The Orthodox Church of Tomorrow
Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen! In 1945, a Paschal Liturgy like no other was performed. Just days after their liberation by the US military on April 29, 1945, hundreds of Orthodox Christian prisoners at the Dachau concentration camp … [Continue reading]
We all know the answer to this question. My question is, where are the liberals in our defense? The recently displaced archbishop of Mosul, Iraq was speaking with particular candor when I met him last fall in the Middle East. He said, “People in … [Continue reading]
by Fr. Stephen Supica Wisdom. Let us attend. At the beginning of Great Lent – on the two Saturdays before Lent begins, and the first Saturday of the Fast – we have special Memorial Services for all our departed loved ones, indeed, for all … [Continue reading]
“You look out in the crowd and you see so many young people,” remarked Orthodox Bishop Michael of New York and New Jersey. He said it gave him great hope for the future of the pro-life movement. The primate of the Orthodox Church in America, … [Continue reading]
A you a "tithe-cripple"? Is your parish? Speak out now. Take the survey. To All Clergy and Laity Interested in the Subject of "Orthodox Christians and Giving to the Church." A national study "Exploring Orthodox Generosity: Giving in US Orthodox … [Continue reading]
Today was the consecration to the episcopacy of Bishop Daniel (Brum) of Santa Rosa. I am happy that such a good friend has ascended to this ministry as archpastor! At his consecration as bishop, as at all Orthodox ordinations, the clergy, the choir … [Continue reading]
Archpastoral Message of His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon SANCTITY OF LIFE To the Venerable Hierarchs, Reverend Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Orthodox Church in America: Dearly beloved, Today has been designated by the Orthodox Church … [Continue reading]
Looks like Fr. Seraphim Rose was right about the Religion of the Future after all. "Spiritual religion has been the best discovery by the human race to shape an individual's life, and there will always be a need for it. Man cannot always think of … [Continue reading]
by Tim Brown And why are the citizens of Houston not demanding this woman resign? Isn't that the real question? Houston’s Lesbian Mayor Annise Parker is at it again after standing down on subpoenaing pastor’s sermons. We had not heard from her for … [Continue reading]
by Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) With the upcoming consecration of a friend to the episcopacy, I'm offering a little more on episcopal vestments for your edification. The Sakkos The sakkos, from the Hebrew sakk meaning “sackcloth” was part of … [Continue reading]