Terri Brown Neal is a retired registered nurse from Jacksonville, Florida and 2022 convert to Orthodoxy. She has dedicated the last decade to activism and community service, driven by compassion through social justice. Initially motivated to act by the tragic murder of Trayvon Martin, Terri became engaged through various initiatives. Read more…
Armed with Faith Season 2 Episode 8 with Fr. Gary Kyriacou of Saint Sophia Cathedral Los Angeles. Fr. Gary Kyriacou speaks with former Reformed pastor and newly ordained Orthodox Priest Fr. John Souza about his path to Orthodoxy and to the Priesthood. Fr. John’s story is a fascinating one, beginning Read more…
Terri “Veronica” Brown Neal is a retired registered nurse from Jacksonville, Florida and 2022 convert to Orthodoxy. She has dedicated the last decade to activism and community service, driven by compassion through social justice. Initially motivated to act by the tragic murder of Trayvon Martin, Terri became engaged through various Read more…
Micah and Agatha Triplett talk about the challenges of raising a young family, joining the Orthodox Church, getting involved in a mission-minded parish, and how to contribute to a parish based on one’s own talents and passions, especially as a young mother. The Black American Orthodox Experience is a program Read more…
Around the world, Orthodox Christians will soon be participating in the same services in celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord. Much of Holy Week and Pascha is shared by Orthodox Christians across many cultures, which connects us spiritually. Nevertheless, the variety of cultures found within Orthodox Christianity means that Read more…
Armed with Faith Season 2 Episode 6 with Fr. Gary Kyriacou of Saint Sophia Cathedral Los Angeles. Jesus Wept. He mourned the loss of his friend, and when the time came for His own death, He prayed for the cup to be passed. What matters is what followed: Jesus prayed Read more…
Luther Menard speaks with Fr. Samuel Davis about his journey to the Orthodox Church from a Protestant background, the responses of his friends and family, and his current work in Jacksonville, FL. The Black American Orthodox Experience is a program focused on Orthodox missions in America—insights, challenges, and how we Read more…
ln 2023, 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. In 2025, we invite you to join us for a celebration of that collaboration, along with a celebration of OCN’s 30th anniversary Read more…
Nothing can keep us from the love of God. The examples of Saint Mary of Egypt, Saint Paul and others show us that there is no need to withhold ourselves from participation in the Church out of shame. Heaven will rejoice with us as we repent and are welcomed with 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…
Fr. Samuel Davis speaks with Rebecca Hernandez, a convert to the faith and an advocate in the Native American community. Rebecca speaks about becoming a welcoming parish, the historical relationship between Indigenous Americans and Christianity, her personal experience of conversion, and respectful outreach. The Black American Orthodox Experience is a Read more…
Fr. Gary Kyriacou talks about the lessons we have to learn from Saint John Climacus. Sometimes it is the things we refuse to let go of, that keep our focus from the top of the ladder. The more we keep our eye on Christ, the easier it is to follow Read more…