Weekly myOCN Pew Pals

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

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The Gaze That Saves

By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia The Gospel account in Matthew 14:22–34 places us on the Sea of Galilee, where the Lord teaches us the power of the steady gaze. After the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, Christ sends His disciples ahead by boat while He Read more

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The Dormition of the Theotokos

The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. In the books of our Church, the Dormition of the Theotokos, which is celebrated on the 15th of August, is noted with these words: “On the 15th of this month, Read more

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Temptations and the Christian Battle—Part 2

The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. If one wanted to investigate the deep causes of voluntary temptations, he would find much physical health, wealth, easy life, glory, while behind the involuntary ones he would see tribulations, Read more

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Reclaiming the Domestic Church: Back to Marriage Basics

By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia In a time marked by deep social shifts and spiritual confusion, the Orthodox Christian understanding of marriage is often overlooked or misunderstood. Many young people today delay marriage, avoid it altogether, or enter relationships that exclude the Church. Others live together Read more

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Disability & Our Church

As members of the Body of Christ, we have a responsibility to include all Christians fully into the life of our Church, and to be compassionate toward their needs at every stage of life. Use the resources below to learn more and make a difference at your Parish! “We do Read more

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