Last Fall, the Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) and the Cathedral of Saint Sophia, Los Angeles announced our collaboration on a new Orthodox Media Ministry at Saint Sophia Cathedral. This Summer, we invite you to join us for a celebration of that collaboration, along with a celebration of OCN’s 30th anniversary Read more…
Welcome to “The Children’s Word,” a weekly ministry of the Orthodox Christian Network. Each week, Presvytera Alexandra Houck writes this little newsletter for young parishioners! You will find age-appropriate articles, stories, and activities in every edition. The newsletter is provided in PDF format so that you can easily download 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…
As we enter the pre-lenten period, we’re preparing with lent-friendly recipes! This red lentil recipe is great for meal prep, simple and delicious! Get the recipe below and follow Emmy on Facebook and Instagram. Ingredients: 1 Pound Dried Red Split Lentils 2-3 Carrots 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1 Onion 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…
Going Which Way? Great Lent begins and with it begins a time of reorientation of ourselves. The Church tells us, take a portion of our year, and rededicate it to God. One of the Fathers of the Church, St. Dorotheos of Gaza, calls it a tithe of time The forty Read more…
We have begun a most blessed and important and joyful time of the year; Great Lent. If fully utilized, Great Lent can be a most rewarding experience. It brings us to Holy Week and Pascha wherein we celebrate the culmination of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ work on earth, Read more…
Join MyOCN Community and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for an exciting virtual event this International Women’s Day! “Faith in Leadership: A woman’s Perspective,” a panel discussion hosted by the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and the Orthodox Christian Network, intends to 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. 2024 Worldwide Pascha Exchange The WORLDWIDE PASCHA EXCHANGE with Orthodox Pebbles Read more…
As we enter the pre-lenten period, we’re preparing with lent-friendly recipes! This beet recipe from Emmy Louvaris is easy, healthy, and delicious! Get the recipe below and follow Emmy on Facebook and Instagram. Ingredients: 1 Bunch Beets with tops Garlic – coarsely chopped Olive Oil Balsamic vinegar Salt & Read more…
Last week, OCMC (Orthodox Christian Mission Center) leadership and donors traveled to Huehuetenango, Guatemala to witness the opening of a new seminary. This new facility was built through collaborative community effort, and is a crucial addition in an area where thousands of new Orthodox Christians are being served by only 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 2024 Lenten Journal. Download your FREE printable here. The journal is broken down by each Sunday of the Triodion period and Great Lent followed by the Read more…