Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos speaks about the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross and the lifting up of the Bronze Serpent in the book of Exodus.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos preaches on the death and burial of Christ on Holy Friday.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos addresses the vandalism that happened to their church and how he desires his parish to respond to it.

Jeremy (Basil) Dannnebohm was an ardent young Catholic. What made him journey from his cradle Church to the Eastern Orthodox Church, only to return to Rome and then revert to Orthodoxy? His story is on this episode of the Illumined Heart.

In this episode, the microphone is turned as AFR General Manager and founder John Maddex interviews host Kevin Allen on the catechism module he developed (with his priest's blessing) specifically for inquirers coming from New Age and Eastern spiritual backgrounds. Is the entrance of New Age and Eastern seekers perhaps a trend the Church needs to prepare for? Are the issues, concerns, and paradigms of these seekers the same as those inquiring from Evangelical backgrounds? Must the catechist know something about New Age and Eastern religions in order to catechize effectively? These are some of the questions that will be addressed in this program. You may download an attachment of the course outline here.

In part three on this series on the end times Steve and Bill discuss the Father's ancient wisdom of being silent on things that are difficult to interpret in the Bible then go on to discuss difficult topics about the end times. In this program they discuss the Rapture, dispensationalism and the place of the Church in God's plan of salvation, and Christian Zionism, all hinges on the door of many Protestant end time theories. They summarize how the Creed addresses all of these interpretations.

Fr. Chad spoke to the Serbian Clergy Brotherhood last month on the challenges facing our priests in today's culture. We have broken it up into three parts and bring you part 1 today.

Today we bring you part two of Fr. Chad Hatfield's talk at the Serbian Clergy Brotherhood in June on the challenges facing our priests in today's culture.

Here is the third and final part of Fr. Chad's address to the Serbian Clergy about how we should look at the ministry of the priesthood in today's society.

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.

On its return to Orthodox Education Day at St. Vladimir's Seminary October 6, 2018, the Boston Byzantine Choir, directed by Charles R. Marge, delivered a beautiful performance at Three Hierarchs Chapel in celebration of the choir's own 25th anniversary.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Sarah interviews Deacon (soon-to-be Priest) Giorgi Lomsadze, a third-year M.Div. student from the Republic of Georgia. Dn Giorgi shares his path beginning with studying medieval Georgian literature in his home country, to bringing his family to New York to undertake a Master of Arts to better understand liturgical theology as a way to further his academic career, and then, through his experience of the liturgical life at seminary, discovering his calling to priestly ministry. Giorgi also shares the joy and beauty of raising a family immersed in the community and chapel life at seminary, talks about his hopes for his future parish assignment, and gives his thoughts on the challenges and benefits of experiencing Orthodoxy online.

Domingo 24 de Noviembre Pd. Nicolas predicó sobre como con esperanza podemos vivir una vida que aguanta las dificultades del mundo. Gálata 6:11-18

Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre las piedras que nos separa de la alegria del Señor y como podemos quitar estos piedras malas de nuestras vidas. Marcos 15:43-16:8 Fr. Nicholas preached about the stones that separate us from the joy of the Lord and how we can remove these evil stones from our lives. Mark 15:43-16:8.

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre como el mensaje del Señor está puesto en tu corazón. Nosotros tenemos que guardar un lugar santo para cultivar aquel mensaje. (Romanos 2:10-16) Fr. Nicholas preached about the message of the Lord that is placed in our hearts. He emphasized that we need to cultivate that place which cares for the message within us. (Romans 2:10-16)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la unidad de la gente de Cristo y como cuando tenemos paz de Dios en nuestro corazón somos unidos. Recuerden que todos van a morir un día y con el favor del Señor este recuerdo nos da paz a nuestras almas. (Hechos 1:12-26) Fr. Nicholas preached about the unity of Christ and how when we have the peace of God in our hearts we are unified. Remember that all people will die one day and through God’s grace this reminder will bring us peace. (Acts 1:12-26)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la llamada de Dios y cada uno de nosotros tenemos que sobrevenir el mal para responder a la voz de amor del Señor. (Cor. 6:16-18; 7:1) Fr. Nicholas preached about the call of God and how every one of us need to overcome the evil in the world and respond to the loving voice of the Lord. (Cor. 6:16-18; 7:1)

Padre Nicolás predicó que nosotros tenemos que seguir los líderes que Dios nos da. Entonces pon atención para distinguir el pastor de Dios y los engañadores de Diablo. (Hebreos 13:17-21) Fr. Nicholas preached that we have to follow the leaders that God give us. Therefore pay attention in order to distinguish between pastors of God and deceivers of the Devil. (Hebrews 13:17-21)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre oración del corazón y como la misericordia llega a nosotros con una oportunidad nuevo para ser salvado. (1 Cor. 6:12-20) Fr. Nicholas preached about the prayer of the heart and how the mercy comes upon us with a new opportunity in order to be saved. (1 Cor. 6:12-20)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre como debemos compartir con el mundo nuestra alegría de la satisfaccion que tenemos en Cristo. Porque Dios nos da muchos dones, incluyendo a animar a las personas. (Romanos 12:6-14) Fr. Nicholas preaches about how we should share our happiness with the world of the satisfaction we have in Christ. Because God gives us many blessings, including the ability to encourage others. (Romans 12:6-14)

