Faith • Grief • History • Hope
Faith • Grief • History • Hope
The Press Office of the Romanian Patriarchate informs us: On 5 July 2012, the working session of the Romanian Orthodox Church took place in the Synodal Room of the Patriarchal Residence under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. We mention…
I am a firm believer in the power of prayer. I have seen lives transformed by prayer and people praying for them. As an Orthodox Christian we also believe in the power of prayer of the Saints, those who have…
August 20, 2012 ~ UPDATE: When I wrote this essay some time back I was not in full command of the facts. I had a wonderful conversation today with Mr. Kalmoukos and I would like to revise my remarks concerning…
In 1989, Fr. Peter Gillquist released a book with the simple title “Becoming Orthodox.” I wonder if he knew at that time what an impact that book would have on the journey to Orthodoxy of so many people. Fr. Peter…
h/t AOI Blog Editors Note: When Fr. John wrote these words he came under much criticism from laity, clergy, and the hierarchy. These are words that need to be spoken and read more so today then they were when written…
One of the fundamental characteristics of a good leader, no, strike that, a great leader is courage. Of all the skills that leaders, especially leaders in the Church, need it is courage. We are faced with an unprecedented attack on…
There has been much discussion around the internet these days on the purpose of the church. The Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester, Massachusetts recently told one of the Roman Catholic colleges in his diocese to disinvite a speaker who is…
The Leadership of the Eastern Deanery Every so often, once or twice a year, the clergy of my diocese gather for a meeting. Our Archdiocese is broken down into smaller administrative units called deaneries and ours covers the eastern third…
Editor: I have to say this hit home with me. Each and every Orthodox Christian should read this article and take it to heart! And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your…