The Prayer Rope - What Is It? (Greek)

Fr. Pavlos Stratigeas (the future Metropolitan of America) explains the history and use of the komboskini (prayer rope) in Christian history. He also discusses how the komboskini is an integral part of the Christian method of achieving the state of becoming Deified or Divinized through the process of the Jesus Prayer, or the Prayer of the Heart, also known as Noetic Prayer.

Orthodox Awareness

The Calendar Question

A Classic Defense of the Old Calendar, proving it is part of the Tradition of the Church. 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

2026 Youth Conference

Please join us for the 2026 youth conference in Upper Marlboro, MD! To learn more, visit the this page.

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. Read more...