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Director’s Message: Experiencing the Beauty of Orthodoxy Through the Arts
Are We Giving All That We’ve Got to God?
Father Stavros Akrotirianakis reminds us that every new day is a gift from God, and it is up to us to make the most of it in return.
Father Martin Ritsi Asks, “Is God Calling You to Orthodox Mission Work?”
Father Martin Ritsi, the outgoing director of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center, offers guidance on how to recognize God’s call to missions.
Cappella Romana: Exploring the Deep Connections Between Hellenism, Byzatine Chant, and Orthodoxy
Richard Barrett describes the work of Cappella Romana, a celebrated vocal ensemble that performs worldwide the sacred vocal music of Byzantium and the Christian East.
Art as a Window to the Divine
Rev. Dr. Christopher T. Metropulos awakens the reader to the rich, sensory experience of the Orthodox Church.
Mother Katherine Weston: Fostering a Connection Between Orthodox Hymnology and African-American Spirituals
Archimandrite Chrysostom Onyekakeyah talks to the Abbess of St. Xenia Monastic Community in Indianapolis, Indiana, about a new hymnology that draws upon the rich musical heritage of African American Spirituals.
Saint John the Damascan: The Hymnographer of Popular Theology
Mihalis Athanasiou explores how this eighth century saint transformed the theology of the church into the hymnology of the church.
Saint Kassiani: The Hymnographer of Holy and Great Tuesday
Rev. Father George Konstantopoulos reflects upon the life of the beloved writer of the Hymn of Kassiani.
Beauty First Films: A Pilgramage Toward Awe, Beauty, and Holiness
Dr. Timothy Patitsas and Thomaida Hudanish, founders of the nonprofit Beauty First Films, talk about their first film, Saint Amphilochios of Patmos.
Up From Hell: Timothy G. Patitsas’s The Ethics of Beauty
Tony Woodlief’s poignant reflection on Patitsas’s book, The Ethics of Beauty, reveals how beauty is the path whereby healing from trauma is possible.
Ways to Contribute
Byzanfest 2023 Winners: Sacred Alaska, Inside, Theodora and the Witch
Rev. Dr. Christopher T. Metropulos interviews three young filmmakers who are bringing the light of Orthodoxy into the movie industry.
The Liturgical Arts Academy: Lessons in Humility and Grace
Marie Thomas escapes the pressures of modern-day life to participate in a week-long workshop on the ancient tradition of writing icons.
The Liturgical Arts Academy: Preserving the Sacred Traditions of the Church
Presvytera Christine Salzman, executive director of The Liturgical Arts Academy, talks about the academy’s in-depth offerings on the holy arts of Byzantine chant, iconography, and textiles, with the goal of passing these skills on to the next generation of Orthodox faithful.
Creative Writing as a Way of Knowing
Poet Scott Cairns describes the writing and reading of poetry as an act of discovery that invites us to partake of the presence of God.
Dr. Theogenes Teriba: A Pursuit of the Love of Beauty
Archimandrite Chrysostom Onyekakeyah interviews Dr. Theogenes Teriba on his views about beauty and art.
Walking in the Light of Christ
Michael Haldas examines what the Bible teaches us about acquiring the light of Christ in our lives.
Teaching Our Children the Beauty of the Orthodox Faith Through Liturgical Arts
Presvytera Mallory Kasapakis provides guidance on how to use the sacred arts of the Church to foster in children a profound connection to Orthodoxy.
Jonathan Jackson: The Purpose of the Orthodox Artist in the World
In this excerpt from The Mystery of Art, writer, actor, singer, and filmmaker Jonathan Jackson ponders the impact of the Orthodox artist in the world today.
Chimichurri Shrimp Tacos
Chef Sophia’s herb-infused Chimichurri Shrimp Tacos are the perfect addition to a summer cookout or fasting menus.
Reflection: The Beauty of Nature as a Stimulus for Spiritual Inquiry
Protopresbyter Vasileios Kalliakmanis writes that it is the “proper appreciation of the beauty of creation” that ultimately leads us to Christ.
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