Fr John explores a Barna Group study on the state of Christianity in North America and asks how the observations impact us as Orthodox Christians. The study can be found HERE.

We read the rest of Azariah’s prayer, followed by a short narrative, found in Daniel 3:37-50, with the help of Psalm 50/51 and Ezra (in the OSB, 2 Ezra) 8:71-87. Azariah’s utter honesty and trust in the philanthropic LORD leads to God’s answer—His presence with them in the furnace, as Azariah and his friends offer the fruit of their lips.

Prepare, O Bethlehem: The Feast of the Nativity, illustrated for children by Niko Chocheli (St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2000)

Prepare, O Bethlehem!: The Feast of the Nativity Illustrated for Children by Niko Chocheli (St Vladimir’s Seminary Press (2000)

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "Conclusion – Righteous Joseph and A Child is Born in Bethlehem," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).

33. Book 1: Prepare, O Bethlehem!: The Feast of the Nativity illustrated for Children by Niko Chocheli (St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2000) Book 2: Halloween Town by Dennis Eugene Engleman (Regina Orthodox Press) part three and conclusion

Prepare, O Bethlehem: The Feast of the Nativity, illustrated for children by Niko Chocheli (St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2000)

128. Prepare, O Bethlehem: The Feast of the Nativity, illustrated for children by Niko Chocheli (St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2000)

Prepare, O Bethlehem: The Feast of the Nativity, illustrated for children by Niko Chocheli (St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2000)

Listen to three short reflections about interactions at St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminding us that all lives are worth living.

The decrees and canons of the Provincial and Ecumenical Councils today often sound odd in our modern ears.

Fr. Gregory gives the sermon on the first Sunday of Great Lent.

Fr. Emmanuel Kahn reflects on two healings by one Lord Jesus Christ.

On a new episode of Ancient Faith Commentaries, Fr. Lawrence Farley, priest at Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Langley, B.C., describes and recounts the history of the Church of the Nativity in the now embattled and besieged town of Bethlehem.

Bobby Maddex interviews Dn. Gregory Ealy, the music director at St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral in Minneapolis, Minnesota, about a new CD by the cathedral choir titled Make Ready, O Bethlehem: Orthodox Hymns for Christmas. Dn. Gregory also talks about an upcoming benefit concert for St. Vladimir's Seminary.

The Saviour commmands us to feed the multitude but when we look at our own abilities and resources they are not up to the task. What can we do?

The Apostles came to the Lord to ask Him to solve the situation. He turned the problem back on them! Matthew 14: 14 -22

We may be good at correcting and training our children, but what about catching them doing God's work?

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

How four healthcare students joined 40,000 others in volunteering to join the NHS's fight against the pandemic.

Ministers could face a huge bill if they lose a legal fight over beleaguered bottle return plans.

The event sees scores of bikers dressed as Santa raise money for the Manx children's Hospice.

Two Scots who own the biggest brick collection in the UK are looking for a museum to house all 6,000 of them.

The new procedure will allow members to vote in the NI Assembly without physically being there.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says his side will not be afraid of losing when they host rivals Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.

Buckmore Park is proposing a centre with racing simulators, a restaurant and bar and roof terrace.

Business future uncertain; Georgia Stone reports.

The speed restriction zone is backed by most residents taking part in a consultation, says council.

Gadebridge Pharmacy was used as a location for a scene in the film, Paddington in Peru.

A heavy metal fan says Gig Buddies Bedford has "given him back a huge amount of freedom".