Source: Orthodox Christian Network Orthodox Evangelism with Fr. Nephon Tsimalis This past month, something remarkable happened in Hatfield, England: nearly 200 people were received into the Orthodox Church in a single day at the Twelve Apostles Church—one of the largest events of its kind in the country’s history. The moment was the culmination of months of catechism, community-building, and spiritual preparation through the Discover Orthodoxy program, an initiative that continues to draw people from all walks of life into the fullness of the faith. Today, we’re taking a closer look at what made this event so significant—and what it…
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Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America The Orthodox Observer’s Dr. Claire Koen recently spoke with Dr. Symeon Paschalidis, the director of the Patriarchal Institute for Patristic Studies to discuss a new edition of St. Cyprian’s De Unitate Ecclesiae. In addition to directing the Institute, Dr. Paschalidis is professor of Patristics and Hagiography in the Faculty of Social Theology and Christian Culture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Dr. Paschalidis has published ten monographs, multiple peer-revied articles and book chapters, and is currently working on an edited volume on the Patriarchs of Constantinople, as well as his own monograph on manuscripts dealing with…
Source: Orthodox Christianity Remembering the Disaster, reverence for the labors, a call to repentance Priest Vyacheslav Inyushkin The tragedy at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on April 26, 1986, changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people—those who found themselves in the affected areas and those who eliminated the consequences of the explosion at the nuclear reactor of the fourth power unit. According to official data, over 77,220 square miles were exposed to radioactive contamination, seventy percent of which were on the territory of Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. The most polluted areas were the northern parts of the Kiev…
Source: REMIX Israeli police and military prevented Christians from participating in religious ceremonies on Easter Sunday. Faithful, including the papal nuncio, were blocked from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in East Jerusalem, reports Do Rzeczy. Israeli police set up checkpoints on roads leading to the church in the Old City, with many worshipers refused entry, including Papal Nuncio Adolfo Tito Yllana. Since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, obtaining the necessary permit to travel to Jerusalem has become almost impossible. While it was reported that the papal nuncio was eventually allowed through, the account Catholic Arena had posted…
Source: Peter Anderson, Seattle USA On April 9, the Riigikogu (the Estonian Parliament) passed on the third and final reading the “Amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act” (Bill 570 SE) by a vote of 60 to 13. https://www.riigikogu.ee/en/press-releases/plenary-assembly/the-riigikogu-adopted-amendments-to-the-churches-and-congregations-act/ The version of the Bill that was passed on April 9 is the same as the version that was submitted to the plenary session of the Riigikogu by its Legal Affair Committee for the third reading. I discussed this version in my newsletter of 30 March 2025. I have attached again this version (including a Google English translation of the entire Bill)…
Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America In 2025, Christians worldwide are commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. Leading up to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s celebration on May 24, over the next several weeks we will share several articles from HCHC professors allowing our readers to learn more about context and impact of the Council of Nicaea. Find information here. This week’s article, written by Dr. James C. Skedros, Michael G. and Anastasia Cantonis Professor of Byzantine Studies and Professor of Early Christianity at HCHC, covers the two main issues addressed at the council: the teachings of…
Source: Hesychia.eu Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, With God’s help, we present you the first issue of The Orthodox Pilgrim, a periodical dedicated to the Orthodox Faith. Inspired by Father Seraphim Rose’s pioneering work in the second half of the last century, we wish to bring back to light the gems of the Orthodox Tradition, forgotten by the contemporary Christians. Father Seraphim’s time was one of spiritual effervescence in the English-speaking orthodoxy, with many translations of the Fathers of the Church and a good number of periodicals being published. For the last five-six years, we had the opportunity to explore…
Source: Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies Cambridge We are delighted to present this forthcoming series of Lenten lectures entitled ‘St Catherine’s Circle’. St Catherine’s Circle honours the memory and example of our patron saint by celebrating the contributions of contemporary Orthodox women in scholarship, teaching and intellectual enquiry. This series of talks from women scholars will offer something for everyone: whether you want to deepen your understanding of Orthodox Christian faith and practice, discover little-known stories from the Church’s history and contemporary life, or explore the insights that the Orthodox tradition can bring to current debates and concerns. Lectures will take…
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Source: Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) The Black American Orthodox Experience, a collaboration of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Orthodox Christian Network, recently released the first two episodes of its third season. In the first episode of “The Black American Orthodox Experience” (season 3), Rev. Fr. Samuel Davis introduces the new season with a deep dive into the life and the legacy of Archimandrite Raphael Morgan, the first Black Orthodox priest in America. In the second episode, Fr. Samuel celebrates the stories of pioneers, heroes, and freedom fighters and the Maliotis Cultural Center presents a compelling exploration of the Black American Philhellenes,…
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