Did you know there are almost 5,000 kids in Arkansas’ foster care system today? There is a huge need for 2,000 more foster families, and 375 children are waiting to be adopted into a loving forever family. Because of the shortage of families, nearly 200 teens will “age out” of the system this year and … Read more
As we celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy, which commemorates the triumph of the Iconodules over the Iconoclasts, it is worthwhile to reflect upon the reason for the Orthodox insistence that icons are not only allowable, but are necessary to the Christian people. Here are the words of St. John of Damascus (+749): Worship is the … Read more
Join us tonight for the first Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts beginning at 6:15 pm. From the service booklet prepared by Fr. Joseph: Introduction to the Service The season of Great Lent is a rigorous time of spiritual combat that prepares us for the celebration of Pascha, the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. … Read more
Englewood, NJ • February 20, 2018 In response to numerous unnamed sources spreading confusion over the internet, His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH reaffirms the long-standing policy of the Antiochian Archdiocese, which is in accordance with the practice of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, regarding the reception of converts to the Faith. To … Read more
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Reflection from Fr. Thomas Hopko, of blessed memory, courtesy of Ancient Faith Ministries. Episode Description: As we are in the beginning days of the Nativity fast, Fr. Tom takes us on a journey from the Presentation of Mary in the Temple to Theophany. Fr. Tom references a couple of resources: The Winter Pascha by Fr. Thomas … Read more
The Nativity Fast begins November 15. By asking us to enter into a fast of preparation for the Nativity of Christ, the tradition of the Church points us toward the profundity of the Incarnation, asking us to create an open space within ourselves, ready to receive the gift of His coming anew. Following are the … Read more
