The Spiritual Watch
Below, please find the latest issue of The Spiritual Watch, the official publication of the Metropolis of America, published with the blessings of His Eminence, Metropolitan Demetrius of America. In The Spiritual Watch, you will find news and information regarding our Holy Metropolis, as well as spiritual writings.
The Spiritual Watch, Vol VII (New: February 24/March 8, 2024)
Quote From the Fathers
I shall speak first about control of the stomach, the opposite to gluttony, and about how to fast and what and how much to eat. I shall say nothing on my own account, but only what I have received from the Holy Fathers. They have not given us only a single rule for fasting or a single standard and measure for eating, because not everyone has the same strength; age, illness or delicacy of body create differences. But they have given us all a single goal: to avoid over-eating and the filling of our bellies... A clear rule for self-control handed down by the Fathers is this: stop eating while still hungry and do not continue until you are satisfied.
—St. John Cassian, On the Eight Vices.
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Latest News
- Services Held to Honor the Sanctity of Saint Ioasaph of Edmonton and Buenos Aires
- His Grace Bishop Benedict of Astoria Ordained Bishop
- ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΗ: ΧΕΙΡΟΤΟΝΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΘΕΟΦΙΛΕΣΤΑΤΟΥ ΒΕΝΕΔΙΚΤΟΥ ΕΜΨΗΦΙΣΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΥ ΑΣΤΟΡΙΑΣ
- Announcement: The Ordination of His Grace Bishop-elect Benedict of Astoria
- Deacon Andrew Wales Ordained a Priest
- 2023 Parish Contributions
- Feast of the Holy Great-Martyr Demetrius at Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Monastery
- Youth Conference 2023 Photos
Latest Content
- How Do I Deal With Feast Day Temptations?
- Video Presentation of Family/Youth Conference in Astoria
- I’m an “Old-Calendarist”, You’re Not. I Didn’t Change, You Did (Sermon)
- Don't Feel Sorry for Yourself: Look at the Cross (Sermon)
- The Atheist, The Cross, and Saint Chrysostom (Sermon)
- I Don’t Want to Pick up My Cross (Sermon)
- The Orthodox Christians of Nigeria
- The Best Method to Fight the Beast (Sermon)
About the Church
The Church of the Genuine Orthodox Christians (GOC) of America is The Traditionalist Orthodox Church serving the faithful of North and South America following the old (Julian) calendar. Having its roots in the Diocese of Astoria, founded by Metropolitan Petros (Astyfides) in 1954, it presently consists of two Metropolises (America and Toronto) and two dioceses (Etna and Portland, and Boston), shepherded by five hierarchs, under the Presidency of His Eminence, Metropolitan Demetrius of America.
The Church of the GOC of America is an autonomous Eparchy whose Mother Church is The Holy Synod of the Church of the GOC of Greece, under the Presidency of His Beatitude Archbishop Kallinikos of Athens and All Greece. The bishops belonging to the Eparchial Synod are also members of the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece. We resist the heresy of Ecumenism.
Orthodox Awareness
The Problem of Conservative New Calendarism
A talk delivered by Fr. Maximus (Marretta) to the Inter-Orthodox Conference "Orthodoxy and Modern Ecumenism," University of Chicago, March 5/18, 2007. Read more...
Missions
Saint Matthew the Evangelist, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro is a town located near the Eastern border of Arkansas, with a population of approximately 60,000. From a human standpoint, it’s not the most likely candidate for a traditional Orthodox mission, but for an Orthodox Christian who orders his priorities around Christ and His Church, it makes perfect sense. Read more...
Youth
2023 Youth Conference
Please join us for the 2023 youth conference in Chicago, IL! To learn more, visit the home page or visit the conference website.
Ask A Priest
Two-Headed Snake Cane?
Q. Can you tell me what the two-headed snake cane the Greek Bishop is walking with represents? What does it mean?
-V.T.
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