Source: Orthodox Exchange Summary Due to migration and conversions alike, Orthodoxy is growing in the West. Such numbers necessarily entail need, and Orthodox Exchange is seeking to address this with a new magazine. Including regular columns, educational material, book reviews, and news, this new magazine represents an unprecedented offering for Orthodox Christians living outside of traditionally Orthodox lands. The first-ever edition of Orthodox Exchange: The Magazine will come out in September. Available digitally to subscribers around the world, its purpose is to bring news about the good things happening among the Orthodox Churches, especially those based in Western countries; provide…
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Source: The New Voice of Ukraine Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko announced on July 6 that his regime will provide “sanctuary” to monks from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, according to the pro-government Telegram channel Pul Pervogo. “No monk will be left to fend for themselves in Belarus. We will do everything to provide them shelter in Belarus,” the message read. Amidst recent defeats of the Russian army on the battlefield, Lukashenko expressed his confidence that Russia would still win the war. The dictator claimed that Russia is the closest ally of Belarus, and this is “no secret to anyone.” “We have long…
Source: Orthodox Volunteer Corps Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Two firsts occur today. 1. We conclude our first program year. Regular readers of these OVC emails have learned about that journey. (If you missed them or want a recap, please see this recent summary.) This week, during a final retreat, we looked back on the year, looked forward to life after OVC, and celebrated the beauty of 10 months in service, formation, community, and Church. Two highlights from retreat were formal Presentations of Learning and an informal awards ceremony. (Photos below) 2. We have our first alumni (though, as our current Corps Members told…
Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Prot. No. 178/2023 July 4th, 2023 Unto the Most Reverend and Right Reverend Hierarchs, Pious Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, Presidents and Members of Parish Councils, Honorable Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Members of Leadership 100, the Day and Afternoon Schools, Philoptochos Societies, the Youth, Greek Orthodox Organizations, and the entirety of the Christ-named Plenitude of the Holy Archdiocese of America: My beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, … and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (II Corinthians 3:17) The Fourth of July is a National Holiday…
Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America New York, NY (June 27, 2023) — On Monday, June 26, 2023, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, made a historic visit to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center in New York. Speaker McCarthy is the most senior government official to visit the St. Nicholas National Shrine since its official opening on December 6, 2022. Speaker McCarthy was given a tour of Liberty Park and the newly constructed Church. The St. Nicholas National Shrine is a cenotaph that honors the memory of the 3,000…
Source: Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA Sunday, July 30, 2023, has been appointed by the Assembly of Bishops as Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday (PMAS) when all Orthodox churches of every jurisdiction recognize the importance of prison ministry for the life of the Church. OCPM Church Programs Manager, Mark Santana, has written a simple reflection on his most recent visit inside a prison, SCI Waymart, near St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (STOTS). OCPM recently held a staff retreat at St. Tikhon’s. We had the privilege of visiting with seminarians, along with the Dean at St. Tikhon’s Seminary and…
Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] The 16-chapter “Essential Orthodox Christian Beliefs: A Manual for Adult Instruction,” is now available for free download. A cooperative effort of the Departments of the Orthodox Church in America, the groundbreaking work is an offering to the Church to assist clergy and parishes in their work of instructing inquirers and the faithful in the truths of the Orthodox Christian Faith. This work is not meant to replace time-trusted books and publications which have taught generations but to…
Source: St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Would you like to help more people know about Orthodoxy? You can when you contribute to the publication of an upcoming SVS Press book. Each year SVS Press publishes and distributes quality, spiritually enriching Orthodox Christian material for scholars, students, clergy, Orthodox seekers, and lay people. But it is because of generous donors, who give behind the scenes, that each book gets printed. SVS Press is about to print a new book, and we would like to extend to you the remarkable opportunity to be a part of it. The upcoming book is called The…
Source: Orthodox Church in America WILLIAMSPORT, PA [Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation] The Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund provides financial assistance for organizations and parishes with innovative approaches to advancing the mission of Orthodoxy in the United States. June 30 is the annual deadline for submitting grant applications, and recipients are announced in the fall of each year. Founded in 2001, the Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund is a component fund of the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, located in Williamsport, PA. The foundation takes its name from the village of Ganister in Central Pennsylvania, where immigrants drawn there by…
Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Each year the United Nations brings women and girls from around the world together at an annual conference to discuss pressing issues related to gender equality worldwide called the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). During CSW, women and girls meet with leaders, Member States, and UN policymakers to talk about issues they are facing and how we can work together to tackle gender inequality and other issues women and girls face because of gender inequality. This year is the 67th session of CSW, and the priority theme is innovation and technological change, and…
Source: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America There are many good things in this world, and there are also many bad things. Perhaps the media, which is so powerful and influential, contributes to shifting people’s thinking toward the negative and spreading the impression that there is more evil than good, due to its focus on conveying bad news more than good news. Believers see everything through the lens of their faith. “If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light” (Matt. 6:22). When believers see what is good, they give glory to God. However,…
Source: The Wall Street Journal Ancient faith is drawing converts with no ties to its historic lands By Francis X. Rocca | Photographs by Alyssa Pointer for The Wall Street Journal Michelle Jimenez was captaining an oil tanker in the Gulf of Mexico in early 2020 when she heard about a Bible-study group organized by a crew member. Though she had been baptized a Catholic in infancy, she was never raised in that or any other faith. She had experimented with New Age beliefs and Zen Buddhist meditation, but hadn’t found a spiritual home. Her new encounter with Christianity eventually led her…