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Byzantine Architecture

Today we get a fascinating tour of a new temple built in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Frederica is with Architect Andrew Gould as they walk through Holy Ascension Orthodox Church.




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In the Diner with Archbishop Lazar

The Double T Diner is the scene of Frederica's conversation with Archbishop Lazar, Abbot of the All Saints of North America Monastery in British Columbia. While waiting for their food to arrive, they have an insightful discussion about parish life.




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Lazarus Saturday

Fr. Thomas explores the ultimate Messianic sign from the Gospel of St. John.




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Let Us Not Live By Lies - The Life of Alexander Solzhenitsyn

Fr. Thomas examines the life of the prominent Russian Orthodox dissident, writer and Nobel Peace Prize winner, who passed away just last month (Click here to order the "Solzhenitsyn Reader" recommended by Fr. Tom).




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The Canonization of Saints

Fr. Tom reflects further on the letter he received asking if God played favorites particularly as it relates to the canonization of saints.




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Zeal

Fr. Thomas speaks about zeal that is godly as opposed to zeal that leads to death.




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Ezekiel: Part One

Dr. Constantinou continues her "Introduction to the Bible" with the first of a series of episodes on the Prophet Ezekiel.




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Ezekiel: Part Two

Dr. Constantinou discusses the call narrative of the prophet Ezekiel.




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Ezekiel: Part Three

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the prophet Ezekiel.




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Ezekiel: Part Four

Dr. Constantinou addresses (among other things) one of the most famous verses from Ezekiel that is particularly popular among Orthodox Christians.




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Ezekiel: Part Five

Dr. Constantinou addresses predestination and more in her continuing discussion of Ezekiel.




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Ezekiel: Part Six

Dr. Constantinou discusses Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones.




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Ezekiel: Part Seven - On Corrupt Clergy

Dr. Constantinou searches the Scriptures and the words of the Fathers to find out what it means and what we should do when a priest's corruption is revealed.




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Ezekiel: Part Eight - On Corrupt Clergy

Dr. Constantinou consults St. John Chrysostom on the responsibilities of both the priesthood and the episcopacy, as well as on what the priest and the bishop are supposed to be like.




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Yuma, Arizona: Part 1

Fr. John Finley visits the St. Paisius Mission in Yuma, Arizona, on the Sunday of the Canaanite Woman.




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Yuma, Arizona: Part 2

In part two of Fr. John's visit to Yuma, he might step on a few "Christian" toes.




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His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY on Parish Revitalization

The Department of Missions and Evangelism workshop, at the 53rd biennial Antiochian Archdiocese Convention in Miami, enjoyed the remarks on parish revitalization by His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest.




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Baptizing Dry Sticks

Keeping the Faith alive when "God is dead"—and why do we baptize babies of families we rarely, if ever, see at Church?




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Crazy Talk

Tying the Eucharist into the Resurrection on the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearers, Fr Joseph says: "Christ is Risen" (and other such nonsense).




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The Markings of a Zealous Catechumen

Fr. Joseph chats with newcomer Chris Shin, a tattoo artist and onetime street preacher.




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XYZ, ETC, and ICXC

We have a whole generation that has either grown up home schooled, Harry Potter fed, classically read – or been indoctrinated by politically correct, often anti-Christian, public schools. They eat, sleep, and live differently than their elders; in equal measure being both more conservative and liberal than their forebears, depending on the issue. When they come to the Church, what do they seek?




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“As Many as Have Been Baptized into Christ Have Put on Christ”

Fr. John shares his homily on Theophany.




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Zacchaeus Sunday

Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 19:1-10.




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Ezekiel

Fr. John challenges us to learn from the example and words of the Prophet Ezekiel to turn to God for his love and mercy.




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The Raising of Lazarus

Fr. John shares about the raising of Lazarus, from the Gospel of St. John, chapter 11.




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St. Juliana of Lazarevo

Fr. John shares about the life of St. Juliana of Lazarevo.




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The Kazan Icon

Fr. John Whiteford tells about the wonderworking Kazon icon.




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Rejoice, O Daughter of Zion

Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Zephaniah 3:14-20. The victory has been won!




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St. Cyril of Kazan

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the lives of new martyrs and confessors of Russia, including St. Cyril of Kazan.




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Sunday of Zacchaeus

Fr. John Whiteford uses the life (and stature) of Zacchaeus to encourage his listeners in their faith.




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Sennacherib and Hezekiah

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the lives of Sennacherib and Hezekiah from passages 2 Kings 18:1-19:37 and Isaiah 36:1-37:38.




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The New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth

Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth to encourage the listeners to live a life of perseverance in the faith. Nothing is won without struggle and sacrifice.




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Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod

Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod.




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Zacchaeus Sunday 2023

Fr. John Whiteford invites us to open hearts to Christ God as did Zacchaeus.




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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

Fr. John Whiteford concludes his series of homilies from the Psalms on by discussing where the wicked and the righteous end up, and why we should put our hope in God. (PSALM 26:25-40)




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They That Trust In The Lord Shall Be As Mount Zion

Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent with Psalm 124.




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Zacchaeus Sunday 2024

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on Zacchaeus.




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New Guidelines Emphasize Rescue Breaths in Drowning Emergencies




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New Spinal Stimulation Treatment Helps Paralyzed Children Walk Again




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Do Not Be Amazed

On this Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, it's time to stop being amazed by God's consistency and power!




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Where Are You Paralyzed




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Fasting Part Two: Fasting as Action and War Zone

Fr. Seraphim Aldea continues his series on fasting with a discussion on how experience follows action. The fruit of fasting can take years to develop.




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Like a Paralyzed Man on the Roof of a High-Speed Train

This battle is now way above our heads. We need to humbly wait in the loving palm of Christ.




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The Frozen Chosen

Fr. Steven explores and critiques the mega-hit phenomenon about the Life of Jesus, The Chosen




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Oct 30 - Holy Martyrs Zenobius And His Sister, Zenobia




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Tuesday Oct 30 - Sts. Zenobius and Zenobia




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Monday Dec 17 - Holy Prophet Daniel and the Three Holy Youths Ananias, Azarias and Misael




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Holy Prophet Daniel and the Three Holy Youths Ananias, Azarias, and Misael




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Feb 26 - Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza




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Feb 26 - St. Porphyrius, Bishop Of Gaza