By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia A Christian is not one who tallies achievements, but one who abides in Jesus Christ in whom the Father gives the Spirit (John 17:3; Galatians 2:20). Christianity is not self-improvement by tally. It is communion with a Person, Jesus Christ, through Read more
By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Forgiveness is spoken about often in our culture, but it is rarely practised. In our country, Australia, we have seen forgiveness shine in a way that touched the whole nation. After a drunk driver killed three of their children and their Read more
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
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
By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia What if your worth had nothing to do with your performance? What if, before you ever succeeded or failed, you were already loved? These are not slogans from a self-help book, but the quiet, firm truth proclaimed by the Church, day Read more
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
Fr. George Bithos is a Priest at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Austin, TX. Fr. Chris Metropulos spoke with him about the floods that recently devastated Texas and how the community is responding. (Recorded July 17th, 2025)
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
By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Before the sun lifts its golden veil over Fiji, while the matangi (the soft morning breeze) moves gently through the banana trees and hibiscus, I watch a single flame flicker beside an icon of the Virgin Mary and Christ. In the Read more
What do we fail to understand about the lived experienced of disabled Christians in our parishes? What changes can we make to include them fully in the life of the Church? Pres. Melanie DiStefano answers some key questions about disability access and what our Church is doing to become more Read more
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
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. In one of his troparia in the 6th ode, the inspired hymnographer who wrote the canons for the Synaxis of Saint John the Forerunner, offers a timely characterization of him: Read more