Source: St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary At His birth, a star appeared in the sky: a bright light, shining forth in the darkness to guide the wise men to their Messiah. When the Light of Christ catches your eye, you are compelled to follow it wherever it guides you. That’s what took a former professional athlete to St Vladimir’s Seminary, where your generosity makes it possible to train him and other seminarians to minister to you, your family, and the world. With your support, St Vladimir’s Seminary is preparing men and women for such a time as this. Here on campus, William Vazquez (class of…
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Source: The Presbyterian Outlook December 17, 2021 by World Council of Churches (WCC) — The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem have released a “Statement on the Current Threat to the Christian Presence in the Holy Land,” reiterating the concern that, throughout the Holy Land, Christians have become the target of fringe and radical groups. The statement acknowledges with gratitude the declared commitment of the Israeli government to uphold a safe and secure home for Christians in the Holy Land. “It is therefore a matter of grave concern when this national commitment is betrayed by the failure of local politicians, officials…
Source: Orthodox Church in America Originally published on December 2, 2009, as part of the Life in Christ column. Celebration of Christmas, the Nativity of our Lord, invites us to look in a fresh way at the intimate relation that exists between the Incarnation of Christ and his “Second Coming” in glory. Too often Nativity is taken as a feast in and of itself, a family festival so deformed by the season’s commercial pressures that two of its major emphases, cosmic and eschatological, become lost in a haze of “good cheer” and tinsel. One way to recover those emphases is…
Source: Curating Theology Originally posted on July 31, 2019 by Vincent Williams Saint Athanasius’ On the Incarnation (public library) is one of the most significant texts of early Christian theology. It set the terms of the subsequent debates within the church on the nature of Christ and remains to this day one of the foundational texts of theology. Saint Athanasius was the bishop of Alexandria in Egypt, perhaps the most important center of Christianity, during the 4th century. He wrote during a time in which the popular idea of religion remained one where people imagined God needed to be distant…
Source: Orthodox Christian Laity Preliminary Minutes of 34th Annual Business Meeting Eve of the feast of St. Nicholas, December 5th, 2021. Following the 34th Annual Program Meeting on the topic of “The Role of Servant Leadership in Fostering Church Unity” presented by Protodeacon Peter Danilchick (view a recording of the presentation here: https://youtu.be/sT7sfRbcUIg), the Annual Business Meeting was called to order by President Argo Georgandis Pyle at 7:34 pm. The meeting was via Zoom. Participants included: David Oancea, Executive Director, Archbishop Nathaniel, Fr. Nicholas Greanias, Argo Pyle, Peter Petkas, William Souvall, Gayle Woloschak, George Pontikes, George Karcazes, Alice Kopan, William…
Source: Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church Father Calciu Lectures Presented by Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church, Alexandria VA Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:00 am EST – Romanian Mihai Neamtu https://qrco.de/bccVfi
Source: Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church Father Calciu Lectures Presented by Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church, Alexandria VA Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 6:00 pm EST – English Fr Bogdan Bucur PhD https://qrco.de/bccUvO
Source: Orthodox Christian Laity Presentation by Protodeacon Peter Danilchick on December 5, 2021 at 6:00 pm Eastern Time via ZOOM Followed by a Panel Discussion with George Karcazes, Alexei Krindatch and Dr. Gayle Woloschak For more than three decades, Orthodox Christian Laity (OCL) has presented informative and educational programs annually and at other times featuring distinguished speakers, thoughtful panels and relevant topics in fulfillment of its mission. This mission includes: advancing the renewal of the Orthodox Christian Church in America by advocating that the laity remain part of the conciliar governance process which provides balance to the hierarchy and clergy,…
Source: PIME Asia News Father Romanelli notes that for now only an “announcement” has been made. Hopefully, words will be followed by deeds. This year no age restriction is expected. Gaza Catholics are waiting for Patriarch Pizzaballa for the celebrations. A solemn Mass will be held “for those unable to get an exit permit.” Gaza (AsiaNews) – This year, Israel has decided to grant hundreds of exit permits for the Christmas holidays to Gaza Christians. This is “good” news as well as a “positive sign” for Christians living in the Strip, although for now, “it is only an announcement”. Hopefully,…
Source: International Quran News Agency TEHRAN (IQNA) – Christian figures attended a ceremony held to launch a mosque in the city of Farshut in Qena Governorate of Egypt. The Al-Rahman Mosque was launched after restoration work, according to Akhbar Elyom website. The city’s people paid for the restoration costs. The ceremony was attended by the head of Farshut Awqaf Department, a number of scholars from Al-Azhar Islamic Center and bishops of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The city’s officials hailed the presence of Christians at the event as a sign of unity and fraternity among followers of the two faiths. Egypt…
On November 20, 2021, Peter N. Marudas, beloved husband of Irene K. Marudas; devoted father of Nick Marudas and his wife Angela, and Kyriakos Marudas and his wife Monica; cherished grandfather of Mary Marudas and Peter Marudas; dear brother of Tom Marudas, fell asleep in the Lord. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at Ruck Towson Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 24, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Service and Interment are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation (annunciationbaltimore.org)…
Source: OINOS Educational Consulting By Frank Marangos, D.Min., Ed.D., F.C.E.P. “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” ~ Aristotle Apart from the customary witch, dinosaur, and Spiderman outfits, one of the top five Halloween costumes of 2021 was based on Squid Game, a survival television thriller on Netflix. The series has received worldwide attention for its crude portrayal of the inequality, poverty, and debt crisis in South Korea. The show additionally addresses the issues of immigration and organ trafficking. CLICK for Podcast According to Netflix, Americans watched 3 billion minutes of the…