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Fr. Chris Metropulos joins Fr. Alexander Leong and Dr. Jeff and Mrs. Andrea Yepez from the Maui Mission Parish of the GOARCH to learn about the impact of the recent fires on Maui and the ongoing recovery effort. We discussed the importance of centering an ecological mindset and listening to Read more…
In this Episode of The Black American Orthodox Experience, Fr. Samuel and Photios Woolbright discuss their shared past in pentecostalism, the Black charismatic church in America, connecting with Black clergy and reclaiming full Christian inheritance in the Orthodox Church. The Black American Orthodox Experience is a program focused on Orthodox Read more…
In Orthodox Christianity, the five senses are seen as gifts from God, through which we can experience and understand the world around us. These senses are celebrated and celebrated through various sacraments, including baptism, chrismation, and Holy Communion. Today, the significance of the five senses in Orthodox Christianity remains relevant Read more…
In this video series, Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis shares short reflections inspired by his latest book: The Heart of Encouragement: 176 Reflections to Build You Up and Empower You to Build Up Others. As Christians, we reflect the spirit of Christ’s belief in our personal worth. Yet, believing in ourselves can Read more…
In this episode of The Black American Orthodox Experience, Fr. Samuel Davis speaks with Abbess Fr. Dn. John Gresham about his conversion to the Orthodox Church from a Baptist background and the importance of understanding both Black Church history in America and the historical contributions of Black and African individuals Read more…
The Saint Vladimir’s Summer Music Institute is this June 21-24 with in person and virtual options. The focus of this year’s Institute is on the living practice of creative music-making and composition within the Orthodox liturgical tradition in North America. USE CODE “OCN” FOR A 20% DISCOUNT ON ALL REGISTRATION Read more…
Shannon Todd has been serving as an OCMC Missionary near Tijuana, Mexico, in partnership with Project Mexico & Saint Innocent Orphanage for the past three years. She is honored to work within the tutoring and youth ministry programs there and to serve the local developing Eucharistic community, drawing on her Read more…
In this episode of The Black American Orthodox Experience, Fr. Chrysostom Onyekakeyah speaks with Abbess Katherine Weston (Mother Katherine) about her experience as the only Black Abbess in the Eastern Orthodox Church in America, her musical compositions which blend musical traditions from the Black American Church with the Orthodox Liturgy, Read more…
In this episode of The Black American Orthodox Experience, Fr. Samuel Davis speaks with Rock Blackwell about his journey to the Orthodox Church through years of study and learning, his approach to raising an Orthodox Family as a Black father, small group ministry, the future of mission parishes and Orthodox Read more…
In today’s program, Fr. Samuel Davis speaks with Subdeacon Loveday Michael Okafor about effective outreach to communities that are currently underserved by Orthodox outreach in America, incorporating cultural traditions, how to create a truly welcoming parish, meaningful dialogue, tensions between African-American and African communities, and his observations as an experienced Read more…
Through our partner ATR, Fr. Christopher Metropulos speaks with Ukrainian clergymen in Ukraine about their experiences and perspectives. Support journalists in Ukraine.
Join us for a three part series with Dr. Eugenia Constantinou as she helps us to understand the full story and context of the Passion. The Crucifixion of the King of Glory is an incredible book to prepare readers for Holy Week with a greater understanding of the Passion story. Read more…