Source: Orthodoxy Cognate Page
In-depth conversation about the groundbreaking new film “Moses the Black,” releasing January 30, 2026. OUR GUESTS :
- Yelena Popovic – Writer & Director of “Moses the Black” and “Man of God”
- Dr. John G. Panagiotou – Chairman, Orthodoxy Cognate PAGE |
• ABOUT THE FILM: “Moses the Black” tells the extraordinary story of St. Moses the Black—a 4th-century Ethiopian gang leader who became one of the most beloved Desert Fathers—reimagined in modern-day Chicago. Starring Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, Quavo, and Chukwudi Iwuji, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Executive Producer. IN THIS INTERVIEW: ✓ Why Yelena Popovic chose St. Moses’s story after “Man of God” ✓ Bringing ancient saints into contemporary contexts
RELEASE INFO: 📅 In Theaters: January 30, 2026 https://hubs.la/Q03Znnjy0
ABOUT ST. MOSES THE BLACK: St. Moses the Black (330-405 AD) was an Ethiopian who led a violent gang before his dramatic conversion. He became a monk in the Egyptian desert and is celebrated for his teachings on forgiveness, repentance, and spiritual warfare. His life demonstrates that no one is beyond God’s redemption.
Yelena Popovic is an award-winning filmmaker whose debut feature “Man of God” (2021) brought the life of St. Nectarios of Aegina to international audiences. Through her production company Simeon Faith, she is committed to bringing Orthodox Christian stories to the screen with artistic excellence and theological integrity.
Dr. John G. Panagiotou serves as Chairman of Orthodoxy Cognate PAGE and is a distinguished professor specializing in Early Church History, Patristics, and Greek New Testament. His scholarship and commitment to Pan-Orthodox unity make him a leading voice in contemporary Orthodox theological discourse.
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