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“Each of us must become an apostle.” A talk with Archimandrite Theologos (Chrysantakopoulos), a missionary to the Congo

[Orthodoxy Around the World]

“Each of us must become an apostle.” A talk with Archimandrite Theologos (Chrysantakopoulos), a missionary to the Congo

Svetlana Khmeleva

A missionary should first of all witness the good tidings of the gospel as it has been preserved by the Orthodox Church over the centuries—without change, without additions, without omissions. We have to look at our brothers (and we are all brothers, children of the one God, be we baptized or not) as at an icon, the image of God. We must respect the traditions by which people live, apply what is best of them. If tradition contradicts the spirit of Christianity, we have to explain this to people with love, without offending them.

Liberal heroes embraced conservative values before their deaths

[Coming to Orthodoxy]

Liberal heroes embraced conservative values before their deaths

Jack Kerouac, John Lennon, Bob Marley and to a lesser extent, Phil Lynott of the Irish Rock group Thin Lizzy, have all been considered as liberal icons by more than a few who consider themselves left-of-center both politically and socially.

Small-town Orthodoxy brings diverse group together

[Churches and Monasteries]

Small-town Orthodoxy brings diverse group together

The Metropolis of Chicago, one of the Greek Orthodox managing bodies in the United States, granted the small community of Orthodox Christians in the heart of Missouri parish status in 2002. The church was named St. Luke’s the Evangelist Greek Orthodox Church. And from day one, St. Luke’s has been growing, but it has never been just Greek. “I consider it my home now,” Ina Cernusca said. Cernusca and her family immigrated to Columbia from Romania in 2001, and have been a part of St. Luke’s since it was established.

Ecclesiology of Community and the Need for Tangible Unity in North America

[Orthodoxy Today]

Ecclesiology of Community and the Need for Tangible Unity in North America

Bishop Maxim Vasiljevic

The Church is a unity of charismas (a variety of orders and ministries) all of them existing simultaneously and in intimate interdependence. This unity of orders and the clergy-laity distinction marks the early Church in a decisive way. In this context, the head of this community (bishop) did not have authority merely intrinsic in his office alone, but in everything he said and did was in constant need of the presence and so to say the approbation of the other orders in the Church.

Ancient Art Comes To Syracuse

[Coming to Orthodoxy]

Ancient Art Comes To Syracuse

When local artist Brian Whirledge reached a plateau in his craft, he sought a teacher who could instruct him further.

Father Daniel Sisoyev’s Posthumous Mission: Three Stories

[Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days ]

Father Daniel Sisoyev’s Posthumous Mission: Three Stories

Deacon Giorgi Maximov

On November 19, 2009, priest Daniel Sisoyev was killed. He was a missionary, a preacher, and a talented orator, whose word both spoken and written roused people from their spiritual torpor and led them to Christ. Fr. Daniel’s followers speak different languages, live in various countries, and have varying experience in preaching, but they are all united by one thing—they know that it is their duty to spread to as many people as possible the truth of these words: “there is no salvation outside the Church”.

Our Joyous Response to God’s Blessings

[Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

Our Joyous Response to God’s Blessings

Rebekah Moll

When we become truly conscious of the gifts of God, we no longer have the time to ask for anything. We keep going and saying Thank You….Thank You…Thank You…Thank You… We see a person…Thank You…We see a flower…Thank You…We see a glass of milk…Thank You…Thank You….for everything! And such a joy enters into our life that many, even of those that are close to us, cannot understand what’s all this. When I lived in England sometimes people asked: What’s up? Why are you so happy”? “Because I am alive and I see you…Good day to you”!

The Road to Rome? Why Orthodoxy Deserves a Second Look

[Coming to Orthodoxy]

The Road to Rome? Why Orthodoxy Deserves a Second Look

Vincent Martini

For those who aren’t aware, Catholic Lane is a well-maintained Roman Catholic news and resource site that I have had the pleasure of contributing to from time to time (by the gracious invitation of their staff). While there are (from an Orthodox perspective) a great number of differences between our two churches — and we are not in full communion, nor really anywhere close to it — there are still many ways in which our two worlds overlap and our distinctives and theological viewpoints merge.

Theological Study, the Spiritual Life, and Russia Today: A Conversation with Fr. Gabriel (Bunge)

[Coming to Orthodoxy]

Theological Study, the Spiritual Life, and Russia Today: A Conversation with Fr. Gabriel (Bunge)

The following conversation with Schema-Archimandrite Gabriel (Bunge), the renowned patristics scholar from the Skete of the Holy Cross in Switzerland, was held during his visit to Moscow in early November 2012

A floating church launches divine journey

[Orthodoxy Today]

A floating church launches divine journey

Every year, the Novosibirsk floating church, with priests and doctors on board, visits villages 60 miles out from the banks of the Ob River. The idea of sending a floating church down the Ob came from the Rev. Alexander Novopashin, dean of the Cathedral of Saint Alexander Nevsky. The first time the boat set off on a missionary trip was in 1996. A year before this, priests had travelled through Novosibirsk Region on the Memorial Train, which was dedicated to the 50th anniversary of V-E Day.

"We teach our Parishioners that We are Missionaries in America"

[Coming to Orthodoxy]

"We teach our Parishioners that We are Missionaries in America"

In America, people speak openly and eagerly about religion. This is a special characteristic of the American people. That doesn’t necessarily mean serious, profound discussions of matters of faith. People walking to the grocery store, or taking a walk, are genuinely interested in what church their friends go, what their faith is about, which religion they confess, etc. The overwhelming majority of Americans consider themselves religious, even if they don’t attend church. This allows us to talk to them freely about our Orthodox Faith.

Erie church to share information about Orthodox Christianity

[Coming to Orthodoxy]

Erie church to share information about Orthodox Christianity

With its golden domes above the bayfront, Erie's Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity of Christ is one of the city's most visible places of worship.

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