For more than 50 years, Spyridon Denaxas has prayed, worked and welcomed the faithful in an island monastery carved into a seaside cliff that’s little changed since its founding more than a millennium ago.
Although times and answers cannot always be the same and methods may be different, the spirit that describes them must always remain the same – love for God and for all people, whoever they may be.
“It’s so glorious how the God shines within this one particular area,” said the Rev. John Sorochka, now rector emeritus.
Excerpted from Lesson 37: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, Rev. 22:2-3 (Series 4), by Fr. Peter Heers
Small entities might once again need to relearn how to hedge between great powers. One forgotten highborn woman from history provides some ancient realist lessons.
Antiochian Greek Orthodox Christians say that they are trapped in Syria with no way to defend themselves.
Drawing on a work on repentance from St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite, Protopresbyter Peter Heers speaks on the need to cultivate a broken and contrite and spirit and the determination to become one with God.
Imagine what the opening prayer of this service means to someone sentenced to spend the rest of their lives amidst a constant threat of violence.
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem just concluded their second season of excavations at Hyrcania, where they found colorful Byzantine mosaics and Herodian frescoes.
Did USAID sponsor anti-Orthodox persecution in Ukraine?
The grace of God is ready at any moment to reflect in the heart of man and to give him learning, to give him grace and mercy, but it wants to be given a reason.
Has the Church compromised her boundaries? Where does salvation lie, and how should we engage with Evangelicals, Protestants of all stripes, and Roman Catholics?
Protopresbyter Fr. George Papavarnavas
Saint Philon had the special blessing of being under the guidance of Saint Epiphanios, and this is very important, because on the one hand he had proper guidance, and on the other hand he had a model of a holy Bishop in his episcopal ministry.
The centennial celebration will take place at the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL, the first Orthodox church in Chicago.
Catherine Boeckmann
Dr. King is famous for his nonviolent philosophy and methodology. He believed in the “Beloved Community,” where all people are valued, respected, and treated with dignity.
On the floor of the monastery ruins is an intricate mosaic that includes “crosses, lions, doves, an amphora (a ceramic maritime shipping jug), flowers and geometric patterns.”
The cross is a 20-foot wooden structure anchored to the ground with cement, and it stands atop a hill above Pepperdine University.
Bishop Basil (Essey)
This tradition is observed in both parish churches and in the homes of the faithful. What is the meaning of this tradition and how did it begin?
Sednaya’s historic monastery lights up with a towering tree, bringing joy to a city scarred by more than a decade of war.
On December 15th, 2024, Christ the Savior Orthodox Church presented, "An Appalachian Christmas", a candlelit performance of traditional Christmas music by the combined choir of Christ the Savior Orthodox Church and Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV.
