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Syrian Christians Afraid of Possible Islamist Rule
DAMASCUS, May 14 (RIA Novosti) Tags: Bashar al-Assad, Syria, Damascus Christians living in conflict-torn Syria are afraid that their community would fall victim of religious extremism if President Bashar al-Assad regime collapses and Islamists come to power. “I am afraid that we will suffer bad times,” a member of Damascus’s Christian community, who identified himself as Jorge, told RIA Novosti. …More -
Announcement of Holy Synod of Bishops of Serbian Orthodox Church on latest imprisonment of Archbishop John
After years of persecution, harassment, arrests and imprisonments, His Beatitude the Archbishop of Ohrid and Metropolitan of Skopje kyr Dr. …More -
OCA Holy Synod concludes Spring Session
RIVES JUNCTION, MI [OCA] Holy Dormition of the Mother of God here provided the setting for the Spring Session of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America May 7-10, 2012. …More -
Vladimir Putin Sworn In For Third Term As Russia's President
MOSCOW -- Vladimir Putin took the oath of office in a brief but regal Kremlin ceremony on Monday, while on the streets outside thousands of helmeted riot police prevented hundreds of demonstrators from protesting his return to the presidency. Putin, 59, has ruled Russia since 2000, first as president and then during the past four years as prime minister. The new, now six-year term will keep him in power until 2018, with the option of running for a fourth term. …More -
VIDEO - Greek Orthodox American Leaders (G.O.A.L.) Meeting, Feb. 7, 1998 - Denver, CO
Theme: "We are all called to be Servant Leaders". Speeches about the crisis in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in North America and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Speakers include: Dee Jacquet George Aravosis (Orthodox Christian Laity - OCL) Steve Angelides Dr. John Collis Dr. Valerie Karras Part 1 …More -
VIDEO - 11th Annual OCL Meeting. Theme: "Orthodoxy in the Next Millennium and the Role of OCL."
11th Annual OCL Meeting. October 9-11, 1998 at The Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, CA. Theme: "Orthodoxy in the Next Millennium and the Role of the Orthodox Christian Laity." Stephen P. Angelides, George D. Aravosis, George D. Coupounas, Dr. Peter Haikalis, John T. John, Rev. Michel E. Najim, Rev. Steven J. Vlahos, Dr. Verna Harrison. …More -
VIDEO - OCL Press Conference - 1993: The first Press Conference of Orthodox Christian Laity.
The first Press Conference of Orthodox Christian Laity. Part 1 Part 2 …More -
AUDIO - Terry Mattingly: Talk on Orthodox Unity in America at the OCL Conference on November 4, 2007
Terry Mattingly gives a though-provoking talk about Orthodoxy in America from the perspective of a journalism professor and one who converted to the faith. He talks about the importance of a commitment to a sacramental life as the key to creating a united Orthodox Church in North America. CLICK HERE to listen. …More -
AUDIO - Archbishop Lazar Puhalo: Talk on Orthodox Unity from a Spiritual Perspective to OCL Conference on November 4, 2007
CLICK HERE to listen to this excellent talk by Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo) about elements necessary for Orthodox Christian unity in North America and reasons for disunity. …More -
Video - 4th Annual OCL Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland: “Orthodoxy: A New World Vision.”
4th Annual OCL Meeting, October 25-27, 1991. Baltimore, Maryland. Workshop on topics included in Project for Orthodox Renewal: Administration and Accountability; Faith Language and Culture; Mission and Outreach; Orthodox Unity; Selection of the Hierarchy; Spiritual Renewal and Women’s Role in the Church. Keynote Speaker was Rev. Dr. Anthony Ugolnik. His topic was “Orthodoxy: A New World Vision.” Dr. …More
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