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
“When we treat people as if they are less than human because they don’t have typical abilities, we deny the Christ within them and we deny Christ within ourselves. It diminishes each of us…it diminishes our humanity.” Presvytera Melanie DiStefano and Rachael Giannis join Fr. Chris Metropulos to discuss existing Read more
By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia On Holy Ascension, the Lord, risen from the dead, takes our humanity into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. It is a feast of glory, but also a feast that teaches us how to wait. Christ Read more
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. The matter of temptations and the war that the Christian has against them, is heavy and somewhat “scholastic” probably for modern man. Not only for religiously indifferent men but even Read more