Padre Nicholas predica que si estamos doblado, estamos confundida, y casi dividido. Ocupamos a ser como un papel plano, para ver claramente. Mateo 6:22-33Image result for Matthew 6:22-33 Fr. Nicholas preached on how if we are folded, we are confused, and divided. We have to be flattened out, to see clearly. Matthew 6:22-33

Carta: 1Cor 15:1-11, Evangelio Mt 19:16-26 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre ir a la fuente de sabiduría en las Escrituras y enseñar el Evangelio. Sunday August 19, 2018 Letter: 1Cor 15: 1-11, Gospel: Mat 19: 16-26 Father Nicholas preached about going to the source of wisdom in the Scriptures and teaching the Gospel.

Carta: Gal 6: 11-18, Evangelio Jn 3:13-17 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre el misterio de la cruz y la salvación. Sunday September 9, 2018 Letter: Gal 6: 11-18, Gospel: Jn 3:13-17 Father Nicholas preached about the mystery of the cross and salvation.

Carta: Gal 4: 22-27, Evangelio Lc 5: 1-11 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre cómo salir adelante con Dios en las dificultades del cristiano en la vida. Sunday September 23, 2018 Letter: Gal 4: 22-27, Gospel: Lk 5: 1-11 Father Nicholas preached on how to get ahead with God in the difficulties of the Christian in life.

Carta: Gál 3: 23-4:5, Evangelio Lc 18: 18- 27 El Diácono Alejandro predico sobre la conversión. Letter: Gal 3: 23-4:5, Gospel: Lk 18: 18-27 Deacon Alejandro preached about conversion.

Carta: Heb 11: 9-10, 32-40, Evangelio Mt 1: 1-25 El Padre Nicholas predicó unirse a Cristo y hacer su voluntad. Letter: Heb 11: 9-10, 32-40, Gospel: Mt 1: 1-25 Father Nicholas preached to join Christ and do his will.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre cómo recibimos la paz de Dios. Father Nicholas preached on how we receive the peace of God.

Dn. Paul Zaharas is the Chancellor of the Denver Metropolis of the Greek Orthodox Church in America. He is also on the board of IOCC. Together with Fr. Evan Armatas they field questions on stem cells, toll houses, icons depicting Judas, and more.

Listen to stories and reflections from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto,

A community member and Father Nicolaie each reflect on their experience with an aspect of the Gospel story of the young man who was possessed.

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The Feast of the Elevation of the Cross could also be called The Feast of Byzantium.

Thousands of years ago when I was a teenager and a brand-new Christian, I happened to read an article by S.G.F. Brandon about Jesus being a Zealot, in which he questioned much if not most of the Gospel portrait of Jesus and suggested that the Gospels (particularly that of Mark) constituted a whitewash of Jesus, eliminating His Zealotry from the Gospel picture to make Him and His movement more acceptable in Roman eyes. It was, of course, a precis of his 1967 book Jesus and the Zealots which created something of an academic dust up in its day.

Fr. Apostolos Hill's homily talks about citizenship in the Heavenly Kingdom and how repentance is the entrance exam.

Fr. Apostolos Hill delivers a homily on Zaccheus' response to Jesus proclamation of salvation, the giving away of his earthly wealth and the restoration of those he had swindled.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon on the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday of Zacchaeus

We are partakers of the rich mercies and blessings that God has liberally poured out upon our lives. Fr Tom reminds us that all of our blessings, both spiritual and material, are meant to be freely given to others, just as they have been given to us. (Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost)

On the first Sunday after Pentecost, the feast of All Saints, Fr Thomas teaches us that, because we are created in the image of God, we have the calling to become Saints who have grown in the likeness of God.

After Jesus taught the crowds about what faithfulness looks like in the Sermon on the Mount, they were amazed. Then a living example of great faith came to Jesus, and He was amazed! Fr Thomas unpacks the important story of the healing of the centurion's servant, and shows us a pattern of faithfulness to emulate.

Who or what receives our worship? Is it material things, the creation, or is it the Creator? Fr. Tom exhorts us from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus that we must order our lives around the Divine and live it out by loving those who are Lazarus to us.

As we inch closer and closer to the Great Fast, Fr. Tom harkens us back to the basics - that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, even those of us like Zacchaeus.

Lessons from the story of Zacchaeus.