planning Lenten menus and then compares a favorite, reliable cooking spoon to the saints from who she seeks intercessory prayers.

Today we begin a series on Old Testament saints in their context: surveying major figures of the Old Testament to better understand their lives, their words, and the lessons they can teach us - for, though dead, they still speak. We begin with Abraham: the father of the faithful, and the friend of God.

Thousands of years ago when I was an Evangelical Protestant in the Anglican Church, I never prayed to the saints or asked for their intercession. It was made quite clear to me by those around me that obedient Christians never did that and that prayer to the saints (especially to Mary) was idolatry of the worst sort and consequently provoked the ire of the Most High. Catholics, of course, prayed to Mary and the saints, but real Christians didn’t. Even when I got out more and grew a bit and realized Catholics were real Christians, I still was convinced that they shouldn’t pray to saints, and that prayer to the saints ran the risk of traffic with demons. So much for ecumenism!

Fr. Apostolos shares about St. Mary of Egypt and other "rascal" saints.

Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers an offering on All Saints Sunday, a reflection on the gritty reality of the saints in all three dimensions of life and not the two-dimensional caricatures to which we often reduce them.

Sermon on the Sunday of All Saints (Heb 11:33-12:2; Mt 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30)

On the Sunday after Pentecost, we commemorate all of the men and women who attained holiness through obedience to the commandments of Christ. Fr Tom reminds us that it is within our free choice to love God above all and to follow His will for our lives. (First Sunday after Pentecost)

On the Sunday of All Saints, the gospel reading reminds us of the narrow way of being a disciple of Christ. Fr Thomas powerfully contrasts the imperatives in Christ's teaching on discipleship with the contemporary rise of the "Dones," those who illogically proclaim themselves faithful to Christ but "done with church."

On the Sunday of All Saints, Fr. Thomas gives clear and direct evidence from the scriptures explaining how and why we ask for the prayers of the saints who have gone before us.

All Saints Sunday is about far more than remembering especially holy people. It's about hearing Christ's call for us to become truly human.

Subdeacon Emmanuel is the homilist and speaks about the celebration of the saints of Britain and Ireland as well as all saints abroad.

We are saved by Christ as part of the Church and our fellow members of the Body of Christ support us both practically and in their prayers. The prayers of the holy people of God are a ferocious weapon in our defence.

On the Sunday of All Saints, we are reminded to honour them in our generation that others by their example, fellowship and prayers may also become Friends of God.

Fr. Dcn. Emmanuel gives the homily from the Epistle to the Ephesians.

Fr. Christopher is the homilist and he reminds us that the saints are wonderful examples for us. They gave up everything for God.

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

Fr. Emmanuel Kahn gives the homily and compares Halloween with All Saints' Day.

Fr. Gregory says it cannot be stressed too highly how important the saints are for us in the Church.

Why does the Orthodox Church call Moses a prophet and set aside a day in the Church calendar to remember him? Fr. Emmanuel addresses that question in today's sermon.

Fr. Philip LeMasters marvels at how central the balance of the masculine and the feminine is to our Orthodox faith and spiritual life.

Our contemporary culture forms many people who cannot imagine any purpose higher in life than the pursuit of self-centered pleasure on their own terms. Fr. Philip LeMasters explains that on the Sunday of All Saints, the Church reminds us that we are called to follow a very different and much better path.

Fr. Philip LeMasters shares what he has learned over the last 25 years of teaching Protestants about saints and icons.

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.

Fr. John Perich, Curator at the Metropolitan Museum of the Orthodox Church in America and the Repository of Icons and Antiquities joins us to talk about an October 25 exhibition honoring the100th Anniversary of Marywood University.

Bobby Maddex interviews Natalie Kapeluck Nixon, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry; Fr. John Haluszczak, the priest at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the Chaplain of St. Thomas Chapel at All Saints Camp in Emlenton, Pennsylvania; and Larry Kopp, the Manager of All Saints Camp.

Elder Porphyrios has been recognized as a saint! Are the rest of us called to be saints, too?

What sort of person becomes a saint and what do they all have in common? Hebrews 11: 33 - 12:2, Matthew 10: 32 - 38, 19: 27 - 30

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

And His Righteousness and all this will be added to you. Romans 5: 1- 10, Matthew 6: 22- 33.

Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves beat St Helens 23-22 with a golden-point drop-goal in extra time to reach the Super League play-off semi-finals.

Watch highlights as York Valkyrie make history by beating St Helens to become the first club to retain the Women's Super League title.

St Helens appoint former Bradford Bulls head coach Eamon O'Carroll as assistant.

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

The land is located adjacent to two of Northampton Saints' existing training pitches.