Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Oxi Day on October 28 2015
Inspired by the The Washington Oxi Day Foundation, the Orthodox Christian Network features their important work to “inform American policymakers and the public about the profound role Greece played in bringing about the outcome of World War II and celebrating modern day heroes who exhibit the same courage as the Greeks did in...
Remembering the Good in People
In this first of a two-part sermon series, Fr. Nicholas Louh reminds us that we must remember that which is GOOD, starting with People. As we pass through our busy lives we may fail to appropriately appreciate people, or even take them for granted altogether. In our relationships in particular,...
New President of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
BROOKLINE, MA His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, will install the Rev. Fr. Christopher Metropulos as the 21st President of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) on Thursday, October 29th at 2:00 pm in the...
The Holy Protection of the Theotokos
One of the most beloved holidays in the Orthodox calendar is the Protection of the Mother of God. The Slavic people celebrate this holiday on October 1. The Greek tradition celebrates it on October 28. The tradition holds that during the tenth century, the city of Blachernae in Constantinople was...
It’s the Season to Give and Get Creative
I love the Christmas holiday season! There is a bit more cheer in the air, to fill the dark nights. Neighbors tend to be a bit more generous and grateful. The thought of Christmas keeps me warm. You might think it’s too soon to reflect on Christmas, but with only 8 weekends...
National Philoptochos 2015 Children’s Medical Fund Grant Recipients
Inspired by the National Philoptochos Society, the Orthodox Christian Network will be featuring the outstanding charitable, benevolent and philanthropic outreach of this organization to preserve the sanctity of life and family and to perpetuate and promote our Orthodox Christian faith and traditions. Please join us in raising awareness for their...
Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement Gathers at St. Tikhon’s Seminary
From October 23rd – 25th, 2015, 30 students from five Orthodox seminaries joined the seminarians at St. Tikhon’s for the bi-annual gathering of the Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM)! Participating schools included: St. Vladimir’s Seminary, Crestwood, NY, Holy Cross/Hellenic College, Brookline MA, Holy Trinity Seminary – Jordanville, NY, Christ the Savior...
Don’t Pick the Pigs over the People
When Jesus healed the man with legion demons, He used a heard of pigs from the nearby town for the demons to enter. We all remember the story; the pigs went running off the cliff and died. The town folk, not wanting to lose the investment of the pigs, could...
Daily Devotion: Looking Forward to Heaven
Pray then like this: Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And...
