As we prepare for Great Lent, we are pleased to share the latest issue of the Orthodoxy Now Digital Magazine. This issue contains timely articles on the preludes to Great Lent, the Saturday of Souls, the Sunday of Forgiveness, and the Presanctified Liturgy. We invite you to share this issue with Read more
By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia In parish life, many of the questions I hear come from people who care deeply. They want to honour God. They want to approach Holy Communion with reverence. They want to live as Orthodox Christians. So the questions come quickly, often Read more
An excerpt from “FROM CHAOS TO CHRIST: Out of Noise, into Truth” by Fr. Christopher Metropulos. Buy the book available now HERE. Jesus provides a parable that models godly parenting in a difficult situation. The son in this parable did not face a physical disability as a challenge to his Read more
Metropolitan Agathangelos of Fanari The contrast in the image of the parable is stark. ‘Two men went up to the sanctuary to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a publican’. In the first scene of the parable, the attitude of the Pharisee at prayer is described, as well Read more
Each Sunday is a special chance for us to come together, pray, and learn about our Orthodox Christian Faith. We are excited to share with you our new weekly Children’s Newsletter, OCN Pew Pals. Sign up HERE to receive in your inbox. We pray that this weekly newsletter will provide Read more
Archimandrite Varnavas Lambropoulos As we enter the time of the Triodio, a period of contrition, the Church loses no time in reminding us of the clear distinction between genuine and affected godliness. At the start of the spiritual struggle, which will soon be intensified as we begin Great Lent, Read more
Dr. Nikolaos Koios In the Western world there’s a continuing tradition of making resolutions at the turn of each year. In a sense, people want to commit to resolutions that’ll help them become ‘better’. We can see two aspects to this attractive custom: 1) the intention and the opportunity for Read more
By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Life in summer carries an intensity. Days are bright and stretched, and heat settles heavily. Summer holidays are intertwined with anticipation and pressure. Some families travel, others remain home, balancing work commitments with the constant presence of children whose routines have Read more
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. Whoever desires to feel something more spiritual, something deeper and more invigorating for the life of our worn souls, it’s not enough to read the philology that every pamphlet offers. Read more
Christ is Born! In the secular world, the Christmas season is completed with the passing of Christmas day, but for Orthodox Christians, December 25th is just the beginning of the celebration! Keep the Holiday spirit going with daily activities and acts of service in your home or parish. DECEMBER 26 Read more
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. Despite the fact that Christmas is celebrated in the heart of winter, a Christian feels a strange warmth during these “holy Twelve days.” This warmth is somewhat incomprehensible for most. Read more
Beloved in Christ, At this holy season of the Nativity, when heaven and earth meet in the humble cave of Bethlehem, my heart is filled with gratitude for each of you who walks with us in the ministry of OCN. The birth of our Lord Jesus Christ is not simply Read more