Register Now and be entered to win an Eikona giveaway. Join myOCN Interactive Virtual Community on Thursday 8/12 at 7pm EST. Fr. Christopher Metropulos and guests Eikona; Presvytera Stacey Dorrance, Presvytera Marika Brown, and Chrysanthy Therianos will discus as three sisters who love to sing started their ministry in answer to Read more…
Saint George is one of the most beloved saints of the Eastern Church. In particular, the people of Cappadocia, his homeland, had recourse to him for help and assistance from very early on and his honour and fame spread throughout the world. The achievements of the saint didn’t remain only Read more…
Watch now Jonathan Jackson, at the second part of his recent interview to Pemptousia talks about his new music album ‘Ultraviolet Empire’ and his professional plans for 2020. Watch the first part of the interview here Source: pemptousia.com ABOUT THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) is Read more…
Saint Dimitrios, the patron saint of Thessaloniki, occupies a special place in the liturgical tradition of the city. The magnificent basilica, with the Grace-giving relics of the saint, is a source of consolation and blessing. The famous mosaics, the catacombs, and the Byzantine icons in the chapel of Saint Efthymios Read more…
Whoa, Podner! What’s this guy doing? I realize this may seem wildly off the track, but bear with me. There is a message in here somewhere. In this offering, I don’t address the music make-up, the presentation, or the production values. I invite you to peer with me a little deeper Read more…
As a living continuum of tradition, Byzantine music occupies an important position in the musical past of Veria. Today, gifted singers continue this musical tradition, which is perfectly attuned to the architectural and iconographic decoration of the Byzantine churches of the town. Iordanis Koutsimanis, the Protopsaltis of the church of Read more…
http://radio.myocn.net/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/crtl031916wv.mp3 “Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.” ― Johann Sebastian Bach In this edition of Come Receive the Light, we have an Orthodox music pairing; sacred with folk. Listen as Fr. Chris speaks with Dr. Vladimir Morosan whose company Read more…
The new EIKONA album is out, and Presvytera Stacey Dorrance is here to talk about their love for sacramental music in a language they understand, and their new CD, Abundant Mercy, the Polyeleos. You can find their CD on the OCN Amazon store, or their website www.eikona.com But first, listen Read more…
A religious hymn is a great blessing for everyone. It constitutes praise to the Most High, honor for His holy people, worldwide harmony, an eloquent proof of the Church’s unity. It expresses the voice of the Church, its confession. It brings about a complete spiritual uplifting and absolute peace and Read more…
Great Lent is about stepping out of the busyness of life and intentionally entering an arena to battle the passions. We are called to live simply and in stillness. We fast, we give alms, we attend special services . . . but sometimes, it’s hard to enter into the spirit Read more…