Ode i. Christ is born! Glorify Him! * Christ is come from heaven! Go and meet Him! * Christ is on earth! Arise to Him! * Sing to the Lord, all you inhabitants of earth, and all you peoples, praise Him, * and with merriment extol Him who is glorified! Read more…
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. Homer’s “Odyssey” relates the adventures of Odysseus and his companions when they returned from the Trojan war to their homeland Ithaca. There is also a second “odyssey,” a Christian one Read more…
Welcome to “The Children’s Word,” a weekly ministry of the Orthodox Christian Network. Each week, Presvytera Alexandra Houck writes this little newsletter for young parishioners! You will find age-appropriate articles, stories, and activities in every edition. The newsletter is provided in PDF format so that you can easily download Read more…
The St. Maxim the Greek Institute, in collaboration with the Office of the Orthodox Church in the European Union, is organizing an International Scientific Conference titled POSTHUMANISM AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (PHAICON 2024), to be held at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens from November 18 to November 21, 2024. Τhe Read more…
Scripture Talk is a virtual Bible study ministry that meets every Tuesday, 7pm to 8pm EST. Each week, a different Orthodox priest from around the country is invited to help guide the discussion! These meetings are not broadcast, but are open to all participants who wish to join. Join on Read more…
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. There is a difference in the perception of the Crucifixion, amongst the Fathers of the East and of the West. Western Theology cries and wails inconsolably before the Crucified One, Read more…
Heavenly Father, In this time of uncertainty and division following a difficult election, we come before You with heavy hearts and earnest prayers. We acknowledge the struggles faced by our nation and the divisions among its people. We seek Your guidance and healing in a land torn by conflict and Read more…
Our upcoming Gala, “Connecting To Wisdom (Sophia),” to be held on June 7th, 2025, at Saint Sophia Cathedral’s Huffington Center, will benefit OCN’s “Centuries of Faith, One Network Campaign” and the establishment of the Orthodox Media Ministry at Saint Sophia Cathedral. The Gala will highlight OCN’s 30 year history and Read more…
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. The music that is chanted in the services of the Orthodox Church is called Byzantine music. It owes its title to the pained but glorious spiritual Byzantium, which bequeathed us Read more…
October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Whether you’ve been struggling yourself, need help for a friend, or want to improve support in your parishes, there are resources available. Chat by text or phone through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) hotline at NAMI.org The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is Read more…
Introduction The political atmosphere in America today is characterized by deep divisions, cultural conflicts, and a myriad of challenges that require careful examination from an Orthodox Christian perspective. It is important to start out with realistic expectations within the truth of the Gospels in order for our spiritual existence to Read more…
The following in an excerpt from “Eros of Orthodoxy,” translated by Fr. Nicholas Palis and written by Mr. Pantelis Paschou. It is probably difficult for man in today’s world of “ill repute” in its greatest analogy to understand, what the Orthodoxy of the holy Fathers is, or that which we Read more…