First Weekend of the Great Fast 2018

Details
Created on Saturday, 03 March 2018 01:14

His Eminence served the first Akathist service of Great Lent at his Cathedral in Astoria. In the morning, he attended Matins and Divine Liturgy at the Saint Syncletike Convent on Long Island. He then returned to the Cathedral for Saturday night and Sunday Liturgy.

28059457_547429892279221_8865988121370923059_n
28059457_547429892279221_886598812137092...
28059457_547429892279221_8865988121370923059_n
28168511_547429835612560_868776254179621640_n
28168511_547429835612560_868776254179621...
28168511_547429835612560_868776254179621640_n
28279052_547429888945888_1185596572629759383_n
28279052_547429888945888_118559657262975...
28279052_547429888945888_1185596572629759383_n

Orthodox Awareness

Ecumenical Dialogues Intensified

At the beginning of September (n.s.) Bartholomew called together a “Synaxis of the Patriarchates and the Autocephalous Church of Cyprus" at the Phanar in order to coordinate their efforts for the First Ecumenistic Council which they plan to convene shortly. At it, they will most certainly have to deal with a conflict with the Patriarchate of Moscow concerning primacy, but also they will proclaim the heresy of Ecumenism with an alleged synodal decision of Ecumenical (or rather Ecumenistic) force. 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

Is the GOC Insular?

Q. In considering becoming part of the GOC in America, I am getting warnings from various circles that the attitude of GOC people is that of being “walled off,” “arrogant,” “judgmental,” and “in your face” toward those not in the Genuine Orthodox Church, with accusations such as “World Orthodox” priests are “not even Christians” and the like. Could you give me your personal, realistic assessment of this dynamic and possibly refer me to an official statement on how GOC members should and do relate to and communicate with those in “World Orthodoxy”? Read more...