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Where We Come from Shapes Where We Are Going

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the

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Waiting with Faith

By faith Abraham sojourned in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked forward to the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. And what more shall I say?

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Cooking with Emmy Louvaris: Kourabiethes

Make Greek Kourabiethes for Christmas with Emmy Louvaris! Ingredients: 3 1/2 – 4 Cups Flour Sifted (850g) 2 Cups Unsalted Butter (500g) 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar (100g) 2 Egg Yokes 1 Egg 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1/3 Cup brandy 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 Lb Powdered Sugar for Dusting (450g) 3/4C

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Hymns & Carols for Celebrating the Nativity of our Lord

Enjoy hymns and carols from Orthodox Churches around the world to get your family in the Christmas spirit this season! Hymns of the Nativity Concert – Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Orthodox Christian Monks of the Svetogorskaya Monastery in Ukraine chant Christmas Carols. “O Gladsome Light” – Holy Resurrection Orthodox

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OCN Weekly Printable Children’s Word

  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

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