The Orthodox Public Affairs Committee (OPAC) is a public advocacy organizations that seeks toto promote, support, defend and champion Orthodox Christian and all Christian communities worldwide in the face of persecution, exclusion, and prejudice. OPAC Statement on the Palm Sunday Attack in Sumy An Outrage Against Faith and Humanity in Read more…
This Wednesday, April 9th at 7pm, join is for a LIVE cooking demonstration with Chef Sophia Manatakis! Chef Sophia Manatakis is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and a full time private chef. She has appeared on the Food Network’s “Chopped,” and was previously honored with OCN’s 30 under Read more…
We’re resuming our deep dive Lenten series with Dr. Eugenia Constantinou, based on her book “The Crucifixion of the King of Glory.” In part one of this episode, we’re discussing who Judas was, his motivations for betraying Christ, and the implications of his choice. In part two , Dr. Constantinou Read more…
This Thursday, March 26th at 1pm, join is for a LIVE cooking demonstration with Chef Sophia Manatakis! Chef Sophia Manatakis is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and a full time private chef. She has appeared on the Food Network’s “Chopped,” and was previously honored with OCN’s 30 under 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…
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 2025 Lenten Journal. Download your FREE printable here. The journal is broken down by each Sunday of Great Lent followed by the individual days of Holy 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. 2025 Worldwide Pascha Exchange The WORLDWIDE PASCHA EXCHANGE with Orthodox Pebbles Read more…
As Orthodox Christians, we are called to love our neighbor, not just in words but in action. Christ Himself taught us that serving those in need is serving Him (Matthew 25:40). Philanthropy—love for humanity—is central to our faith. Whether through feeding the hungry, visiting the sick, or helping struggling families, Read more…
Online Church Services Streamed from Your Device OCN offers online streaming of Orthodox worship services throughout the world. Watch them with your family or just have them play in the background. Please be sure to check to see the times of the services by visiting the respective homepages. Please also Read more…
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. In the hymnography of the Sunday of the Cheeseater or of Cheesefare is a form which connotes the beginning of feasts for the Christian. This feast refers to the first Read more…
Even in our very secularized culture, there’s one saint’s day no one is likely to forget: St. Valentine’s Day. But how much do you really know about the saint behind the day? If you’re like most of us, the answer is “not much.” And to make things worse, most of Read more…
