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SUPRASL – Thanksgiving 2024

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Source: SUPRASL In this newsletter: Force-Fed But Starving A Poem: Placed Prayer Giving Thanks is More Than Saying Thanks Thank You, O Lord! Schmemann In Translation Dear friends, Thanksgiving, offering the Eucharist, is what we as Orthodox Christians do no matter country, culture or nation. As Fr Alexander Schmemann said in his well known Thanksgiving homily, “Everyone capable of thanksgiving is capable of salvation and eternal joy.” As we gather around our tables, whether they be in our homes celebrating Thanksgiving, or in our parishes offering thanks to God and partaking of the Holy Eucharist,  we can all take a moment to reflect…

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Bishop Maximus of Melitini visits the Theological School of Kenya, where Metropolitan Makarios is seen alongside the students of the School. Photo: (Bishop Maximus of Melitini)

Metropolitan Makarios’ Mission of Hope and Transformation in Kenya

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Source: The National Herald By TNH Staff NAIROBI – In Africa, where Orthodoxy is taking deeper root, the missionary work of Metropolitan Makarios shines as a beacon of knowledge and spiritual guidance. His presence in Kenya is renewing the local community with the power of divine love, going beyond the traditional boundaries of church life. For over fifty years, his pastoral efforts have shaped the spiritual landscape of Africa, where the Orthodox tradition now flourishes and bears remarkable fruit. At the headquarters of the Holy Metropolis in Nairobi, what was once a barren land filled with dry grass and dangerous…

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HCHC Announces Four Position Openings

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Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Join the team of dedicated employees who work to faithfully support the mission of Hellenic College Holy Cross every day. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and any additional requested application materials to [email protected]. HCHC is hiring! Open positions are listed below. Please click the position title for more information. Dean of Students Director of Annual Giving Development Associate Office Manager Marketing Communications and Public Relations Specialist Employment and Non-Discrimination Policy Notice of Non-Discrimination Hellenic College, Inc. (HCHC) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion,…

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Matushka Olga’s Relics Uncovered in Kwethluk, AK

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Source: Orthodox Church in America On November 15-16, 2024, clergy and faithful from across Alaska, the lower 48 states, and from other parts of the world gathered in the village of Kwethluk, AK for the uncovering of the relics of Matushka Olga. Led by His Grace Bishop Alexei of the Diocese of Sitka and Alaska, this event marks a significant step toward her upcoming glorification. On November 16, amid frigid temperatures, the relics were uncovered as the Holy Gospel was read. Matushka Olga was then brought to St. Nicholas Church and her relics were transferred to a new reliquary prepared for her. The…

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Campus of Annunciation Cathedral of Chicago To Be New Metropolis Center

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Source: The National Herald LOMBARD, IL – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago has announced the approval by the Metropolis Council of entry into a contract to purchase the property at 1015 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60610. The Metropolis Council’s approval follows a parish General Assembly decision by Annunciation Cathedral stewards to sell the property to the Metropolis of Chicago. Under the agreement, the property will be purchased from Annunciation Cathedral and will be developed into the new Metropolis Center, the long-term headquarters and spiritual home of the Metropolis of Chicago. “After weighing the benefits of furthering Metropolitan Nathanael’s…

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His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta officiates at the Vatopedi Monastery of Mount Athos. (Photo provided by the Metropolis of Atlanta)

Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta Talks to TNH About His Resignation

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Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON – Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, who on November 8 submitted his resignation letter to Patriarch Bartholomew along with a request for his long-time collaborator and assistant, Bishop Sevastianos of Zelon, to succeed him, gave an interview to The National Herald that could be described as the capstone of his episcopacy. He spoke with clarity, eloquence, seriousness, and humor about his resignation. He also discussed whether Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew would honor his wish to recommend the election of Bishop Sevastianos. He also reflected on his childhood years at Mount Athos, starting at the…

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OCA Holy Synod Meets for its Regular Fall 2024 Session

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Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA]   On November 4-7, 2024, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met for its Regular Fall 2024 Session in Springfield, VA, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. The meeting began on Tuesday, November 5, with an opening Molieben and introductory remarks from His Beatitude, followed by an overview of the Fall Session. The Holy Synod addressed various matters, including updates from Synodal Offices and Committees, discussions on the Canonization Commission — particularly the glorification of Matushka Olga. Dates surrounding her upcoming glorification were decided upon and will be made public…

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Communiqué of the GOA Holy Eparchial Synod, November 12, 2024

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Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Holy Eparchial Synod New York, November 12, 2024 COMMUNIQUE  His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over an extraordinary session of the Holy Eparchial Synod today, which was held via teleconference. During the meeting: A) A letter from His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was reviewed, conveying that: The Holy Eparchial Synod’s proposals to add the Very Reverend Archimandrites Gedeon Varytimos, Meletios Gianniodis, Ioannikios Gregoriadis, and Spyridon Chatzis to the list of eligible candidates for episcopal election have been accepted. The proposal to incardinate His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos…

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His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago. (Photo provided by The Metropolis of Chicago)

Patriarch Bartholomew Dismisses Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago from the Synod

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Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON – The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has dismissed Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago from his position on the Holy Synod of the Phanar through a pittakion—an official Patriarchal letter—without providing any explanation, The National Herald has learned. The Patriarchal letter, exclusively obtained by The National Herald, states: “Most Reverend Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, beloved brother in the Holy Spirit and co-liturgist of Our Modesty, grace to Your Eminence and peace from God. Through these Patriarchal Letters, we inform Your Eminence that, for reasons held by Our Modesty, we relieve you of your Synodal duties,…

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Archbishop Nathaniel, Fr. Nicholas Anton, Metropolitan Nicholas

OCL 37th Annual Conference Focuses on Inter Parish Associations and Roundtable Discussions

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Source: Orthodox Christian Laity About OCL Orthodox Christian Laity (OCL) is an independent, national, Pan-Orthodox, 501(c)3 non-profit, educational association, incorporated in the State of Illinois on March 17, 1988, to advance the renewal of the Orthodox Christian Church in the United States by advocating that the laity remain part of the conciliar governance process which provides balance to the hierarchy and clergy, all working together in governance, spiritual and other matters to ensure accountability and transparency in the affairs of the Church. OCL is committed to the establishment of an administratively and canonically unified, self-governing Orthodox Church in the United…

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Catholicos Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I

Catholicos of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church dies

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Source: Metro Vaartha He was 95. According to the Syrian Church authorities, the Catholicos, who was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments for a long time, passed away at 5.21 PM. He had led the church’s followers through a period of turmoil after a Supreme Court ruling stripped the Jacobite faction of control over its churches. Amidst the dispute between the Jacobite and Orthodox factions of the Malankara Church, he led the former’s faction after they lost the control of their churches and properties following the 2017 SC verdict. The apex Court ruled that the 1,100 parishes and their churches under…

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Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki

Metropolitan of Thessaloniki discussed the role of women, same-sex couples and juvenile delinquency

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Source: Orthodox Times Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki addressed a range of issues, including the place of women in modern society, the growing problem of juvenile delinquency, especially among minors, whether the Church is conservative, and reactions to same-sex marriage. In an interview with the website voria.gr, Metropolitan Philotheos emphasized his approach to dealing with the faithful. “Every issue has its place. When I preach, I explain the Gospel and speak more instructively, but when I go out for coffee and socializing, I meet people in their daily lives,” he noted. He rejects the notion that the church is conservative while…

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