Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and invites us to reflect on the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Crowds gathered to welcome Him, shouting praises and waving palm branches, recognizing Him as the King who had come to deliver them. But this celebration was filled with layers Read more…
Looking for more fast-friendly recipes for the remainder of Lent and Holy Week? Foulia or Ful Medames is a delicious and filling option for breakfast, a snack or simple meal, or side. Get the recipes below and follow Emmy on Facebook and Instagram. Foule Medames Ingredients: 2 Cans Fava Read more…
We invite our OCN Community to spend more time in prayer and scripture during this Lenten period and are excited to share with you the 2025 Lenten Journal. Download your FREE printable here. The journal is broken down by each Sunday of Great Lent followed by the individual days of Holy Read more…
Presenting tons of resources for Great Lent from Orthodox Pebbles! . Craft kits are available to purchase, but tutorials are free, so feel free to create your own projects using supplies you have at home! Links and tutorials below. 2025 Worldwide Pascha Exchange The WORLDWIDE PASCHA EXCHANGE with Orthodox Pebbles Read more…
As Orthodox Christians, we are called to love our neighbor, not just in words but in action. Christ Himself taught us that serving those in need is serving Him (Matthew 25:40). Philanthropy—love for humanity—is central to our faith. Whether through feeding the hungry, visiting the sick, or helping struggling families, Read more…
I have been asked many times over the course of my priestly ministry, Father Chris, can you share with me the significance of Great Lent and its meaning to me in my spiritual journey? This brief article should assist in answering that question and more as we entire this sacred Read more…
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. In the hymnography of the Sunday of the Cheeseater or of Cheesefare is a form which connotes the beginning of feasts for the Christian. This feast refers to the first Read more…
Even in our very secularized culture, there’s one saint’s day no one is likely to forget: St. Valentine’s Day. But how much do you really know about the saint behind the day? If you’re like most of us, the answer is “not much.” And to make things worse, most of Read more…
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. It has been said of this parable that even if all of the holy text of the Old and New Testament was lost, and only this parable was saved, it Read more…
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. The events that we celebrate during the Triodion period are placed by the holy Fathers in such a wise manner, that all the feasts comprise a spiritual ladder. Whoever decides Read more…
Scripture Talk is a virtual Bible study ministry that meets every Tuesday, 7pm to 8pm EST. Each week, a different Orthodox priest from around the country is invited to help guide the discussion! These meetings are not broadcast, but are open to all participants who wish to join. Join on Read more…
