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The Hagiography of the Orthodox Church—Understanding Orthodox Artistic Expression

The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. In order for someone to…

myOCNJune 3, 2026

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The Baptism of Fire

The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. Whoever believes that the Church,…

myOCNMay 27, 2026

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The Eyes which Don’t See

The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. The miracle of the man…

myOCNMay 20, 2026

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“Know thyself”

“Know thyself” is one of the greatest Greek maxims. But today, almost no thought or effort is applied to genuine, deep self-knowledge. Rather, we are…

Fr. Chris MetropulosMay 15, 2026

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Bethesda at the Bedside

By Fr. Michael PsaromatisGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Christ is Risen! There are moments when the ordinary supports of life are suddenly taken from beneath…

myOCNMay 5, 2026

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Garbage In, Garbage Out

You know the saying, "Garbage in, garbage out!" If we spend our time consuming things through our senses, we can be sure that what we…

Fr. Chris MetropulosMay 15, 2026

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The Noetic Diamond, Saint George

Saint George then very young—barely twenty years of age, with a bright and joyous future ahead of him—revealed on his own that he was a…

myOCNApril 24, 2026

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The Lamentation That Becomes Hope

We sing as though we stand with Joseph of Arimathea, who lovingly takes down the body of Christ from the Cross. We sing as though…

Fr. Chris MetropulosApril 10, 2026

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We Begin The Most Sacred Journey of the Year

The city is alive with sound. Pilgrims have come for the Passover. The streets are crowded. People are speaking in hushed excitement because rumors have…

Fr. Chris MetropulosApril 10, 2026

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An Introduction to the Great (Holy) Week

The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. We have now passed over…

myOCNApril 7, 2026

Articles

The Hagiography of the Orthodox Church—Understanding Orthodox Artistic Expression

The Baptism of Fire

The Eyes which Don’t See

“Know thyself”

Bethesda at the Bedside

Garbage In, Garbage Out

The Noetic Diamond, Saint George

The Lamentation That Becomes Hope

We Begin The Most Sacred Journey of the Year

An Introduction to the Great (Holy) Week

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